UPSC NDA 1 Question Paper 2025: Download Maths and GAT All Set Paper PDF

Apr 17 2025 2:00PM, Mayank Gupta

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NDA 1 Question Paper 2025: The National Defence Academy (NDA) exam is an important step for students who want to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces. Every year, thousands of candidates appear for this exam to join the Army, Navy, or Air Force. In 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the NDA & NA (I) 2025 exam on April 13, 2025, for admission to the 155th NDA Course and the 117th Naval Academy (NA) Course.
To help students who appeared for the exam—or those preparing for future attempts—we are providing the complete NDA 1 Question Paper 2025. You can download the question papers for all sets of both the Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) sections.
Just click on the link below to download the NDA question paper in PDF format and start analyzing the questions for better preparation.

NDA 1 2025 Question Paper

The exam consists of two papers: Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Conducted by UPSC in offline mode, the NDA exam comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in both English and Hindi languages. The Mathematics exam consists of 120 questions, carrying a total of 300 marks, while the GAT includes 150 questions for 600 marks. For the NDA Question Paper 2025, click the direct link below.

NDA Question Paper 2025 PDF Download
NDA Mathematics Question Paper (Set D) PDF Download
NDA GAT Question Paper PDF Download

NDA 1 2025 Exam Highlights

The NDA Exam is being conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The selection process includes a written examination followed by the SSB interview for shortlisted candidates. The NDA exam comprises two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), carrying a total of 900 marks. Successful candidates undergo rigorous training at the NDA in Khadakwasla, Pune, to serve as commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces.

Exam Name

National Defence Academy (NDA) 1 2025

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Exam Mode

OMR-Based Test

Subjects Covered
  • Mathematics
  • General Ability Test (GAT)
Total Marks
  • Mathematics: 300
  • GAT: 600
Total Questions
  • Mathematics: 120
  • GAT: 150
Exam Duration

2.5 hours for each paper

Marking Scheme
  • Mathematics: +2.5 marks for every correct answer
  • GAT: +4 marks for every correct answer
  • One third mark will be deducted for each incorrect response
Selection Process
  • Written Exam
  • SSB Interview
  • Medical Test
  • Final Merit List