NDA UPSC II 2025 Exam: Registration Starts 28 May: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA II) 2025. The application form opens on 28 May 2025 for the selection in three armed forces of India. The preparation for this exam should be high as the exam is a little tougher though the syllabus covered here are from the 10+2. If you have done your preparation better you can crack this exam.
In 2024 792 candidates were recommended by the UPSC for interview stage. The total posts available was 402
Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses
Schedule NDA NA II

Event | Date |
Notification Release | 28 May 2025 |
Application Start | 28 May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 17 June 2025 |
Application Correction Window | 2nd week of June 2025 |
Admit Card Release | 4th week of August 2025 |
NDA II Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
Result Declaration | September 2025 (expected) |
SSB Interview Dates | September/October 2025 |
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
- Papers:
- Mathematics: 2.5 hours (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
- General Ability Test (GAT): 2.5 hours (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Medium: English & Hindi
NDA UPSC II 2025 Exam: Registration Starts 28 May
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: 12th pass or appearing (with Physics and Mathematics for Air Force & Navy)
- Age Limit: Candidates must be born between 2 January 2007 and 1 January 2010 (exact dates to be confirmed in official notification)
- Gender: Both male and female candidates are eligible7.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Mathematics & GAT)
- SSB Interview (Services Selection Board)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List37
Application Process
- Apply Online: Through the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) from 28 May to 17 June 2025
Syllabus Highlights
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Vector Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Geometry, Matrices & Determinants, Differential Equations
- GAT: English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension), General Knowledge (Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Events)
Vacancies
- The number of vacancies for NDA II 2025 will be announced in the official notification. For NDA I 2025, there were 406 total vacancies (including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy)
- The exam is conducted twice a year: NDA I (April) and NDA II (September).
- Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for updates, admit card releases, and further instructions.