NDA 2020 Examination has been postponed. The exam will be conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC NDA entrance exam is a gateway for the aspirants who want to make their career in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. This national level test is held twice (NDA I and NDA II) every year in the months of April and November. Candidates have to first qualify the written test with the minimum qualifying marks and then appear for the SSB Interview round to get entry into NDA. After clearing the SSB round, qualified candidates will go through the medical examination and document verification process. Through this article, we have provided complete details regarding NDA 2020.
NDA 2020 Important Dates
Check below all the official NDA dates for various events of NDA I 2020 & NDA II 2020:
| Events | Dates 2020 | |
| NDA I | NDA II | |
| NDA 2020 Notification | 8th January 2020 | 10th June 2020 |
| Release of Application Form | 8th January 2020 | 10th June 2020 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 28th January 2020 (till 6 pm) | 30th June 2020 |
| Release of Admit card | 3 weeks before the entrance exam | 3 weeks before the entrance exam |
| NDA 2020 Exam | – | 6th September 2020 |
| Announcement of Results | In the month of May 2020 | In the month of November 2020 |
NDA 2020 Admit Card
NDA Admit Card for session I and II will be published few days before the commencement of entrance exams. To download the admit card by online mode, students have to enter their date of birth/roll number, registration id and other asked details.
The Admit card will contain necessary information of the candidate and the exam. It will contain the student’s name, exam centre, roll number, exam date and timing, exam centre address etc. In case any mistake arises in the details of the admit card, candidates must contact the officials immediately.
NDA 2020 Exam Pattern
Check the complete NDA exam pattern, before preparing for the written test:
- Exam Mode and Date: NDA I exam will be held on 19th April 2020 and NDA II in 6th September 2020. Exam will be conducted in Pen and Paper (offline) mode.
- Type of Questions: The questions asked in the exam paper will be of objective type.
- Total Marks: The written test will be of total 900 marks (Mathematics – 300; General Ability test – 600). SSB Interview will be of 900 marks.
- Sections: The written test will be divided into two sections – Mathematics and General Ability test.
- Language Medium: The question paper will be available in English as well as Hindi language.
- Time Duration: The time duration to complete the paper will be of 5 hours (2½ hours each).
- Marking Scheme: 0.33% of the mark assigned to the question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
