The authorities will release the NDA 2 admit card 2023 for all the registered candidates for the courses commencing at NDA and INAC in July 2024. They can download the admit card by logging with the required credentials. The NDA 2 2023 exam will be conducted at different testing locations across the country which consists of two papers-Maths and GAT. The overall number of objective-type questions is 270. The GAT consists of 150 questions and Maths carries 120 questions. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900.

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the NDA 2023 exam.

Candidates will find the NDA 2 admit card 2023 on the official website-upsc.gov.in of the authority UPSC. We will provide the direct link for their convenience. The admit cards must be downloaded from online since the hard copy of it is not sent by post. NDA 2 admit card 2023 is an important document without which they will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

The steps to download the admit card for the upsconline.nic.in NDA exam is explained below:

●      Visit the official website

●      On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination,’ link

●      The login page opens in a new tab

●      Read the instructions carefully before downloading the admit card

●      Agree to the terms and conditions

●      Select any of the options-registration number or roll number

●      If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image

●      If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image

●      Click the ‘Submit’ button

●      NDA admit card appears on the screen

●      Download the admit card and take its printout

The UPSC NDA admit cards consist of information divided into three sections: personal details, exam details, and exam centre details. The details printed under each section are given below.

In case any candidate does not receive the NDA admit card one week before the exam or there is an error in the same, they must contact the examination authority immediately by providing the following details while reporting any issue:

●      Name and year of the examination

●      Registration ID (RID)

●      Roll number (if received)

●      Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)

●      Postal address as given in the NDA application form 

Candidates can check below the exam day guidelines for NDA 2023 exam:

Candidates must carry any one of the following photo-identity proof along with the admit card:

Candidates must bring Passport/Driving License/Voter ID/Aadhar card/College/School ID card to the exam centre for verification

They must carry two passport-sized photographs to the exam centre which should be the same as the ones uploaded during the registration process

●      The entry gate closes 10 minutes before the commencement of the exam. For the morning session, the entry closes at 9.50 am while for the afternoon session, the entry closes at 1.50 pm

●      Preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final NDA result 2023

●      Candidates are responsible for the safe custody of their NDA admit cards

●      Mobile phones, calculators, or any other electronic devices are banned inside the exam centre

●      Candidates should bring a black point pen for marking the answers

●      Candidates whose photograph is not clearly printed on NDA admit card should bring photo-identity proof and three passport-sized photographs for each session of the exam with an undertaking

●      Candidates are advised to visit their NDA exam centre at least one day in advance to avoid any hassle on the day of the exam

●      Use of normal or simple wrist watches is allowed inside the exam hall. Smartwatches are strictly prohibited

●      Wearing a mask is mandatory for all candidates

●      Candidates without a mask will not be allowed entry into the exam centre

●      Candidates need to remove their masks for verification

●      Carry a personal bottle of small sanitiser (transparent bottle)

●      Social distancing, as well as personal hygiene, should be maintained inside the exam centre

The SSB Interview has two stages for testing the Intelligence and Personality of candidates. 

NDA exam is conducted across multiple exam centres in various cities. The list of exam cities where the NDA exam is conducted is given below.

NDA exam pattern consists of a written exam and SSB interview. The written exam of NDA has two papers-Maths and General Ability Test. There are objective-type questions in the written exam. The GAT paper consists of 150 questions and Maths paper carries 120 questions. The GAT paper consists of two parts-English and General Knowledge. Each paper of the written exam is held for 2 ½. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Those qualifying the written exam are called for an SSB interview which carries 900 marks.

NDA syllabus for Maths and GAT are as follows:

NDA Mathematics syllabus comprises topics such as Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and  Probability.

NDA GAT Syllabus has two parts: English and General Knowledge. The syllabus of English Language comprises topics from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. The syllabus of General Knowledge comprises topics from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

Candidates can check below NDA admit card 2023 FAQs.

A:No, it is not compulsory to take the colour printout of an NDA admit card to the exam centre. According to the official notice, candidates need to bring the printout of the admit card along with the (original) Photo Identity Card, whose number is mentioned in the admit card. They need to bring the admit card in each session to secure admission to the exam centre. Candidates need to preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final result as it is required for the SSB Interview.

A:NDA admit card is an important document and it is essential that the information on it is accurate. According to the Indian Army's website, if there is a discrepancy in the name, date of birth or other details in the admit card, candidates are required to submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of INR 10. If they are unable to get an affidavit, they may contact the NDA authorities for guidance. It is also important to note that the SSB (Services Selection Board) process is a multi-stage selection process, and it is possible that the discrepancy in your mother's name on the admit card may not lead to your disqualification from the SSB. However, it is good to contact the authorities and follow their instructions to ensure that the discrepancy is resolved.

A:If there is an error in the Aadhar number on the NDA admit card, they should contact the official authority responsible for conducting the NDA exam as soon as possible to get it corrected. Candidates can find the contact information for the authority on their official website. Having an incorrect Aadhar number on the admit card can potentially cause problems during the exam, as it may cause issues during the verification process. Therefore, it is important to get it corrected before the exam. It is recommended that candidates can contact the exam authority and explain the situation to them. They can provide candidates with the necessary steps to get the Aadhar number corrected on their admit cards. In most cases, candidates need to provide the examination authority with a valid proof of identity and address to verify the correct Aadhar number. The process of correcting the Aadhaar number in the admit card may take time. Therefore, candidates must do that quickly to avoid any last minute hassle.

A: Few exam day guidelines for NDA exam are given below: The entry GATE closes 10 minutes before the commencement of the exam. For the morning session, the entry closes at 9.50 am while for the afternoon session, the entry closes at 1.50 pm Candidates need to preserve their admit cards till the exam day Mobile phones, calculators, or any other electronic devices are banned inside the exam centre Candidates should bring a black point Candidates whose photograph is not clearly printed on NDA admit card should bring photo-identity proof and three passport-sized photographs for each session of the exam with an undertaking Use of electronic gadegts are not allowed inside the exam hall Wearing a mask is mandatory for all candidates can Carry a personal bottle of small sanitiser (transparent bottle) Social distancing, as well as personal hygiene, should be maintained inside the exam centre.

A: NDA admit card is required for SSB Interview. Candidates can download their admit cards for SSB interview after the declaration of the result. Candidates need to login into the website of Indian Army to select their SSB dates, time, venue, etc. After submitting these details, SSB interview call letter is generated. Candidates need to carry their interview call letters along with the required documents to the exam centre. Candidates need to qualify the SSB interview inorder to get selected for the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. The steps to download NDA admit card for SSB interview are given below:

●       Visit the official website of www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

●       Candidates need to register themselves on the website of the Indian Army

●        Candidates need to register with the same email ID as provided while filling the online application form

●       Candidates would then be allotted selection centres and admit cards through the website

●       In case of any queries, candidates should contact the Directorate of Recruiting

Candidates qualified for SSB interview need to submit their original certificates of age and educational qualification either to Directorate General of Recruiting, Army HQ, West Block-III, RK Puram Delhi or to Naval Headquarters, DMPR, OI&R Section, C Wing, Sena Bhawan.