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

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 

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

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

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