NDA 2026 (II)
13 Sept 2026
Date of exam
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- Notification
- 20 May 2026
- Apply by
- 09 Jun 2026
- Apply from
- 20 May 2026
- Admit card
- 11 Sept 2026
As per official UPSC notification.
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Lakshya NDA
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Powered by deep analysis of 12 years of NDA papers — plus a Telegram channel that reinforces your daily plan with timely revision and quizzes.
- 12 years of NDA papers decoded - topic frequency, weightage and recurring traps mapped for you.
- Repeating-question patterns surfaced - revise what actually returns, not the entire syllabus.
- Smart shortcuts and elimination tricks - save 20+ minutes in Maths and GAT with proven methods.
- Adaptive mock tests - calibrated to the real paper pattern, marking and timing.
- Re-enforced learning on Telegram - daily concept cards and quiz nudges so your plan sticks between study sessions.
- Mobile-first, offline-ready - prep in the gaps of your day, even on slow networks.
Exam Calendar
Next NDA Exam Snapshot
Dates, eligibility and vacancies at a glance.
Eligibility
- Age
- 16.5 - 19.5 years
- Born between
- 01 Jan 2008 - 01 Jan 2011
- Education
- Army: 12th pass or appearing (any stream)
- Air Force & Navy: 12th pass or appearing with Physics and Mathematics
Marital: UnmarriedNationality: Indian citizen
Vacancies
394
- Indian Army208
198 male · 10 female
- Indian Navy (Executive)42
37 male · 5 female
- Indian Air Force — Flying92
90 male · 2 female
- Indian Air Force — Ground Duties (Tech)18
16 male · 2 female
- Indian Air Force — Ground Duties (Non-Tech)10
8 male · 2 female
- Indian Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry, Executive)24
21 male · 3 female
Total: 370 male · 24 female
As per official UPSC notification — 370 male and 24 female vacancies.
Smart Prep
Smart Prep Toolkit
Built around how the NDA paper actually behaves, not how textbooks teach it.
Exam Pattern
Marks, timing, negative-mark math
Understand the structure in 5 minutes, plan attempts in 2.
Pattern Insights
Topic frequency, 2013-2024
Which topics return year after year - and which you can deprioritise.
Cut Off Marks
Year-wise safe scores
Maths and GAT cut-offs by exam - set a realistic target score.
Smart Tips
Shortcuts that save 20+ minutes
Elimination, approximation and trap-spotting heuristics.
Physical Standards by Service
Army, Navy and Air Force have different medical and physical bars - know yours.
Indian Army
- Height: 157 cm (general male), 152 cm (female)
- Vision: 6/6 (better), 6/9 (worse), corrected to 6/6
- Chest expansion: 5 cm minimum
View full standards →
Indian Navy
- Height: 157 cm minimum
- Vision: 6/6 and 6/9 uncorrected, corrected to 6/6
- Colour perception: CP-II mandatory
View full standards →
Indian Air Force
- Height: 162.5 cm minimum (Flying branch)
- Vision: 6/6 each eye uncorrected (no myopia)
- Colour perception: CP-I, leg length 99-120 cm
View full standards →
Your Daily Lesson Plan
A 180-day countdown aligned to your NDA exam date — one concept a day, a short quiz, and spaced revision. Daily reminders on Telegram.
Start the 180-Day Plan
Structured for the mid-April (NDA I) and mid-September (NDA II) cycles. Build a daily habit in under 5 minutes and finish the day before your exam.
Learn the Syllabus
Concept-first study material for every subject — notes, worked examples and practice MCQs.
Test Module
Practice with mock tests and previous year papers.
Essentials
Background reading for when you need it.
About NDA
Overview, purpose and what life at the academy looks like.
Mode of Entry
Army, Navy, Air Force pathways and the selection flow.
Syllabus
Mathematics, GAT, English and GK topic-wise coverage.
Current Affairs
Events from 2025 onwards — distilled from NDA GAT previous-year papers.
SSB Interview Guide
The full 5-day SSB process, OLQs and how to prepare.
Plans & Pricing
Unlock all mocks, analytics and current affairs.
Knowledge Base
FAQs, preparation references and official notifications.