NDA Exam Analysis 2021 (Out): Check Subject-wise Exam Analysis

NDA 1Exam 2022 wasconducted on April 10, 2022. The result for the same is expected to be released in May-June 2022.Candidates can check the upcoming NDA exam dates here. NDA written test consists of 2 sections - Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).

The detailed paperanalysis for NDA 1 2022 exam is given here in the table.

The overall difficulty level of the NDA 2Mathematics was moderately difficult. The major number of questions were asked from Arithmetic Progression, Probability, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometric Progression, Matrics, Circle, Calculus, and Determinants. Candidates can download the NDA study material here for each topic of Mathematics and GAT papers.

Check out NDA study material for the upcoming exam.

On the other hand, the paper for NDA GAT 2021 was comparatively earlier. There were around 50 questions asked from English and 13 questions from the History section. The difficulty level, the number of questions from each topic as well as the previous year’s trend has been discussed here.

The Mathematics paper for NDA 22021 exam was moderately difficult as per the appeared candidates. From the Integral Calculus, there were 11 questions and around 19 questions were from Trigonometric Functions. Candidates can download the NDA previous year question papers here.

Questions from the sections such as Applications of Derivatives, Binomial Theorem, Differentiation, Matrices and Determinants, Probability and Vector Algebra were comparatively more difficult than the other sections.

Here is the Mathematics exam paper analysis of NDA II 2021:

The major number of questions asked from English, Physics, Chemistry and History. FromEnglish, there were 50 questions and from Physics around 21 questions were faced. However, the questions from Economics, Physics, and Static GK were easier than the other sections.

Here is the GAT paper analysis of NDA 2exam 2021:

The number of questions asked from the English section in the NDA GAT 2021 has been discussed below:

For candidates who are going to appear in the exam of NDA exam 2022, the exam paper analysis of NDA 2021 is very important. The NDA I 2021 was conducted on April 18, 2021. Only unmarried eligible male candidates were allowed to appear in the exam. The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics paper of the NDA I exam was easy to moderate.

The questions were basically formula-based in the NDA Mathematics paper. There were a total of 120 questions and the maximum marks were 300 marks. Around 57 - 66 questions are considered to be good attempts as per the experts. From Algebra, there were 26 questions and from Trigonometry, around 21 questions were asked.

The questions from the sections of Statistics, Matrices & Determinants, Integral Calculus, Conic Section, and Logarithm & Inequality were difficult as per the appeared candidates. Here is the exam paper analysis along with the number of questions from each section and the difficulty level:

The GAT paper of the NDA exam carries around 150 questions. There are a total of 600 marks. The section is divided into 2 sections - English and General Knowledge. Around 50 questions are from English and 100 questions from the General Knowledge section.

From Physics, around 22 questions and from Geography 18 questions were asked. Topics such as Economics, Static GK, Defense Specific, and Physics were comparatively easier. Here is the exam paper analysis of NDA GAT paper:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the NDA answer key PDF after conducting the exam for both NDA I and II exam. Here are NDA answer key PDFs:

Candidates can download the previous year answer keys here.

Based on the previous year cutoff marks and exam paper analysis, the expected cutoff marks for NDA 2 exam 2021 has been given below:

Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for the SSB Interview. The final NDA result is issued based on the performance of the candidates in both the written test and the SSB interview. The conducting body releases the names of the shortlisted candidates who will be able to join the Indian Forces as per the vacancies and their choice.

Ques. What was the difficulty level of the English Language of NDA II exam 2021?

Ans. The English Language paper of the NDA II exam 2021 was comparatively easier than the General Knowledge paper.

Ques. How many questions are asked in the NDA GAT section?

Ans. There are around 50 questions from the English Language section and 100 questions from the General Knowledge section. Therefore, a total of 150 questions are asked in the NDA GAT paper.

Ques What is the marking scheme in the NDA exam?

Ans. In the NDA GAT paper, there will be four marks for each correct answer and for each wrong attempt, 1.33 marks will be deducted. On the other hand, in the NDA Mathematics paper, for each correct answer, 2.5 marks will be awarded and 0.83 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Ques. What are the passing marks in the NDA exam?

Ans. There are no minimum qualifying marks in the NDA written test. Candidates must meet the NDA cutoff marks to qualify for the SSB Interview round.

Ques. How many candidates appear for the NDA exam every year?

Ans. Around 5-6 lakh aspirants appear for the NDA exam across the nation. However, only 8000-9000 candidates are called for the SSB Interview round. The final selection will be done as per the vacancy posts in Indian Forces.