NDA 1 Admit Card released 04 April 2026. Exam on 12 April 2026. Download from upsc.gov.in.
? Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Exam City Notice | Last week of March 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 04 April 2026 ✅ |
| Written Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| SSB Interview (if qualified) | Announced after result |
? Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / Sons of JCOs/NCOs | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | SBI Net Banking / Visa / MasterCard / UPI |
? Age Limit
| Eligible Age (NDA) | 15 to 17.5 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| Born Not Earlier Than | 02 January 2008 |
| Born Not Later Than | 01 January 2011 |
| Note | Only unmarried Male and Female candidates are eligible |
? Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Marks / Duration |
| Paper I | Mathematics | 300 marks / 2.5 hours |
| Paper II | General Ability Test (English + GK) | 600 marks / 2.5 hours |
| Total | 900 marks — Two shifts on same day |
Negative Marking: -0.83 marks per wrong answer (Paper I) and -1.33 marks (Paper II).
? Required Documents at Exam Centre
- Printed NDA Admit Card from upsc.gov.in (A4 size)
- Valid Original Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / School ID / Voter ID if 18+)
- Passport-size photograph (same as application)
- No electronic items, phone, or watch allowed
⬇️ How to Download UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026
1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
2. Click on 'e-Admit Cards' or 'Examinations' tab on the homepage.
3. Find the link 'NDA & NA (I) 2026 e-Admit Card'.
4. Enter your Registration ID (or Roll Number) and Date of Birth.
5. Click Submit — your admit card will appear.
6. Download and print on A4 paper.
7. Carry it with original photo ID to the exam centre on 12 April 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the NDA exam?
A: NDA (National Defence Academy) is a prestigious entrance exam conducted by UPSC for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Indian Naval Academy (NA) after Class 12.
Q: When is the NDA 1 2026 exam?
A: The NDA 1 2026 written exam is scheduled for 12 April 2026. The admit card was released on 04 April 2026.
Q: What happens after NDA written exam?
A: Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for SSB (Service Selection Board) Interview, which tests psychological aptitude, physical fitness, and leadership qualities.
Q: Are female candidates eligible for NDA?
A: Yes. Since 2022, both male and female unmarried candidates are eligible to apply for NDA/NA entry.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: https://upsc.gov.in/
