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Our NDA Foundation Course is designed to support students at all stages — whether you are starting just after Class 10th or preparing after Class 12th.
We cover the entire NDA syllabus step-by-step, following the UPSC guidelines. The foundation course also integrates regular revision, doubt-clearing, testing and personality building.
What’s Included in the NDA Foundation Course:
Our structured approach ensures students understand the core concepts, improve logic and solve questions with speed and accuracy.
NDA exam consists of two papers — Mathematics and GAT. Our curriculum covers each part in detail with easy-to-understand teaching methods.
We focus strongly on concept building, practice sets, short-tricks for speed and solving previous year questions chapter-wise.
English
General Science
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Our teaching plan is structured so that students develop both knowledge and understanding, not just memorization.
Testing is a major part of NDA preparation at Breakthrough Point. To help students understand their real performance, we conduct:
After every topic, a quick test helps students revise and practice immediately.
Complete exam-like tests are conducted to improve:
Each mock test is checked and analysed, and a faculty member shares the improvement plan.
NDA physical standards require strength, stamina and discipline. Along with academic preparation, we provide structured fitness training:
Our physical instructors guide students in improving endurance and reach the required fitness benchmarks.
NDA is not only about clearing a written exam. It builds leadership. We help students improve:
Guest lectures by ex-defence personnel help students understand military life, discipline and the real meaning of serving the nation.
Consistent practice with PYQs improves accuracy and helps students understand question patterns. We provide:
Each PYQ is discussed in class to understand logic and develop correct methods.
Get ready for the NDA exam with expert guidance, personalized support, and a balanced focus on both academics and physical fitness .
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam 1, 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11th December 2024 |
| Last Date for Application | 31st December 2024 |
| Exam Date | 13th April 2025 |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 16.5 to 19.5 years |
| Education | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (for Air Force and Navy) |
| Gender | Both Male and Female Can Apply |
| Training Duration | The training time at NDA lasts six terms or three years. There are two-term springs each year: |
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Pattern | Written Exam : Objective type (multiple choice questions) SSB Interview : For selected candidates after written exam |
| Subjects for Written Exam | Mathematics General Ability Test (GAT) including English, General Knowledge, etc. |
| Total Marks | Mathematics : 300 Marks GAT : 600 Marks Total : 900 Marks (written) |
| Duration | Mathematics : 2.5 hours GAT : 2.5 hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both papers |
| Application Process | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Application | Online via the UPSC website |
| Admit Card Availability | Available for download a few weeks before the exam |
For students preparing beyond the written exam, we also offer dedicated SSB coaching. You can check our complete SSB program here:
Click HereAspirants can also practice with our highly effective online/offline test series.
Click HereConfused about how to start your NDA preparation journey? Our experts at BREAKTHROUGH POINT are here to guide you with a free counseling session.