UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Result & Answer Key
Everything for the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 exam cycle in one place — the official schedule, how to download your admit card, how to check your result and scorecard, and how to use the answer key and raise objections. Every step links to the official source; dates change each cycle, so always confirm there before you plan.
UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 schedule
| Notification | NDA I notification — typically released in December (preceding year). NDA II notification — typically released in May or June. Application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks from each notification's release date through upsconline.gov.in. |
| Exam | NDA I written examination — typically conducted in April (4-5 months after notification). NDA II written examination — typically conducted in September (3-4 months after notification). Both papers (Paper I Mathematics and Paper II GAT) are conducted on the same day across morning and afternoon sessions. |
| Result | Written results — typically published 6-8 weeks after the exam. SSB Interview — NDA I candidates undergo SSB in August-September (post-results), NDA II candidates in January-March (post-results). Final merit list — published 2-3 months after the SSB cycle closes. Joining — NDA I batch joins in January of the following year, NDA II batch joins in July of the following year. |
All dates are indicative based on recent cycles and are subject to UPSC's official calendar. The annual UPSC examination calendar is released in May for the following year. Always cross-reference the active notification on upsc.gov.in for cycle-specific cut-off dates, vacancy break-up (NDA Army / Navy / Air Force / 10+2 Cadet Entry NA) and the exact age-band reference date.
How to track the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) dates
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) conducting-body website (linked below) — exam dates are published there first, never on a coaching site.
- Check the Latest News / Notice Board. Look under the "Latest News", "What's New" or "Notice Board" section for the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) notification and exam-date notice.
- Note the key dates. Note the application window, exam date, admit-card and result dates. Set a reminder a few days before each.
- Re-check before acting. Dates are often revised. Re-confirm on the official site (or the live updates below) before you travel, apply or plan.
How to download the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
How to check the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) result
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) website (linked below) and find the "Result" or "Scorecard" link for the current cycle.
- Open the result link / PDF. Results are released either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open the relevant link.
- Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with your registration number and password to view your marks.
- Download your scorecard. Save and print your scorecard — you will need it for the next stage, document verification or joining.
How to check the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) answer key & raise objections
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) website (linked below) and open the "Answer Key" / "Response Sheet" link for the current cycle.
- Log in and download your response sheet. Log in with your credentials to download the provisional answer key and your recorded responses.
- Calculate your expected score. Match your responses against the key and apply the exam's marking scheme (including negative marking) for an expected score.
- Raise objections within the window. If a key looks wrong, submit an objection with supporting proof within the official window (usually a few days, often with a per-question fee that is refunded if upheld).
Official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) links
UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 — frequently asked questions
When is the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 exam?
NDA I written examination — typically conducted in April (4-5 months after notification). NDA II written examination — typically conducted in September (3-4 months after notification). Both papers (Paper I Mathematics and Paper II GAT) are conducted on the same day across morning and afternoon sessions. Always confirm the exact UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) exam date on the official website — the schedule above and the live updates below link straight to it.
When will the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 notification be released?
NDA I notification — typically released in December (preceding year). NDA II notification — typically released in May or June. Application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks from each notification's release date through upsconline.gov.in. The official notification PDF is published on the conducting body's website first.
When will the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 admit card be released?
The UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. NDA I written examination — typically conducted in April (4-5 months after notification). NDA II written examination — typically conducted in September (3-4 months after notification). Both papers (Paper I Mathematics and Paper II GAT) are conducted on the same day across morning and afternoon sessions. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) admit card?
Log in to the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
When will the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) 2026 result be declared?
Written results — typically published 6-8 weeks after the exam. SSB Interview — NDA I candidates undergo SSB in August-September (post-results), NDA II candidates in January-March (post-results). Final merit list — published 2-3 months after the SSB cycle closes. Joining — NDA I batch joins in January of the following year, NDA II batch joins in July of the following year. Confirm on the official website and follow the live updates below.
How do I check my UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) result?
Open the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) website, go to the result/scorecard link, and either search the merit-list PDF for your roll number or log in with your credentials. Steps are above.
How do I raise an objection on the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) answer key?
Log in to the official UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) website during the objection window, select the disputed question, submit your justification with proof, and pay the per-question fee (refunded if your objection is upheld).
Where do I download the UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) official answer key?
The provisional UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) answer key and response sheet are released on the official website after the exam. Download links and steps are above; watch the live updates below for the release.
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