Question 1

Is the UPSC NDA mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every UPSC NDA mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the UPSC NDA exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

UPSC NDA & NA 2026 is a offline omr + ssb interview test with 270 questions for a total of 900 marks, conducted over 5 hours. The paper is divided into 2 sections — Mathematics, General Ability Test (English + GK). Marking scheme: +2.5 / -0.83 in Math; +4 / -1.33 in GAT.

Question 3

Is there negative marking in UPSC NDA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, UPSC NDA has negative marking. Exact scheme: +2.5 / -0.83 in Math; +4 / -1.33 in GAT. Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

Can I take the UPSC NDA mock test in Hindi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TestCrux offers UPSC NDA mock tests in English and Hindi. You can toggle the question language mid-test without losing any of your answers — exactly like the real CBT interface used by NTA, SSC and IBPS.

Question 5

What is the age limit for UPSC NDA?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age as of the notification's cut-off date. Age relaxation applies per the official notification for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories.

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required for UPSC NDA?

Accepted Answer

To appear for UPSC NDA & NA, a candidate typically needs: Army wing: 12th pass (any stream); Air Force, Navy, Naval Academy: 12th with Physics & Math. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Union Public Service Commission for the exact cut-off.

Question 7

When will UPSC NDA 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next UPSC NDA exam is scheduled for 19 Apr 2026. Union Public Service Commission publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 8

What is the UPSC NDA application fee?

Accepted Answer

The UPSC NDA application fee for the general category is ₹100. Free for SC/ST/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs

Question 9

How should I prepare for UPSC NDA with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length UPSC NDA mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 10

Who conducts UPSC NDA?

Accepted Answer

UPSC NDA & NA is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://upsc.gov.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Union Public Service Commission so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Mathematics	120	300	150 min
General Ability Test (English + GK)	150	600	150 min

UPSC NDA & NA

About UPSC NDA

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

Mathematics

General Ability Test

Application Fee

Selection Process

Two-stage selection

Official Resources

Practice for UPSC NDA

Take a free UPSC NDA mock test

UPSC NDA — Frequently Asked Questions

UPSC Prelims

UPSC CAPF

UPSC Mains

UPSC CDS