{"id":16806,"date":"2021-08-24T16:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T10:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/?post_type=exam&#038;p=16806"},"modified":"2025-10-03T13:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:19:08","slug":"nda","status":"publish","type":"exam","link":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/govt-exams\/nda\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NDA I 2025: 30-Day Last-Month Exam Preparation Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UPSC extended the deadline for filling out the NDA (I) 2025 application form until January 1, 2025. The application process began on December 11, 2024, along with the official notification, including eligibility details, the exam pattern, and the syllabus. The NDA (I) 2025 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025. Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDA (II) 2025 notification was released on May 28, 2025, with the application window open from May 28 to June 17, 2025. The NDA (II) exam will occur on September 14, 2025. The NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LATEST UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NDA 2 was conducted on 14th September 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NDA 2 Application Correction Window was open from 7th July to 9th July 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>406 vacancies have been announced for NDA 2 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GE-16806-nda-v1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"nda\" class=\"wp-image-275138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GE-16806-nda-v1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GE-16806-nda-v1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GE-16806-nda-v1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GE-16806-nda-v1-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/GE-16806-nda-v1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-nda-exam\">What is an NDA Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC conducts the NDA exam for admission of candidates in the defence forces of India, including the Army, Air Force, and Navy. It is a national-level defence examination conducted twice a year by UPSC. The first part of the exam is NDA (I), where the candidates have to qualify for a written test. The second part of the exam is the Interview, where candidates must prepare for a personality test and interview conducted by the SSB (Service Selection Board).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UPSC NDA exam is held twice a year and consists of two selection processes: a written exam and an SSB interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who pass both rounds and make the merit list are assigned to the National Defence Academy for training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates are not considered commissioned officers until they have completed the three-year training program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-1-notification-2024\">NDA Notification <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wppdfemb-frame-container-1\" style=\"-webkit-overflow-scrolling:auto;\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"pdfembed-iframe nonfullscreen wppdf-emb-iframe-1\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/?pdfemb-data=eyJwZGZJRCI6MzAxODA3LCJjbGFzc05hbWUiOiJ3cC1ibG9jay1wZGZlbWItcGRmLWVtYmVkZGVyLXZpZXdlciIsImpldER5bmFtaWNWaXNpYmlsaXR5Ijp7ImplZHZfZW5hYmxlZCI6ZmFsc2V9LCJpbmRleCI6MSwicGRmZW1iLXNlcnZldXJsIjoiaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuY2hlZ2dpbmRpYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRnNlY3VyZXBkZnMlMkYyMDI1JTJGMDklMkZOREFfMl9Ob3RpZmljYXRpb25fMjAyNV82NWIxMzFmN2IyN2IzYzQyMzUxODhkZmFmNmFiODk0Ni0xLnBkZiIsIndtX3RleHQiOiIifQ\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-pdf-id=\"301807\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-pdf-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"border:none;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:100vh;\"\n\t\t\t\tscrolling=\"yes\">\n\t\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>The notification is released in PDF format and includes all the important details about the exam. It contains information about important dates, the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and more. Before applying, candidates should carefully go through the notification to understand the requirements and procedures for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"background-orange\">To learn more about the Indian Army Salary, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams\/indian-army-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDA Exam Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDA exam is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exam-type\/defence\/\">defence exams in India<\/a>, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exam-type\/upsc\/\">UPSC<\/a>). Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams can apply. The exam is held twice a year (April &amp; September) and consists of a written test followed by an SSB interview. It is conducted offline in both English and Hindi. Successful candidates gain admission into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Exam Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Exam Name<\/td><td>National Defence Academy &amp; Naval Academy Examination (NDA &amp; NA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>UPSC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Level<\/td><td>National<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Frequency<\/td><td>Twice a year (April &amp; September)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Offline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Stages<\/td><td>Written Exam &amp; SSB Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>Written Examination &#8211; 5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purpose<\/td><td>Admission to NDA &amp; INA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Fees<\/td><td>INR 100 for General\/OBC males; SC\/ST\/Women\/JCO\/NCO\/OR sons are exempted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>Written Exam: 900, SSB Interview: 900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>English &amp; Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">upsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contact Details<\/td><td>011-23385271 \/ 011-23381125 \/ 011-23098543<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NDA 2025 Exam Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>NDA (I) Notification<\/td><td>December 11, 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) Application Form<\/td><td>December 11, 2024 \u2013 January 1, 2025 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) Exam Date<\/td><td>April 13, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (II) Notification<\/td><td>May 28, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (II) Application Form<\/td><td>May 28, 2025 \u2013 June 17, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (II) Exam Date<\/td><td>September 14, 2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDA 2026 Exam Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Exam Cycle<\/th><th>NDA 1 2026<\/th><th>NDA 2 2026<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Application Starting Date<\/td><td>10th December 2025<\/td><td>20th May 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date of Application<\/td><td>30th December 2025<\/td><td>9th June 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA Exam Date<\/td><td>12th April 2026<\/td><td>13th September 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-vacancy-2024\">NDA Vacancy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the previous year (2024), a total of 406 vacancies were released. Below is the detailed vacancy distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Academy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Wing<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Vacancies for Female Candidates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>NDA<\/td><td>Army<\/td><td>208<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Navy<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Air Force (Flying Branch)<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Air Force (Ground Duties &#8211; Tech)<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Air Force (Ground Duties &#8211; Non-Tech)<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>406<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-exam-eligibility-criteria-2024\">NDA Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for the Exam, interested candidates should examine the qualifying requirements. The eligibility conditions are essential to the exam; otherwise, the candidate\u2019s application will be rejected. The NDA Eligibility Criteria are described in depth below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-eligibility-criteria-nationality\"><strong>NDA Eligibility Criteria: Nationality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the NDA exam, candidates must be one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian National<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Nepalese or Bhutanese subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 01 January 1962, intending to remain permanently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia, or Vietnam, to settle permanently in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign nationals (except Gorkhas) will be required to produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NDA (I): Candidates (both male and female) must be born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NDA (II): Candidates (both male and female) must be born between January 2, 2005, and January 1, 2008.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Army Wing (NDA):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have passed Class 12\/HSC or an equivalent exam from a recognized board or university.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air Force, Navy &amp; Naval Academy (NDA):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have passed Class 12\/HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-criteria-sex-and-marital-status\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria: Sex and Marital Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both male and female candidates must be single during the selection process and until the program is completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An applicant will not be chosen if they marry before completing training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a candidate marries while undergoing training, they will be fired and held accountable for the government\u2019s entire training expense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-criteria-nda-women-height-amp-weight-for-nda-nbsp\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria for Women: Height &amp; Weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age (yrs)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum weight for all ages<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age: 17 to<br>20 yrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age: 20 +01<br>Day-30 yrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age :30 + 01<br>Day- 40 y<\/strong>r<strong>s<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age: Above 40 yrs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height (cm)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>140<\/td><td>35.3<\/td><td>43.1<\/td><td>45.1<\/td><td>47.0<\/td><td>49.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>141<\/td><td>35.8<\/td><td>43.7<\/td><td>45.7<\/td><td>47.7<\/td><td>49.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>142<\/td><td>36.3<\/td><td>44.4<\/td><td>46.4<\/td><td>48.4<\/td><td>50.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>143<\/td><td>36.8<\/td><td>45.0<\/td><td>47.0<\/td><td>49.1<\/td><td>51.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>144<\/td><td>37.3<\/td><td>45.6<\/td><td>47.7<\/td><td>49.8<\/td><td>51.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>145<\/td><td>37.8<\/td><td>46.3<\/td><td>48.4<\/td><td>50.5<\/td><td>52.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>146<\/td><td>38.4<\/td><td>46.9<\/td><td>49.0<\/td><td>51.2<\/td><td>53.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>147<\/td><td>38.9<\/td><td>47.5<\/td><td>49.7<\/td><td>51.9<\/td><td>54.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>148<\/td><td>39.4<\/td><td>48.2<\/td><td>50.4<\/td><td>52.6<\/td><td>54.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>149<\/td><td>40.0<\/td><td>48.8<\/td><td>51.1<\/td><td>53.3<\/td><td>55.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>150<\/td><td>40.5<\/td><td>49.5<\/td><td>51.8<\/td><td>54.0<\/td><td>56.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>151<\/td><td>41.0<\/td><td>50.2<\/td><td>52.4<\/td><td>54.7<\/td><td>57.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>152<\/td><td>41.6<\/td><td>50.8<\/td><td>53.1<\/td><td>55.4<\/td><td>57.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>153<\/td><td>42.l<\/td><td>51.5<\/td><td>53.8<\/td><td>56.2<\/td><td>58.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>154<\/td><td>42.7<\/td><td>52.2<\/td><td>54.5<\/td><td>56.9<\/td><td>59.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>155<\/td><td>43.2<\/td><td>52.9<\/td><td>55.3<\/td><td>57.7<\/td><td>60.l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>156<\/td><td>43.8<\/td><td>53.5<\/td><td>56.0<\/td><td>58.4<\/td><td>60.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>157<\/td><td>44.4<\/td><td>54.2<\/td><td>56.7<\/td><td>59.2<\/td><td>61.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>158<\/td><td>44.9<\/td><td>54.9<\/td><td>57.4<\/td><td>59.9<\/td><td>62.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>159<\/td><td>45.5<\/td><td>55.6<\/td><td>58.1<\/td><td>60.7<\/td><td>63.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>160<\/td><td>46.l<\/td><td>56.3<\/td><td>58.9<\/td><td>61.4<\/td><td>64.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>161<\/td><td>46.7<\/td><td>57.0<\/td><td>59.6<\/td><td>62.2<\/td><td>64.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>162<\/td><td>47.2<\/td><td>57.7<\/td><td>60.4<\/td><td>63.0<\/td><td>65.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>163<\/td><td>47.8<\/td><td>58.5<\/td><td>61.1<\/td><td>63.8<\/td><td>66.4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-criteria-nda-men-height-amp-weight-for-nda-nbsp\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria for Men: Height &amp; Weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age (yrs)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum weight for all ages<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age: 17 to<br>20 yrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age: 20 +01<br>Day-30 yrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age :30 + 01<br>Day- 40 yrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age: Above 40 yrs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height (cm)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><td>Weight (Kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>140<\/td><td>35.3<\/td><td>43.1<\/td><td>45.1<\/td><td>47.0<\/td><td>49.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>141<\/td><td>35.8<\/td><td>43.7<\/td><td>45.7<\/td><td>47.7<\/td><td>49.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>142<\/td><td>36.3<\/td><td>44.4<\/td><td>46.4<\/td><td>48.4<\/td><td>50.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>143<\/td><td>36.8<\/td><td>45.0<\/td><td>47.0<\/td><td>49.1<\/td><td>51.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>144<\/td><td>37.3<\/td><td>45.6<\/td><td>47.7<\/td><td>49.8<\/td><td>51.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>145<\/td><td>37.8<\/td><td>46.3<\/td><td>48.4<\/td><td>50.5<\/td><td>52.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>146<\/td><td>38.4<\/td><td>46.9<\/td><td>49.0<\/td><td>51.2<\/td><td>53.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>147<\/td><td>38.9<\/td><td>47.5<\/td><td>49.7<\/td><td>51.9<\/td><td>54.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>148<\/td><td>39.4<\/td><td>48.2<\/td><td>50.4<\/td><td>52.6<\/td><td>54.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>149<\/td><td>40.0<\/td><td>48.8<\/td><td>51.1<\/td><td>53.3<\/td><td>55.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>150<\/td><td>40.5<\/td><td>49.5<\/td><td>51.8<\/td><td>54.0<\/td><td>56.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>151<\/td><td>41.0<\/td><td>50.2<\/td><td>52.4<\/td><td>54.7<\/td><td>57.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>152<\/td><td>41.6<\/td><td>50.8<\/td><td>53.1<\/td><td>55.4<\/td><td>57.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>153<\/td><td>42.l<\/td><td>51.5<\/td><td>53.8<\/td><td>56.2<\/td><td>58.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>154<\/td><td>42.7<\/td><td>52.2<\/td><td>54.5<\/td><td>56.9<\/td><td>59.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>155<\/td><td>43.2<\/td><td>52.9<\/td><td>55.3<\/td><td>57.7<\/td><td>60.l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>156<\/td><td>43.8<\/td><td>53.5<\/td><td>56.0<\/td><td>58.4<\/td><td>60.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>157<\/td><td>44.4<\/td><td>54.2<\/td><td>56.7<\/td><td>59.2<\/td><td>61.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>158<\/td><td>44.9<\/td><td>54.9<\/td><td>57.4<\/td><td>59.9<\/td><td>62.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>159<\/td><td>45.5<\/td><td>55.6<\/td><td>58.1<\/td><td>60.7<\/td><td>63.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>160<\/td><td>46.l<\/td><td>56.3<\/td><td>58.9<\/td><td>61.4<\/td><td>64.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>161<\/td><td>46.7<\/td><td>57.0<\/td><td>59.6<\/td><td>62.2<\/td><td>64.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>162<\/td><td>47.2<\/td><td>57.7<\/td><td>60.4<\/td><td>63.0<\/td><td>65.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>163<\/td><td>47.8<\/td><td>58.5<\/td><td>61.1<\/td><td>63.8<\/td><td>66.4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-height-relaxation-for-men-in-nda-nbsp\"><strong>Height Relaxation for Men<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Min Height for Male<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tribals from Ladakh<\/td><td>155 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andaman &amp; Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands<\/td><td>155 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand<\/td><td>152 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhutan, Sikkim &amp; North East Region<\/td><td>152 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-height-relaxation-for-women-in-nda-nbsp\"><strong>Height Relaxation for Women<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Height for Female<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tribals from Ladakh<\/td><td>150 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andaman &amp; Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands<\/td><td>150 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand<\/td><td>147 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhutan, Sikkim &amp; North East Region<\/td><td>147 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-application-form-2024\">NDA Application Form <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDA (I) application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024, with the last date for submission on January 1, 2025. The NDA (II) application form is available from May 28, 2025, and can be submitted until June 17, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to fill the NDA 2025 application form:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official UPSC website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register online by completing Part I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using the registration number to fill in Part II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete Part II with all necessary details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a printout of the application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NDA 2025 Application Fee Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for the NDA 2025 exam must pay an application fee of \u20b9100, except for SC\/ST candidates, female candidates, and Wards of JCOs\/NCOs\/ORs, exempted from payment. The fee can be paid through multiple online and offline methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Payment Methods<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online: Debit\/Credit Card (Visa\/Master\/RuPay), UPI, or Internet Banking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offline: Cash deposit at any SBI branch using a system-generated Pay-in-Slip (available until December 30, 2024).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payments made through any other mode will not be accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be used for any other exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates whose payment details are not received by the bank will have their applications rejected, but can provide proof within 10 days for reconsideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OBC candidates are not exempt and must pay the full fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wards of JCOs\/NCOs\/ORs studying in Military Schools or Sainik Schools can claim a fee exemption by providing a certificate from their school principal at the SSB interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Fee Structure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><th>Payment Modes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General\/OBC Candidates<\/td><td>\u20b9100<\/td><td>SBI Branch (Cash), Debit\/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST\/Female Candidates<\/td><td>Exempted<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wards of JCOs\/NCOs\/ORs (if studying in Military\/Sainik Schools)<\/td><td>Exempted<\/td><td>Requires certificate verification at SSB Interview<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-required-for-filling-out-the-nda-application-form\"><strong>Documents Required for Filling out the Application Form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All candidates must ensure that they attach all of the following documents when filling out the NDA application form 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Class 10th Mark sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Class 10+2 Mark sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photograph in passport size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signature of the candidate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Caste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-2024-application-withdrawal\"><strong>NDA 2025 Application Withdrawal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Commission will provide a withdrawal option to candidates who do not wish to take the Examination. Candidates must provide the details of the registered application with the registration ID that was finally completed and submitted. There is no way to withdraw any incomplete applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If candidates wish to withdraw because they do not wish to take the exam, they must follow the steps outlined below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website of the NDA at upsconline.nic.in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To withdraw the application form, click on the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An OTP will be sent to the applicant&#8217;s registered email and mobile phone numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After validating the OTP, the request for application withdrawal will be processed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/qa-experts\/sign-up\/?utm_source=seointernal&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=defence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Earn-in-Six-figures-with-chegg-1024x213.png\" alt=\"Earn in Six-figures with chegg\" class=\"wp-image-29717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Earn-in-Six-figures-with-chegg-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Earn-in-Six-figures-with-chegg-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Earn-in-Six-figures-with-chegg-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Earn-in-Six-figures-with-chegg.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-exam-admit-card-2024\">NDA Exam Admit Card <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NDA (I) Admit card released. Candidates should possess a valid admit card to appear for the written test. Candidates cannot sit in the examination hall without an admit card. The conducting body has the Admit Card on the official website three weeks before the exam. Candidates can access their Admit Card by entering their Registration ID or Roll Number, which was generated during registration. The following details are mentioned on the admit card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Student\u2019s Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Roll Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Centre<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA Exam Date<\/td><td>Timing<\/td><td>Photo &amp; Signature<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If candidates face any problems downloading the e-admit card for the National Defence Academy &amp; Naval Academy Examination (I) and (II), please contact usnda-upsc@nic.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-download-nda-exam-admit-card-2024\"><strong>How to Download Admit Card 2025?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To download, follow the steps given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official website<\/a>&nbsp;of UPSC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the &#8221;Admit Card&#8221; section or the direct link in &#8221;What\u2019s New.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the registration\/ roll number with the password and the captcha code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on submit. The admit card can be seen on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-exam-center-2024\">NDA Examination Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDA 2025 exam will be conducted at various centers across India. Below is the complete list of cities where the examination will be held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>State\/UT<\/th><th>Exam Centers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Anantapur, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>Itanagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assam<\/td><td>Dispur, Jorhat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar<\/td><td>Gaya, Patna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>Bilaspur, Raipur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goa<\/td><td>Panaji<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haryana<\/td><td>Faridabad, Gurgaon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>Dharamshala, Mandi, Shimla<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/td><td>Jammu, Kargil, Leh, Srinagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>Ranchi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Bengaluru, Dharwad, Mysuru<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Mumbai, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manipur<\/td><td>Imphal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meghalaya<\/td><td>Shillong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mizoram<\/td><td>Aizawl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nagaland<\/td><td>Kohima<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Cuttack, Sambalpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puducherry<\/td><td>Puducherry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punjab<\/td><td>Ludhiana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sikkim<\/td><td>Gangtok<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telangana<\/td><td>Hyderabad, Hanumakonda (Warangal Urban)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tripura<\/td><td>Agartala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Kolkata, Siliguri<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government exams in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-exam-pattern-2024\">NDA Exam Pattern <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDA 2025 selection process includes a written exam and an SSB interview. The written exam included two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), totaling 900 marks. Candidates must score at least 25% in each section to qualify for the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and Picture Perception &amp; Description Test (PP&amp;DT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 2: Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSB interview also carries 900 marks, making the total score 1800 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>2.5 hours<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Ability Test (GAT)<\/td><td>2.5 hours<\/td><td>150 (50 English + 100 GK)<\/td><td>600 (200 for English + 400 for GK)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSB Interview<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>1800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-ssb-interview-pattern\"><strong>SSB Interview Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day 1<\/td><td>Screening Test<\/td><td>Verbal and non-verbal tests<br>PPDT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Psychological Test<\/td><td>Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)<br>Word Association Test (WAT)<br>Situation Reaction Test (SRT)<br>Self-Description Test (SD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3 and Day 4<\/td><td>Group Testing Officers&#8217; Tasks<\/td><td>GD (Group Discussion)<br>GPE (Group Planning Exercise)<br>PGT (Progressive Group Tasks)<br>HGT (Half Group Tasks)<br>Individual Obstacles<br>Command Task<br>Snake race\/Group Obstacle Race<br>Individual lecture<br>FGT (Final Group Task)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 5<\/td><td>Conference<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDA Exam 2025: 30-Day Last-Month Preparation Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Daily Routine \/ Tips<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase 1: Build Momentum<\/strong><\/td><td>Days 1\u201310<\/td><td>Strengthen fundamentals, cover weak areas first<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Maths:<\/strong> Mornings for Algebra &amp; Trigonometry; solve 50\u2013100 problems\/day from Impact Mathematics. Use shortcuts for quick calculations. &#8211; <strong>GAT:<\/strong> Afternoons for English &amp; GK. Improve vocabulary (Wren &amp; Martin \/ Impact English). Use NCERT 9\u201312 or Impact Notes for Geography &amp; Science. &#8211; <strong>Revision:<\/strong> 1-hour review of notes. &#8211; <strong>Time:<\/strong> 7\u20139 hrs\/day (2 Maths slots, 2 GAT slots, 45\u201360 min Current Affairs). &#8211; Track progress in a journal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 2: Intensify Revision<\/strong><\/td><td>Days 11\u201320<\/td><td>Practice, analyze &amp; simulate exam conditions<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Mocks:<\/strong> Full-length mock every 3rd\/4th day using Impact NDA\/NA papers. Analyze mistakes and adjust strategy. &#8211; <strong>Subject focus:<\/strong> Maths \u2013 Calculus &amp; Vectors; GAT \u2013 Geography &amp; Current Affairs. &#8211; <strong>Confidence strategy:<\/strong> Attempt only if 50\u201360% sure. &#8211; <strong>Revision:<\/strong> Formula sheets, maps, quick notes, current events. &#8211; <strong>Current Affairs:<\/strong> Monthly summary up to July 2025 (defense deals, international relations, national events). &#8211; <strong>Motivation &amp; health:<\/strong> Visualize success, maintain sleep, light exercise, hydration, finalize exam logistics. &#8211; Optional: Group study or online sessions at Impact Defence Academy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 3: Peak Performance<\/strong><\/td><td>Days 21\u201330<\/td><td>Fine-tune, speed &amp; accuracy<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Revision:<\/strong> Quick review of formulas, vocab, timelines. Focus on mastered topics. &#8211; <strong>Mocks:<\/strong> 2\u20133 full papers in last week, analyze errors. &#8211; <strong>Health &amp; Mindset:<\/strong> Yoga, running, positive affirmations (\u201cI am ready to serve\u201d). &#8211; <strong>Reference:<\/strong> NCERT + Impact NDA preparatory books for last-minute prep. &#8211; Avoid new topics.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last 7 Days Micro-Plan<\/strong><\/td><td>Day \u22127 to \u22121<\/td><td>Exam readiness<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Day \u22127 to \u22125:<\/strong> Mock every alternate day; analyze same day. &#8211; <strong>Day \u22124 to \u22123:<\/strong> Maths formulas, English rules &amp; vocab, Science\/Geo\/History one-pagers. &#8211; <strong>Day \u22122:<\/strong> Light drills \u2013 mental maths, maps, current events recap. &#8211; <strong>Day \u22121:<\/strong> Pack documents &amp; stationery, rest, visualize calm attempt.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Daily Study Template<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Structured daily schedule<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Maths (2 sessions):<\/strong> High-yield topics, timed sets, fix errors. &#8211; <strong>GAT (2 sessions):<\/strong> Rotate English, Science, History, Geography + daily current events. &#8211; <strong>Practice mode:<\/strong> Alternate topic tests \/ mixed sectionals. &#8211; <strong>Analysis:<\/strong> 45 min to review mistakes and update notes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-salary-2024\">NDA Salary <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aspirants can get a certain remuneration during the National Defense Academy coaching period. The Joint Training Team welcomes cadets to the JTT. The advantages of pay and allowances begin during the training period when cadets are in the IMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, there have been changes in the pay scale and other aspects of salary for Indian Army officers. Candidates chosen through the exam will be paid a stipend of INR. 56100\/- per month (at pay matrix level 10) for the first three years of training. Following successful training, the officer&#8217;s pay in the pay matrix will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10. For more knowledge, check the following table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NDA Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rank Pay (in Rupees)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant<\/td><td>56,100\/-to 1,77,500\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Captain<\/td><td>61,300\/-to 1,93,900\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major<\/td><td>69,400\/- to 2,07,200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant Colonel<\/td><td>1,21,200\/- to 2,12,400\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colonel<\/td><td>1,30,600\/- to 2,15,900\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brigadier<\/td><td>1,39,600\/- to 2,17,600\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major General<\/td><td>1,44,200\/- to 2,18,200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lt. General HAG Scale<\/td><td>1, 82, 200\/- to 2,24,100\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HAG+ Scale<\/td><td>2,05,400\/- to 2,24,400\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VCOAS\/ Army Cdr\/ Lt Gen (NFSG)<\/td><td>2,25,000\/- (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COAS<\/td><td>2,50,000\/- (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Salary, the aspirants can get the below-mentioned allowances: Uniform Allowance, consistent with the designation, extremely active field area allowance, Compensatory Modified Field area allowances, Dearness allowances, Transport allowances, Compensatory field area, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Allowances for Flying<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Army Aviators (Pilots) in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to a monthly flying allowance of Rs. 25,000\/-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education Allowance for Children (CEA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A monthly allowance of Rs. 2250\/- is provided for the two oldest children still alive. Children from Nursery to Class 12 are eligible for the Children&#8217;s Education Allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Subsidy for Hostels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The two oldest children alive receive a monthly allowance of Rs. 6750\/- each. Assistance is available from Nursery to Class 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-exam-syllabus-2024\">NDA Exam Syllabus <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDA written examination consists of Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Prospective applicants for NDA 2025 should start their preparation for the written exam by studying the comprehensive NDA Syllabus 2025 outlined in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-mathematics-syllabus\"><strong>Mathematics Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are all the necessary topics in the NDA syllabus for Paper 1, i.e., Mathematics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topic includes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra<\/td><td>Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system, Distance formula, Equation of a line in various forms, Angle between two lines, Distance of a point from a line, Equation of a circle in standard, Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic, Point in a three-dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation of two points, Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation of a plane and a line in various forms, Angle between two lines and angle between two planes, Equation of a sphere.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigonometry<\/td><td>Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system, Distance formula, Equation of a line in various forms, Angle between two lines, Distance of a point from a line, Equation of a circle in standard, Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic, a Point in a three-dimensional space, and the distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation of two points, Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation of a plane and a line in various forms, Angle between two lines and angle between two planes, Equation of a sphere.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Differential Calculus<\/td><td>Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions, Evaluation of definite integrals\u2014determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in growth and decay problems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vector Algebra<\/td><td>Types of matrices, operations on matrices, Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants, Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, applications- solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer\u2019s rule and by Matrix Method.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matrices and Determinants<\/td><td>Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions, Evaluation of definite integrals\u2014determination of areas of plan regions bounded by curves. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in growth and decay problems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions<\/td><td>Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions, Evaluation of definite integrals\u2014determination of areas of plan regions bounded by curves. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in growth and decay problems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integral Calculus and Differential Equations<\/td><td>Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, Graphical representation\u2014Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon, Measures of Central tendency\u2014Mean, median, and mode, Variance and standard deviation\u2014determination and comparison, Correlation and regression.<br><br>Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability\u2014classical and statistical, Elementary theorems on probability\u2014simple problems, Conditional probability, Bayes\u2019 theorem\u2014simple problems, Random variable as a function on a sample space, Binomial distribution.<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statistics and Probability<\/td><td>Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, Graphical representation\u2014Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon, Measures of Central tendency\u2014Mean, median, and mode, Variance and standard deviation\u2014determination and comparison, Correlation and regression.<br><br>Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability\u2014classical and statistical, Elementary theorems on probability\u2014simple problems, Conditional probability, Bayes\u2019 theorem\u2014simple problems, Random variable as a function on a sample space, Binomial distribution.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-ability-test-syllabus\"><strong>General Ability Test Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper 2 in NDA checks a candidate\u2019s Basic awareness and English proficiency. This section is divided into two parts, English and General knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-part-a-english-syllabus\"><strong>Part A: English Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The English examination paper will evaluate the candidate&#8217;s comprehension of the language. As mentioned, the curriculum encompasses different elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grammar and usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehension and cohesion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spotting errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para Jumbling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the blanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synonyms and antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence correction and improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Idioms and proverbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of Sentence and Paragraph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-part-b-general-knowledge\"><strong>Part B: General knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The question paper on General knowledge will cover current affairs, questions from Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Current Events. The NDA Syllabus for every topic is given below. The paper aims to check knowledge and understanding of the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syllabus-physics-nbsp\"><strong>Physics<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Work, Energy, and Power: elementary ideas of work<\/td><td>General Principles of Working of Simple Pendulums, Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner\u2019s Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motion and Laws of Motion, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton\u2019s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, and Gravitation.<\/td><td>Magnet and its properties, Natural and Artificial Magnets, Earth as a Magnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modes of Transfer of Heat and its effect, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat.<\/td><td>General Principles of Working of Simple Pendulums, Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner\u2019s Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-syllabus-chemistry\"><strong>Chemistry<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Physical and Chemical Changes<\/td><td>Preparation and Properties of Oxygen, Hydrogen, etc., with Oxidation and Reduction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air and water (Properties)<\/td><td>Carbon and its forms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formulae and simple Chemical Equations<\/td><td>Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laws of Chemical Combination<\/td><td>Atom and its structure (details)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures<\/td><td>Fertilizers- Natural and Artificial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acids, Bases, and Salts<\/td><td>Use of materials for the preparation of different chemicals like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-23 Powder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syllabus-general-science\"><strong>General Science:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Basic Unit of Life: Cell<\/td><td>Growth and Reproduction in Plants and animals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Epidemics: causes and prevention<\/td><td>Constituents of food<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Living and Non-Living Things<\/td><td>Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Body and Life Processes<\/td><td>Food and Balanced Diet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solar System- Meteors and Comets, Eclipses.<\/td><td>Achievement of Eminent Scientists<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exam-syllabus-history-nbsp\"><strong>History<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Indian History: Culture and Civilization<\/td><td>Constitution and Administration of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nationalism in India<\/td><td>Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, and Communism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Five-Year Plans of India<\/td><td>Democracy in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>French, Russian, and Industrial Revolution<\/td><td>Five-Year Plans of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freedom Movement in India exam date 2024<\/td><td>The teaching of Mahatma Gandhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State<\/td><td>Impact of Science and Technology on Society.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-syllabus-geography-nbsp\"><strong>Geography<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should prepare these topics thoroughly for the Geography section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Agriculture and Industries<\/td><td>Tides and Oceanic Currents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rocks and their classification<\/td><td>The atmosphere and Atmospheric Pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Types of Climate<\/td><td>Regional Geography of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation and Trading Routes in India<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transportation and Trading Routes of India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imports and Exports of India<\/td><td>Concept of time, International Date Line.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Movements of Earth and their effects, Origin of Earth<\/td><td>Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weathering\u2014Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes<\/td><td>Transportation and Trading routes in India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syllabus-current-affairs-nbsp\"><strong>Syllabus: Current Affairs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should read newspapers and magazines with information about the latest events in the country and the outside world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important and Recent Events in India<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Current and Important World Events<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Influential Indian or Non-Indian Personalities related to Cultural Activities and Sports<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDA Recruitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an overview of the Selection Process 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written Examination <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSB Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document Verification <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Examination <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Merit List <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDA Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the syllabus thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on the NCERT books for basic concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Practice solving previous years&#8217; question papers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Improve your speed and accuracy in Mathematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Enhance your General Knowledge, especially in current affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Develop good reading habits for English comprehension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Practice writing essays and comprehension passages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Prepare for physical fitness tests alongside academic preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Take mock tests regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Manage your time effectively during preparation and exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDA Books Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NCERT Textbooks (Class 11th and 12th)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Pathfinder for NDA &amp; NA Entrance Examination&#8221; by Arihant Experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Mathematics for NDA&#8221; by R.S. Aggarwal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General Ability Test:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NCERT books for Social Sciences and Science (Class 6th to 10th)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;NDA\/NA Entrance Exam Guide&#8221; by Disha Experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;General Knowledge 2024&#8221; by Manohar Pandey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>English<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Word Power Made Easy&#8221; by Norman Lewis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wren &amp; Martin High School English Grammar and Composition&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Affairs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Manorama Yearbook&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read newspapers and magazines regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General Studies:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Lucent&#8217;s General Knowledge&#8221; by Dr. Binay Karna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Certificate Physical and Human Geography&#8221; by G.C. Leong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exam-results\">NDA Exam Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates are urged to keep monitoring the official website for updates on the result announcement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NDA 2 Results will be announced in the Third week of September.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within 20 days following the announcement of the results, the selected candidates must visit the respective websites to indicate their willingness to proceed to the next selection round, the SSB interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within 40 days, the SSB results, including the medical result and final merit list, are announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-nda-results\"><strong>How to Check NDA Results?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure for checking the Results is outlined below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the UPSC\u2019s official website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the NDA exam result in the homepage search box and click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your roll number and the captcha image code on the next screen, then click submit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The result will appear, and you can print it or save a soft copy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nda-exam-cutoff-previous-year\">NDA Exam Cutoff: Previous Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the NDA cut-offs for previous years. It may give you a good idea of the trend over the last four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Written Test Marks (Out of 900 marks)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Final Exam Marks (Out of 1800 marks)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) 2023<\/td><td>301<\/td><td>664<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) 2022<\/td><td>360<\/td><td>720<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (II) 2021<\/td><td>355<\/td><td>726<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) 2021<\/td><td>343<\/td><td>709<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) 2020<\/td><td>355<\/td><td>723<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (II) 2019<\/td><td>346<\/td><td>709<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) 2019<\/td><td>342<\/td><td>704<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (II) 2018 <\/td><td>325 <\/td><td>688 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDA (I) 2018<\/td><td>338<\/td><td>705<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A candidate would be considered unsuccessful if he or she passes the cutoff but does not receive at least 25% in each of the separate papers. So, one must receive at least 25% of the total marks on each written exam paper to advance to the interview session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"recommended-read\"><strong>Recommended Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams-blogs\/nda-salary\/\">NDA Salary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams-blogs\/nda-eligibility-criteria\/\">NDA Eligibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams-blogs\/nda-books\/\">NDA Books<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/qa-experts\/sign-up\/?utm_source=seointernal&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=defence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stop-hustling-from-9-to-5.-Work-at-your-Own-Pace.-Become-an-expert-1024x213.png\" alt=\"Stop hustling from 9 to 5. 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An innovative study plan is required to pass the exam on the first try. An intelligent study plan entails effectively managing your time and the NDA syllabus. Your preparation schedule must be well-organized for you to receive high marks. Begin preparing the topics from the ground up. You can answer high-level questions only if your fundamentals are clear. You can improve your general knowledge by reading newspapers, magazines, journals, and books by well-known authors on current events, among other things. All these tips can help candidates to crack the exam easily.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667ce678b43c9\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What does an NDA stand for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. NDA stands for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the NDA exam twice a year for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. The Supreme Court of India also allowed women candidates to join the NDA.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667ce678b43ca\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which stream is best for the NDA exam after the 10<sup>th<\/sup>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. According to the most recent NDA Examination eligibility criteria, students must have a minimum education qualification of 10+2 (Army) and 10+2 (Navy) (Physics and Maths for Air Force &amp; Navy). So, any subject will suffice if you want to join the army. However, to join the IAF or Navy, you must have completed PCM in grades 11 and 12.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667ce678b43cb\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the NDA exam meant for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. UPSC administers the NDA exam for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA. This exam serves as a gateway for candidates interested in joining the Army, Navy, or Air Force. This is a national-level exam that is given twice a year. This examination will be a two-step process in which candidates must first pass the exam and then qualify for the Service Selection Board&#8217;s personality test or interview (SSB). The UPSC is solely responsible for issuing selection guidelines and overseeing the final administration of the NDA entrance examination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667ce678b43cc\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the height for the NDA Exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The prescribed NDA height is 157 cm (For the Air Force, it is 162.5 cm). Certain exceptions apply to candidates based on their geographical origin and gender. 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