Prepare for the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exam with mock tests covering Mathematics and General Ability (English + General Knowledge). Each test follows the official UPSC NDA pattern with +2.5/−0.83 marking and includes previous year style questions.
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The NDA entrance examination, conducted by UPSC, selects candidates for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. The written test has two papers: Mathematics, and the General Ability Test which combines English with a wide General Knowledge section spanning physics, chemistry, general science, history, geography and current events.
Mathematics carries substantial weight and is the section where a well-drilled candidate builds a decisive lead, while General Ability is broad enough that no one covers it entirely. MockPrep NDA mocks apply the official +2.5 / −0.83 marking, cover both papers, and give a subject-wise accuracy breakdown with an indicative rank band.
A third of a mark lost for every wrong answer means disciplined elimination matters as much as subject knowledge in NDA.
| Section | Question type | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Objective MCQs | +2.5 / −0.83 | Class 11 and 12 level |
| General Ability (English) | Objective MCQs | +2.5 / −0.83 | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension |
| General Ability (General Knowledge) | Objective MCQs | +2.5 / −0.83 | Physics, chemistry, science, history, geography, current events |
What each subject covers, and where to focus your hours first
Where to focus: Trigonometry, calculus and analytical geometry recur heavily. This paper rewards mechanical fluency — drill until standard problems need no thinking.
Where to focus: Grammar and vocabulary questions are predictable and reliable. Secure them before spending time on comprehension.
Where to focus: Physics and Chemistry carry meaningful weight within GK and are more predictable than current events. Prioritise them.
Sit for the full test in one uninterrupted block, with a clock running and no notes open. A mock taken in pieces tells you what you know; a mock taken under exam conditions tells you what you can actually produce on exam day, which is the only number that matters.
It is the largest single block of predictable marks in the exam and responds directly to practice volume. Consistent daily maths practice is the most reliable route to a strong NDA score.
The physics and chemistry portions of GK are syllabus-bound and therefore preparable, unlike open-ended current affairs. Cover them first.
At −0.83 per wrong answer, undisciplined guessing does real damage. Set a personal rule: attempt only after eliminating two options, and check your accuracy after every mock.
Written selection is only the first stage. Building general awareness and communication habits now makes the interview stage substantially easier later.
These bands come from the same percentile model the app uses after every test. They are estimates for tracking improvement, not official cut-offs.
| Score in mock | Estimated percentile | Standing | Indicative rank band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35% | 37.7 | Top 62% | 2,80,350 – 3,42,650 |
| 48% | 69.1 | Top 31% | 1,39,050 – 1,69,950 |
| 60% | 89.4 | Top 11% | 47,700 – 58,300 |
| 75% | 98.6 | Top 1% | 6,300 – 7,700 |
| 88% | 99.9 | Top 0.1% | 450 – 550 |
Practice with questions from all key subjects
Prefer one section at a time? Each subject above has its own free sectional mock test.
Attempt full-length past papers online with the official duration and marking, then read the step-by-step solutions.
Yes, our NDA mock tests cover both Mathematics and General Ability sections in line with the official UPSC NDA exam pattern.
Yes, you can choose subject-wise practice and focus only on Mathematics or General Ability.
We use percentile-based estimation with a defence aspirant pool to provide a realistic rank range based on your performance.
Two papers — Mathematics, and the General Ability Test covering English and General Knowledge — both objective, with +2.5 for correct answers and −0.83 for incorrect ones. Our mocks follow this scheme.
Mathematics, because it is the largest predictable block of marks and improves most directly with practice. General Ability should be maintained continuously alongside it.
Class 11 and 12 level, covering algebra, trigonometry, calculus, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics.
Current events appear within General Knowledge, but the physics, chemistry and general science portions are more predictable and deserve priority when time is limited.
Yes. You can choose subject-wise practice and focus on Mathematics or General Ability alone.
Indirectly. The written practice builds the general awareness and reasoning habits that also serve you well in the interview stage, though the SSB itself assesses personality and officer-like qualities separately.
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