NDA Question Paper 2025, Download Mathematics and GAT Paper PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the National Defence Academy (NDA) 1 Exam 2025 on April 13, 2025, in two sessions at different exam centers in India. NDA Question Paper 2025, Download Mathematics and GAT Paper PDF

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The National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam 2025, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is a golden opportunity for those candidates who wish to serve in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Candidates can download the NDA Question Paper 2025 PDF for the Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) after finishing the NDA 1 and NDA 2 exams from official and unofficial websites.
Aspirants who are preparing for the upcoming sessions must download the NDA question papers. The question papers give a clear idea about the NDA exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. This article contains direct download links, information about the exam pattern, and preparation tips based on the NDA 2025 question paper.

NDA Question Paper 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the National Defence Academy (NDA) 1 Exam 2025 on April 13, 2025, in two sessions at different exam centers in India. A huge number of aspirants appeared for the exam with dreams to become a part of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through the NDA. Candidates who appeared for the exam or are preparing for NDA 2 can now download the NDA Question Paper 2025 PDFs from the links for Mathematics and GAT.

Exam Name	National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam 2025
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Frequency	Twice a year (NDA 1 & NDA 2)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper-Based)
Paper Name	Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)
Total Marks	900 (Mathematics – 300, GAT – 600)
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

NDA Question Paper 2025 PDF Download

Candidates can download the NDA 2025 question papers for both Mathematics and GAT from the links given below (to be updated post-exam).

Subject	Link to Download
NDA Mathematics Paper 2025	Click Here to Download PDF
NDA GAT Paper 2025	Click Here to Download PDF

How to Download UPSC NDA Question Paper 2025?

Once the official PDFs are released, follow these steps to download:

Visit https://www.upsc.gov.in.
Click on “Examinations” > “Active Examinations.”
Select NDA & NA Examination (I), 2025.
Click on the respective GAT or Mathematics paper download link.
The PDF will open in a new tab – download and save it.

NDA 1 Exam 2025 Analysis

NDA Maths Exam Analysis 2025

The mathematics paper was of moderate difficulty and covered a wide range of topics from the Class 10–12 syllabus.

Topic	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Algebra (Binomial, Complex No., Inequality)	18	Moderate
Trigonometry + Height & Distance	11	Easy
Matrices & Determinants	7	Normal
Calculus (Limits, Differentiation, Integration)	21	Normal to Hard
Vector & 3D Geometry	10	Hard
Probability, Sets, Functions	21	Easy to Normal
Static & DI	11	Normal

NDA GAT Exam Analysis 2025

The GAT paper included questions from English and General Knowledge sections. The overall difficulty was moderate, with Physics being relatively tougher.

Subject	Questions	Difficulty Level
English	50	Moderate
Physics	25	Hard
Chemistry	16	Normal
Geography	19	Normal
Biology	10	Normal
Polity & Economy	2	Easy
Current Affairs	10	Moderate
Grammar & Vocabulary	40 (Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms, Ordering)	Normal

NDA Question Paper FAQs

Is the NDA exam hard?

Although NDA is a tough examination but a diligent, dedicated, and well-planned schedule and correct strategy can help you sail through it.

What questions are asked in NDA exam?

NDA 2024 Written exam has 2 sections of Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers will have Objective Type Questions. A total of 270 questions will be asked for 900 marks. Out of 270 questions, 120 questions will be asked from Maths and 150 questions from GAT.

What is passing marks in NDA?

What is the pass mark in the NDA exam? Candidates are required to score a minimum of around 25% marks in each subject to clear the NDA Written Examination.

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