NDA-2 2022 Exam Syllabus & Exam Pattern for Girls and Boys

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The UPSC conducts the NDA entrance exam twice a year to recruit eligible male and female aspirants for admission into the National Defence Academy. As per the official exam calendar published by the Union Public Service Commission, the NDA 2 2022 exam is scheduled to take place on 9th September 2022. The official notification for the same will be issued on 18th May 2022. Defence aspirants who are planning to take the NDA 2 2022 entrance exam can check the detailed syllabus and exam pattern in the below section. Read on to know more about the official syllabus and exam pattern of the NDA 2 2022 exam.

Key Highlights of the NDA 2 2022 Exam

Specifications	Details
Exam Name	National Defence Academy - NDA Exam
Exam Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission - UPSC
Official Website	Welcome to UPSC \| UPSC
Application Mode	Online
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Educational Qualification	10+2 Passed / Appearing
Online Application Starts From	18th May 2022
Last Date of Online Application	14th June 2022
Issue of Admit Cards	August 2022
NDA 2 2022 Exam Date	4th September 2022
Subjects Covered	Maths & General Ability Test (GAT)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Selection Process	Written + SSB + Medical

NDA 2 2022 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The NDA written examination consists of two sections, Mathematics and GAT (General Ability Test). The NDA written exam is conducted in an offline mode and consists of only objective-type questions with answers to be marked on an OMR sheet. The syllabus is presented in detail in the table below.

Mathematics
General Ability Test (GAT) including English

NDA 2 2022 Mathematics Syllabus

Algebra
Matrices and Determinants
Trigonometry
Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus and Differential Equation
Vector Algebra
Statistics and Probability

NDA 2 2022 Mathematics Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	120
Maximum Marks	300
Positive Marking	2.5 marks for every correct option
Negative Marking	0.83 marks for every incorrect option
Time Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes

NDA 2 2022 General Ability Test - GAT Syllabus

The General Ability Test - GAT section of the NDA written examination is further divided into two parts, English and General Knowledge.
Out of 150 objective questions asked in the GAT section, 50 questions belong to English and the remaining 100 questions are asked from General Knowledge.
The General Knowledge part comprises questions from Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and the Current Events.

English

Reading Comprehension
Grammar and Vocabulary
Synonyms and Antonym
Idioms and Phrases
One-word substitutions
Para Jumbles
Spotting the Errors
Sentence Sequencing

Physics

Physical Properties and States of Matter
Principle of Archimedes
Mass, Weight, Volume
Density and Specific Gravity
Velocity and Acceleration
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Stability and Equilibrium of Bodies
Sound waves and their Properties
Reflection and Refraction
Spherical Mirrors and Lenses
Natural and Artificial Magnets
Static and Current Electricity
Conductors and Non-conductors
Ohm’s Law
Measurement of
Electrical Power
Primary and Secondary Cells
Use of X-Rays

Chemistry

Physical and Chemical Changes
Symbols, Formulae, and Simple Chemical Equations
Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds
Law of Chemical Combination
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon-dioxide
Properties of Air and Water
Oxidation and Reduction
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Fertilizers - Natural and Artificial
Elementary ideas about the Structure of Atom
Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency

General Science

Difference Between the Living and Non-living
Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasm, and Tissues
Common Epidemics - Causes and Prevention
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Elementary Knowledge of the Human Body and its Important Organs
Constituents of Food & Balanced Diet
The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses

Social Studies

Indian History - Culture and Civilisation
Freedom Movement in India
Elementary Knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
Elementary Study of Indian Constitution and Administration
Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development
Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State
Renaissance, Exploration, and Discovery
War of American Independence
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution
Impact of Science and Technology on Society
United Nations Organization (UNO)
Concept of One World
Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, and Communism
Role of India in the Present World
Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Geography

The Earth - Shape, and Size
Latitudes and Longitudes
Concept of Time
International Date Line
Movements of Earth and their Effects
Origin of Earth
Rocks & Classifications - Weathering, Mechanical, and Chemical
Ocean Currents and Tides
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
The atmosphere and its Composition
Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure
Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anti-cyclones
Humidity, Condensation, and Precipitation
Types of Climate
Major Natural Regions of the World
Regional Geography of India—Climate & Natural Vegetation
Mineral and Power Resources
Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities
Important Sea Ports and Main Sea
Land and Air Routes of India
Main Items of Imports and Exports of India

Current Events

Important National Happenings and Events
Important International Happenings and Events
Current Important World Events
Prominent Personalities - Indian and International
Sports and Awards
Heritage and Culture

NDA 2 2022 General Ability Test - GAT Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Parts	English and General Knowledge
Number of Questions	English - 50 General Knowledge - 100
Maximum Marks	English - 200 General Knowledge - 400
Positive Marking	04 marks for every correct option
Negative Marking	1.33 marks for every incorrect option
Time Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes