The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Exam II 2024. This prestigious examination is a gateway for aspirants seeking to join the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Here are all the essential details you need to know about the NDA II 2024 examination.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: May 17, 2024
- Application Start Date: May 17, 2024
- Last Date to Apply: June 6, 2024, up to 6:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: June 6, 2024
- Exam Date: September 1, 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: August 2024
- Result Declaration: October 2024
Application Fees
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted (No fee)
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card) and Offline (Bank Challan)
Age Limit
- Candidates must be born between January 2, 2006, and January 1, 2009.
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
Post Details
The NDA II 2024 exam recruits for :
- Army Wing of National Defence Academy
- Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA
- 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy
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 the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for NDA II 2024 is 395, distributed as follows:
- National Defence Academy: 370 (208 for the Army, 42 for the Navy, and 120 for the Air Force)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 25
NDA Paper 1 Syllabus
NDA Maths Syllabus Topic List
Algebra
- Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams
- De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation
- Representation of real numbers on a line
- Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity
- Binary system of numbers
- Conversion of a number in a decimal system to a binary system and vice-versa
- Arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions
- Quadratic equations with real coefficients
- The solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs
- Permutation and combination
- Binomial theorem and its applications
- Logarithms and their applications
Matrices & Determinants
- Types of matrices
- Operations on matrices
- Determinant of a matrix
- Basic properties of determinants
- Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix
- Applications of matrices
- Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns using Cramer
- s rule
- Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns using Matrix Method
Trigonometry
- Angles and their measures in degrees and radians
- Trigonometric ratios
- Trigonometric identities including sum and difference formulae
- Multiple and sub-multiple angles
- Inverse trigonometric functions
- Applications such as height and distance and properties of triangles
Analytical Geometry of 2 & 3 Dimensions
- Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system
- Distance formula
- Equation of a line in various forms
- The angle between two lines
- The distance of a point from a line
- Equation of a circle in standard and general form
- Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola
- Eccentricity and axis of a conic
- A point in three-dimensional space and the distance between two points
- Direction cosines and direction ratios
- Equation of a plane and a line in various forms
- The angle between two lines and the angle between two planes
- Equation of a sphere
Differential Calculus
- Concept of a real-valued function including domain, range, and graph of a function
- Composite functions and their properties including one-to-one, onto, and inverse functions
- Understanding of the notion of limit and examples of standard limits
- Continuity of functions and examples, including algebraic operations on continuous functions
- Derivative of a function at a point, with geometrical and physical interpretation, and applications
- Derivatives of sum, product, and quotient of functions, a derivative of a function with respect to another function, a derivative of a composite function, and second-order derivatives
- Understanding increasing and decreasing functions
- Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima
Integral Calculus & Differential Equations
- Integration as the inverse of differentiation
- Methods of integration: substitution and by parts
- Standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions
- Evaluation of definite integrals
- Determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves
- Applications of integrals
- Definition of order and degree of a differential equation
- Formation of a differential equation by examples
- General and particular solutions of differential equations
- Solutions of the first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types
- Applications in problems of growth and decay
Vector Algebra
- Vectors in two and three-dimensions
- Magnitude and direction of a vector
- Unit and null vectors
- Addition of vectors
- Scalar multiplication of a vector
- Scalar product or dot product of two vectors
- Vector product or cross product of two vectors
- Applications in work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems
Statistics & Probability Statistics:
- Classification of data
- Frequency distribution
- Cumulative frequency distribution—examples
- Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon—examples
- Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median, and mode
- Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison
- Correlation and regression
Probability:
- Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events
- Mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events
- Union and Intersection of Events
- Complementary, elementary, and composite events
- Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples
- Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems
- Conditional probability, Bayes theorem—simple problems
- Random variable as function on a sample space
- Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution
English Syllabus
- Grammar & usage
- Comprehension & cohesion
- Spotting errors
- Para Jumbling
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Vocabulary
- Cloze Test
- Idioms & Proverbs
- Completion of Sentence & Para
- Sentence Correction & Improvement
UPSC NDA General Awareness Syllabus 2024
Physics Syllabus
- Physical Properties and States of Matter
- Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, and Specific Gravity
- Principle of Archimedes
- Pressure Barometer
- Motion of objects
- Velocity and Acceleration
- Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force, and Momentum
- Parallelogram of Forces
- Stability and Equilibrium of bodies
- Gravitation
- Elementary Ideas of Work, Power, and Energy
- Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, Modes of transference of Heat
- Sound waves and their properties
- Simple musical instruments
- Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection, and refraction
- Spherical mirrors and Lenses
- Human Eye
- Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet
- Earth as a Magnet
- Static and Current Electricity
- Conductors and Non-conductors
- Ohm Law, Simple Electrical Circuits
- Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic Effects of Current
- Measurement of Electrical Power
- Primary and Secondary Cells
- Use of X-Rays
- General Principles in the working of: Simple Pendulums, Simple Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloons, Pumps, Hydrometers, Pressure Cookers, Thermos Flasks, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephones, Periscope, Telescopes, Microscope, Mariners Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses
Chemistry Syllabus
- Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction
- Acids, bases, and salts
- Carbon— different forms
- Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial
- The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gunpowder
- Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom
- Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights
- Valency
- Physical and Chemical Changes
- Elements
- Mixtures and Compounds
- Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equation
- Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
- Properties of Air and Water
General Science Syllabus
- Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention
- Food-Source of Energy for man
- Constituents of food
- Balanced Diet
- The Solar System-Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists
- Difference between the living and non-living
- Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues
- Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
- Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs
History Syllabus
- Forces shaping the modern world: The Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery, War of American Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution
- Impact of Science and Technology on Society
- Concept of One World
- United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism
- Role of India in the Present World
- A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation
- Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
- Freedom Movement in India
- Elementary study of the Indian Constitution and Administration
- Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
- Panchayati Raj
- Co-operatives and Community Development
- Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State
NDA Geography Syllabus
- Latitudes and Longitudes
- The Earth, its shape and size
- Ocean Currents and Tides
- Concept of time
- International Date Line
- Movements of Earth and their effects
- Origin of Earth, Rocks and their classification
- Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical
- Earthquakes and Volcanoes
- Earth Functioning – Ocean Currents, Tides, Atmosphere and its composition, Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anticyclones, Humidity, Condensation and Precipitation
- Types of Climates
- Major Natural Regions of the World
- Regional Geography of India—Climate, Natural vegetation, Mineral and Power resources, location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
- Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India
- Main items of Imports and Exports of India
NDA Current Affairs Syllabus
- Important events in India in recent years
- Prominent personalities
- Current important world events
English and GA Weightage
- Grammar and Usage: 25-30 marks
- Vocabulary: 20-25 marks
- Comprehension: 40-50 marks
- Cohesion and Coherence: 10-15 marks
- Physics: 25-30 marks
- Chemistry: 15-20 marks
- General Science: 25-30 marks
- History and Geography: 20-25 marks
- Current Events: 30-40 marks
Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests
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Intelligence and Personality Test Stage I:
Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT)
Stage II:
- Interview
- Group Testing Officer Tasks
- Psychology Tests
- Conference
Personality Test Stage 1 Screening Test:
- Verbal and non-verbal tests
- PPDT
Stage 2 Psychological Test:
- Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
- Word Association Test (WAT)
- Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
- Self-Description Test (SD)
Group Testing Officer Tasks:
- Group Discussion(GD)
- Group Planning Exercise(GPE)
- Progressive Group Task(PGT)
- Half Group Task(HGT)
- Individual Obstacles Task(IOT)
- Command Task
- Snake Race/Group Obstacle Race
- Individual lecture
- Final Group Task(FGT)
Conclusion
The UPSC NDA II 2024 exam is a remarkable opportunity for young aspirants aiming to serve the nation through the Army, Navy, or Air Force. With detailed eligibility criteria, a clear application process, and structured examination schedules, candidates are encouraged to prepare diligently and make the most of this prestigious career opportunity.
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