Live, interactive online NDA coaching for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy entrance exam — by New Careers Academy, India’s oldest defence institute (since 1967). Real teachers you can talk to, every previous-year paper covered, and India’s first defence-exam AI mentor.
NDA 2 2026 — Official Notification at a Glance
Key details from the UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 notification.
Important Dates
- Notification: 14 May 2026
- Last date to apply: 3 June 2026 (6 PM)
- Written exam: 14 September 2026
- Apply online at upsconline.nic.in
Vacancies — 406 Total
- NDA Army — 208
- NDA Navy — 42
- NDA Air Force — 92 (Flying 28 · GD-T 30 · GD-NT 34)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) — 32
- Female cadets — 20 across NDA wings
Eligibility (Age & Class)
- Unmarried Indian — male & female
- Born between 2 Jan 2008 – 1 Jan 2011
- Army wing — 12th pass (any stream)
- Navy / Air Force / NA — 12th with Physics & Maths
Written Exam Pattern
- Maths — 300 marks · 2.5 hours
- GAT (Eng + GS) — 600 marks · 2.5 hours
- Total written — 900 marks · negative marking applies
- Followed by the 5-day SSB Interview (900 marks)
Why NCA Is Different from Every Other Online NDA Coaching
Most online NDA coaching just hands you recorded videos. NCA’s online NDA coaching is a live classroom you actually take part in.
You Can Talk in Class
Live, two-way NDA classes — raise your hand, ask doubts, and get answered on the spot by ex-officers and senior faculty.
All NDA PYQs Covered
Every NDA Maths & GAT previous-year question (2015 onwards) is solved inside the course. No separate PYQ book needed.
Hardit AI Mentor
India’s first defence-exam AI — available 24×7 to clear doubts, quiz you, and track weak areas between live classes. Exclusive to NCA.
Everything Is Handled
Live classes, recorded backups, daily mocks, current affairs, study material, and full SSB interview prep — one online NDA course, end to end.
Year after year, up to 90% of the NDA GAT & Current Affairs paper is covered directly from NCA’s own class notes and daily current-affairs material — so you study from one source and don’t need to buy anything extra.
NDA Highlights — Proof, Not Promises
Real NDA selection numbers from 59 years of NCA, and our paper-solving record.
Selections to NDA & other defence exams since 1967.
Years of NDA paper analysis — every UPSC pattern shift baked into our syllabus.
Coaching to publish a same-day NDA answer key after each UPSC paper.
Live classes — every NDA topic taught real-time, no pre-recorded shortcuts.
The Only Defence Coaching in India With an AI Mentor
→ Visit the Hardit AI homepage
Meet Hardit AI — your personal NDA performance coach. Trained on 59 years of NCA mock-test data, free for every NCA NDA student.
Hardit AI analyses your NDA mock-test scores after every paper and tells you exactly where you are losing marks — no more guessing, no more wasted hours on topics you’ve already mastered.
Get Free Hardit AI Access → Join any NDA batch — Hardit AI unlocked on day 1
Online NDA Course Plans & Fees (2026)
NDA 2 2026 — pick your tier (the live batch is currently running; you get full recordings of all classes already done):
NDA 2 2026 — Recorded
₹8,000 · self-paced
Complete NDA 2 2026 batch — all recorded classes, study material, mocks. Best for self-driven students.
- Full NDA 2 syllabus recordings (Maths + GAT)
- All PYQs solved (2015 onwards)
- Weekly mocks with answer keys
- Daily current-affairs notes
- Hardit AI mentor included
NDA 2 2026 — Live
₹12,000 · live + recorded
Daily live classes + recordings + doubt-clearing — same classroom as offline Chandigarh students.
- Daily live NDA classes (Mon–Sat)
- Two-way doubt sessions
- All recordings of past classes
- Weekly full-length mocks + analysis
- Daily current affairs · all PYQs
- Hardit AI mentor included
NDA 2 2026 — Live + SSB
₹16,000 · live + SSB included
Everything in Live plan + full 5-day SSB Interview prep — psychology, GTO, PI, conference.
- Everything in NDA 2 2026 Live
- Full 5-day SSB Interview course
- Psychology, GTO, PI, Conference modules
- 1-on-1 mock SSB by ex-officer panel
- Lifetime Hardit AI access
Upcoming NDA batches — book early for the best price:
NDA 1 2027 Online Live Batch
₹20,000 · 9-month course
9-month intensive — for NDA 1 2027 (April 2027 written exam).
- Daily live Maths + GAT
- All PYQs solved (2015+)
- Weekly full-length mocks
- Daily current affairs
- SSB Interview prep included
- Hardit AI mentor included
VEER 2-Year Foundation (Class 11+12)
₹32,000 · 2-year programme
Full 2-year NDA-only programme for Class 11 & 12 students. Best for early starters who want maximum revisions before NDA 1.
- Full NDA syllabus completed multiple times with 100% precision
- Live classes 6 days/week
- Weekly mocks + SSB familiarisation
- Hardit AI mentor included
Why NCA Is the Best Online NDA Coaching in India
Honest comparison vs. the popular online NDA platforms.
59 years of NDA-only DNA
NCA isn’t an “exam-prep startup”. The institute has been preparing NDA aspirants since 1967 — older than most NDA toppers’ parents.
Ex-officer faculty, not just teachers
NDA students are taught by ex-officers (Army & Air Force) and senior academic faculty — people who’ve actually been through SSB and worn the uniform.
Live, not recorded
Most “online NDA coaching” today is recorded videos relabelled as a course. NCA runs daily live classes where you can raise your hand and ask.
AI you actually use
Hardit AI is the only NDA mock-data-trained AI in India that tells YOU what to revise next. Not a chatbot — a personal coach.
NDA Coaching for Boys, Girls, & Every Stage of Your Prep
After Class 10
Join the VEER Foundation — start NDA prep while doing 11th & 12th. By the time you sit for NDA 1 right after 12th, you’ve already covered the syllabus 1.5×.
During Class 11/12
Live evening + weekend NDA classes that don’t clash with school. We focus only on the NDA syllabus — covered end-to-end multiple times with 100% precision before you sit for NDA 1.
NDA for Girls
Since 2021 NDA admits women. NCA runs gender-mixed live classes with dedicated SSB female-mentor sessions for NDA’s female cadet vacancies.
Repeaters & Drop-Year
If NDA 1 2026 didn’t go your way, the NDA 2 2027 batch is built for repeaters — weakness-focused, mock-heavy.
Your NDA Mentors at NCA
The same ex-officer panel that mentors our CDS, AFCAT and SSB students — also leads NDA strategy.
Capt. Dhaliwal
Director · ex-Indian Army officer · NDA & SSB mentor since 1990s
Col. Ravi Sharma (Retd.)
Ex-Indian Army Colonel · SSB GTO & PI specialist · 25+ yrs service
Group Captain Aggarwal (Retd.)
Ex-IAF Group Captain · Flying Branch insight · AFA & NDA Air Force aspirants
Hartaj Dhaliwal
NDA English & GAT strategist · Cleared NDA 1 & 2 · Founder, Hardit AI
Our NDA Written-Exam Faculty
Subject specialists who teach NDA Maths, GAT (English + GS), Physics, Chemistry & History — live, every day.
Hartaj Dhaliwal Sir
NDA GAT lead · English RC, Cloze, Synonyms · 75+ score framework
Aekanan Sir
NDA Maths · Trigonometry, Algebra, Calculus, 3D Geometry · IIT-trained
Amit Sir
NDA Physics & Chemistry · NCERT 11–12 + NDA-pattern problem solving
Gaurav Sir
NDA GS, Polity, Geography · Covers 90% of GAT-GS through class notes
Harsh Sir
NDA History & daily current affairs · Defence, sports, awards specialist
Vishal Sir
NDA English Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms · One-word substitution master
Hear From Our NDA-Selected Students
Real selection stories from NCA’s NDA alumni — now serving across IMA, NA, AFA and OTA.
👋 Try a Free NDA Live Class Before You Pay
See Hartaj Sir teach NDA Maths or English live — same classroom you’ll join after enrolment. No card needed.
Book Free Demo Class →How NCA Compares in the Online NDA Coaching Landscape
Honest, anonymised comparison across the three main categories of online NDA coaching available in India. Last updated June 2026.
| Feature | NCA Academy | Budget / Recorded-Only Platforms | Standard Live Platforms | Premium-Priced Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years in defence coaching | 59 (since 1967) | 5–10 years | 15–25 years | 20–30 years |
| Live (2-way) daily classes | ✓ Live, two-way | Recorded only | ✓ | ✓ |
| All PYQs solved in-course | ✓ Every NDA PYQ (2015+) | Buy a separate PYQ book | ✓ Most PYQs | ✓ |
| Personalised AI mentor | ✓ Hardit AI (only in India) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| SSB Interview prep included | ✓ Full 5-day SSB | Buy separately | Add-on | ✓ |
| Ex-officer faculty | ✓ Capt, Col & Group Capt | Mostly subject teachers | ✓ Some | ✓ Yes |
| Free demo class | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Same-day NDA answer key | ✓ First in India | No | 1–2 days later | Within a day |
| 9-month NDA online fee | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹30,000–₹45,000 | ₹50,000+ |
| 2-year Foundation (Class 11+12) | ₹32,000 | Not offered | ₹55,000+ | ₹70,000+ |
Ranges represent typical pricing across publicly listed online NDA programmes in India as of June 2026. We don’t name names — pick what suits you best.
When to Start NDA Preparation — Class-by-Class Roadmap
Most parents ask: “When should my child start NDA coaching?” Here’s the honest answer, class by class.
Class 9 — Concept Foundation (Optional, Early Advantage)
Build a strong Maths & Science foundation. No formal NDA coaching needed — focus on NCERT mastery and quick mental math.
Class 10 → 11 Summer — Ideal Start
Enrol in NCA’s VEER 2-Year Foundation (₹32,000). The full NDA syllabus is completed multiple times with 100% precision over 2 years — by the time you sit for NDA 1 right after Class 12, you’ve already done 3+ complete syllabus rounds.
Class 11 — Parallel Track
Still a strong start. Join VEER Foundation and run NDA prep alongside school. Pure NDA-focused programme — no overlap, no board substitute — just complete NDA syllabus coverage end-to-end before exam day.
Class 12 — Dedicated NDA 1 / 2 Batch
Join the NDA 1 2027 Online Live Batch (₹20,000) for the April 2027 exam, or NDA 2 2027 for September 2027. 9 months of focused, daily prep.
After 12th — Drop Year or Repeater
Take the NDA 2 2027 batch (₹20,000) with full-day study, extra mock load, and intensive SSB prep. Drop-year students often crack NDA on attempt 2/3 with this focus.
NDA Written Cut-Off Trend (2021–2026)
Last 5 years of NDA written cut-offs (out of 900). Use this to set a realistic target score.
| NDA Exam | Written Cut-Off | Final Cut-Off (out of 1800) |
|---|---|---|
| NDA 1 2021 | 343 | 709 |
| NDA 2 2021 | 355 | 624 |
| NDA 1 2022 | 360 | 728 |
| NDA 2 2022 | 356 | 637 |
| NDA 1 2023 | 301 | 664 |
| NDA 2 2023 | 355 | 662 |
| NDA 1 2024 | 349 | 686 |
| NDA 2 2024 | 355 | 692 |
| NDA 1 2025 | 360 | 703 |
| NDA 1 2026 | 368* | 712* |
*NDA 1 2026 cut-offs are predicted by Hartaj Sir from paper-difficulty analysis; official cut-off releases after the SSB. Updated June 2026.
NDA Preparation Resources, Guides & Blog
Free, deep-dive guides written by our NDA faculty — every link goes to a real article on the NCA blog.
Online NDA Coaching — FAQs
Which is the best online NDA coaching in India?
New Careers Academy (NCA) — India’s oldest defence coaching institute (1967) — runs the country’s most experienced online NDA program with live classes, ex-officer faculty, and the only AI mentor (Hardit AI) in defence-exam prep. NCA has produced 39,000+ defence selections, including consistent NDA results year after year.
How effective is online NDA coaching compared to offline?
For NDA written, online coaching is now as effective as offline — provided the classes are live and two-way (not recorded). NCA’s online NDA classes give the same teacher access as the Chandigarh classroom, with the added advantage of recorded backups and Hardit AI follow-up. SSB preparation does benefit from a few offline visits.
How much does online NDA coaching cost?
Quality online NDA coaching in India ranges from ₹15,000 to ₹70,000 for a full 9–12 month batch. NCA’s NDA online plans (VEER Foundation, NDA 1 2027, NDA 2 2027) sit in the middle of that range and include live classes, mocks, SSB prep and Hardit AI — see /courses-redesigned-2026/ for current pricing.
Can I start NDA coaching after Class 10?
Yes — and you should. The NCA VEER Foundation is built exactly for this: a 2-year online NDA program running alongside Class 11 & 12, so by the time you sit for NDA 1 (right after 12th boards) you’ve covered the full UPSC syllabus 1.5×.
Can girls apply for NDA in 2026?
Yes. Since 2021 (after the Supreme Court ruling), NDA admits women cadets. The NDA 2 2026 notification has 20 female-cadet seats across all wings. NCA’s online NDA batches are co-ed with dedicated female SSB mentors for women aspirants.
What is the NDA exam pattern?
Two written papers: Maths (300 marks) and GAT — General Ability Test (600 marks, English + GS), each 2.5 hours. Total written 900 marks with negative marking. Candidates who clear the written are called for the 5-day SSB Interview (900 marks). Final merit is out of 1800.
Is live online NDA coaching available daily?
Yes — NCA’s NDA online program runs daily live classes (Mon–Sat) for Maths, GAT and current affairs, plus weekly full-length mocks. Every live class is recorded; you can rewatch any session.
What’s special about Hardit AI in NCA’s NDA online coaching?
Hardit AI is the only AI mentor in Indian defence-exam coaching that’s trained on 59 years of NCA’s own NDA mock-test data. After each mock it gives you a weakness report, a topic-by-topic revision plan, a score-trajectory graph, and notifies Hartaj Sir if you start falling behind. Included free with every NDA batch.
Do I need to buy NDA books separately if I join NCA online?
No. NCA provides full study material, PYQ-solved books and daily current-affairs notes inside the course. Up to 90% of the NDA GAT & GS paper is covered straight from NCA’s own notes — you don’t need to buy anything additional.
What if I miss a live NDA class?
Every live class is recorded and uploaded to your NCA dashboard within hours. You can watch at any speed, take notes, and ask the same doubt in the next live class — no lectures lost.