NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series 2026 – Free NDA 2 Online Test

NDA & NA (II) 2026 Exam Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination twice a year to recruit candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and for the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). It is one of the most prestigious Defence Exam Mock Tests for 12th-pass students who wish to serve as commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces. A well-structured UPSC NDA Preparation strategy involving regular NDA Online Mock Tests is essential to clear this highly competitive exam.

Important Dates for NDA 2 2026

Candidates must strictly adhere to the timeline to ensure a smooth application process.

NDA & NA Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy nationality, age, marital status, and educational requirements as stated in the official UPSC notification.

1. Nationality & Marital Status

A candidate must be an unmarried male/female and must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African Countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

2. Age Limit

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible.

3. Educational Qualifications

• For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
• For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INAC: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination can also apply provisionally.

NDA & NA Application Fee

NDA Pay Scale & Salary Structure

Cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during the entire duration of training in Service academies. Upon successful commissioning, the pay is fixed in the first cell of Level 10.

Additionally, officers receive Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- per month, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other field/technical allowances.

NDA & NA Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of two papers. Both papers consist of objective-type questions only. Practicing with an NDA Online Test based on this exact pattern is crucial for success.

Note: The question papers (Test Booklets) of Mathematics and Part “B” of GAT will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English. There is a penalty (Negative Marking) of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for each wrong answer.

Detailed NDA & NA Syllabus 2026

1. NDA Mathematics Mock Test (Code No. 01, Max Marks: 300)

The NDA Maths Mock Test covers a wide range of topics from the 10+2 level.

• NDA Algebra Questions: Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Complex numbers, Binary system, Progressions, Quadratic equations, Permutation & Combination, Binomial theorem, Logarithms.
• NDA Matrices & Determinants: Types of matrices, operations, determinants, adjoint and inverse, solution of linear equations.
• NDA Trigonometry Questions: Angles, trigonometric ratios, identities, sum/difference formulae, inverse functions, height and distance.
• NDA Analytical Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system, equation of a line/circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, point in 3D space, equation of a plane and a line.
• NDA Differential Calculus: Real-valued functions, limits, continuity, derivative, second order derivatives, maxima and minima.
• NDA Integral Calculus: Integration by substitution/parts, definite integrals, areas of curves, order/degree of differential equations.
• NDA Vector Algebra: Vectors in 2D/3D, magnitude, scalar/dot product, vector/cross product.
• NDA Statistics & Probability: Classification of data, frequency distribution, mean/median/mode, variance, standard deviation, random experiment, sample space, Bayes' theorem, Binomial distribution.

2. NDA GAT Mock Test (Code No. 02, Max Marks: 600)

Part ‘A’ — NDA English Mock Test (Max Marks: 200)
Grammar and usage, NDA Vocabulary, comprehension, and cohesion in extended text to test proficiency in English.

Part ‘B’ — NDA General Knowledge Mock Test (Max Marks: 400)
This section covers Physics (~25%), Chemistry (~15%), General Science (~10%), History/Freedom Movement (~20%), Geography (~20%), and NDA Current Affairs (~10%).

• NDA Physics Questions: Motion, Force, Gravitation, Work, Energy, Power, Sound, Light, Electricity.
• NDA Chemistry Questions: Atomic structure, Chemical bonds, Acids/Bases, Carbon and its compounds.
• NDA History Questions: Ancient, Medieval, Modern History, Indian Freedom Struggle.
• NDA Geography Questions: Indian & World Geography, Physical Geography.
• NDA Polity Questions: Indian Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights.

NDA & NA Selection Process

Selection is multi-stage: Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical Examination. Final merit is based on the combined scores of the Written Exam (900 marks) and SSB Interview (900 marks).

• Stage 1 (Day 1): Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates shortlisted based on performance.
• Stage 2 (Days 2-4): Interview, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.
• Air Force Special: Candidates opting for the Flying branch must also qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series?

The NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series is a free online test series designed to help aspirants prepare for the UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. It includes full-length practice sets for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) based on the latest exam pattern.

How to prepare for NDA 2 2026?

To prepare for NDA 2, clear your basic concepts from NCERT books (Maths and Science), read newspapers daily for Current Affairs, and attempt regular NDA Mock Tests. Practice NDA Previous Year Questions to understand the exam pattern and improve time management.

Is the NDA Mock Test free?

Yes, MockSeries provides completely free access to NDA Online Mock Tests, practice questions, and previous year papers. You can attempt the NDA 2 Mock Test with instant results without any hidden charges.

How many questions are included in the NDA Mock Test?

The NDA Mock Test typically contains 270 questions (120 Mathematics + 150 GAT) carrying 900 marks (300 Maths + 600 GAT), to be solved in 300 minutes (5 hours).

Does this NDA Test Series include Previous Year Questions (PYQs)?

Yes, our NDA Test Series includes NDA Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to help you understand the exact difficulty level, important topics, and the trend of the UPSC NDA Examination.

Is there negative marking in the NDA exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark (0.33 marks) for each incorrect answer in the NDA written examination. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it is treated as wrong.

What is the age limit for NDA 2 2026?

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible for NDA & NA (II) 2026.

What is the qualification for NDA?

Candidates must have passed 12th Class or equivalent. For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INAC, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 12th level are mandatory.

What is the salary of an NDA Officer?

NDA cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during training. Upon commissioning, the starting basic pay is in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) plus allowances and Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/-.

Where can I attempt the Best NDA Mock Test Series?

You can attempt the best and free NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series directly on this page at MockSeries.in. Our tests are designed based on the latest UPSC pattern, covering NDA Mathematics, NDA GAT, and NDA English Mock Tests.