📝 Free NDA Mock Test 2025–26 — Practice Like the Real Exam
Full-length NDA mock tests, section-wise practice, and previous year papers — all free. Know where you stand before exam day.
Why Mock Tests Are Non-Negotiable for NDA
The NDA written exam has a negative marking scheme (−0.33 per wrong answer in Maths, −0.83 per wrong answer in GAT). Students who skip mock tests consistently over-attempt and lose marks to negative marking. Those who take 10+ full mocks before the exam learn exactly which questions to attempt and which to skip.
NCA Academy’s mock tests are built from previous year NDA papers and UPSC pattern analysis — not generic question banks.
NDA Exam Structure — What You Are Practising For
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Time | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2.5 hours | +2.5 / −0.83 |
| Paper II | General Ability Test (GAT) | 150 | 600 | 2.5 hours | +4 / −1.33 |
| Total | 900 | 5 hours | |||
🎯 NDA 2025 Expected Cut-Off
Written cut-off (for SSB call): ~360/900 | Final merit (Written + SSB): ~700/1800 | SSB marks: 900 (900 for personality + interview)
What the Free Mock Tests Cover
Mathematics Paper
Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability. All 10 NDA Maths units covered.
GAT — Part A (English)
Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence correction — 50 questions testing language and communication skills.
GAT — Part B (GK)
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Current Events, Civics. 100 questions covering the complete UPSC NDA syllabus.
How to Use These Mock Tests Effectively
Start with a Diagnostic Test
Take your first full mock without any preparation — this baseline tells you your real starting point and which subjects need the most work.
Analyse Every Wrong Answer
Never skip the review. Every wrong answer reveals a concept gap. Note it down and revisit that chapter before the next mock.
Track Negative Marking Patterns
Count how many marks you lose to negative marking per mock. Most students reduce negative marking by 30–40% after 5 mocks.
Simulate Real Exam Conditions
Take each mock at the same time as your actual exam slot. No phone, no breaks, full 2.5 hours per paper.
Previous Year NDA Papers — Topic Frequency
| Maths Topic | Avg Questions (per paper) | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | 15–18 | 🔴 Critical |
| Trigonometry | 12–15 | 🔴 Critical |
| Calculus (Diff + Int) | 18–22 | 🔴 Critical |
| Analytical Geometry | 12–15 | 🟠 High |
| Matrices & Determinants | 8–10 | 🟠 High |
| Statistics & Probability | 8–10 | 🟡 Medium |
| Vector Algebra | 5–7 | 🟡 Medium |
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