The NDA exam consists of Mathematics and GAT Tests. Many a time students are confused due to a lack of guidance and awareness of whether we need to have Maths as a subject in 10+2 or not. The official notification for the NDA exam states that Math at the 10+2 level is mandatory only for those candidates who want to join the Air Force or Naval wing of the National Defence Academy. Though there is a compulsory paper of Maths in the NDA exam one does not need to have Maths as a subject in 10+2. The official notification for the NDA exam states that math at the 10+2 level is mandatory only if an aspirant wants to enter into the Navy and Air Force wing of NDA only then a student should have done their 10+2 with PCM. It doesn't matter whether one has studied PCB, PCM, COMMERCE, OR HUMANITIES in the 10+2 level they still can apply for the NDA. Let us now see other aspects of the NDA exam for candidates who do not have math and how they can score good marks in the mathematics paper of the NDA exam.
How do you tackle the mathematics paper in the NDA exam?
We hope that it's clear that students even without maths as a subject pursuing PCB can still apply and qualify for the NDA exam. However, one has to understand that merely applying for an exam doesn’t ensure selection. One needs to study and practice adequately for the exam consisting of a Mathematics paper and a General Ability Test.
NDA written syllabus consists of 2 papers named -1st –Mathematics and 2nd General Ability paper. Mathematics is a compulsory paper in the NDA exam, and every candidate appearing in the exam must attempt this paper irrespective of his or her academic stream.
NDA Mathematics Exam Pattern
The following table will clear your doubts about how to start preparing for the 1st-paper of Mathematics. It includes shift, number of questions, maximum marks, positive and negative markings, duration, mode of the exam, and the subject-wise cut-off marks.
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PARTICULARS |
DETAILS |
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Paper |
Mathematics |
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Shift |
First |
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No Of Questions |
120 |
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Maximum Marks |
300 |
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Chapters |
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Positive Marking |
2.5 Marks For Every Correct Answer |
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Negative Marking |
0.83 Marks For Every Incorrect Answer |
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Time Duration |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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Mode |
Offline (OMR) |
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Cut Off Marks[Maths] |
25% (It May Vary From 20-30%) |
Cut-Off Marks (Math)
Given your lack of knowledge of mathematics, you will need to follow a proper study schedule in order to pass the NDA exam's mathematics section. You cannot ignore the Maths paper because you are in the PCB or arts streams, as we have already covered. To pass the subject-wise cut-off, you must attempt this paper and receive at least 25% of the possible marks. The NDA Mathematics paper's minimum score, however, might range from 20% to 30%. It has been 25% for the past several years.
Examining past years' papers should be the initial step in accessing the NDA Mathematics exam. You can learn more about the Mathematics chapters or themes by carefully examining the papers from prior years.
How does one achieve the NDA Math paper's minimum cut-off scores?
We must calculate the minimum scores needed to reach the 25% subject-wise cut-off in order to predict how many questions a candidate should attempt in the NDA Maths paper in order to pass the cut-off.
The NDA Maths paper has a maximum score of 300 and a subject-specific cut-off of 25%
Therefore, in order to meet the 25% cut-off in the NDA Maths paper, a candidate must receive at least 75 out of 300 points.
Therefore, a candidate must properly answer at least 30 questions without making any errors in attempts in order to meet the 25% cut-off in the NDA Maths paper.
This should only be used if a candidate lacks a background in mathematics and struggles to receive high enough scores on the mathematics paper.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can students studying the arts apply for NDA?
Yes, arts/humanities can apply for nda exam; maths is not mandatory for the Army wing of the NDA.
2. What is the NDA curriculum for students studying the PCB?
The syllabus stays the same for all students coming from different streams whether arts, commerce science, etc. It consists of the General Ability Test and Mathematics. English, general knowledge, physics, chemistry, general science, geography, history, current events, and more are all covered in GAT.
3. Can I join NDA after 12th arts?
Yes, you can Enroll in NDA by taking the NDA exam after completing your 12th class in the arts/humanities.
4. How do you join NDA after the 12th commerce?
Commerce students can join NDA after the 12th by applying for the exam conducted by UPSC. They can join the Army wing without Maths as a subject.
5. Can a girl join NDA after 12th commerce?
After the 12th commerce, female candidates are welcome to join the NDA.
6. How to join NDA after 12th arts?
Candidates can apply for NDA by taking the UPSC entrance exam after completing their 12th class in the arts.
7. Is NDA for PCB students without math?
Students in Commerce who do not study Mathematics are eligible to join the Army branch of the NDA. Additionally, only the Air Force and Naval wings are required to take Mathematics.
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