UPSC successfully conducted the NDA 1 2025 Maths Exam on 13th April 2025, across various centers in India. If we talk about a Mathematics paper, it is a crucial part of the examination and requires a strong foundation in various mathematical concepts. The questions in this section aim to test your problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and understanding of basic mathematical principles. Here, the experienced Faculty at Target Defence Academy has given a detailed analysis of the NDA 1 2025 Maths exam, including the overall difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, and expected cut-off.
NDA Maths Exam Overview
Most aspirants preparing for the NDA exam already know that there are two papers in the NDA Written Exam: the first paper in Maths and the second paper in GAT (General Ability Test). The maths paper is conducted in the first shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (as per the previous exam time). In this table, we have given the total questions, total marks, and marking scheme in detail.
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Frequency of exam | Twice a year |
| No. of Questions | 120 |
| Marks | 300 |
| Marks for the correct answer | 2.5 marks |
| Marks for the Incorrect answer | -0.83 marks |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Official website | www.upsc.gov.in |
NDA 1 2025 Exam Analysis Difficulty Level
| Paper | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Easy to Moderate |
| GAT | Moderate |
NDA 1 2025 Maths Exam Analysis
| Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence & Series | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quadratic Equations | 4 | Moderate |
| General Maths | 1 | Easy |
| Determinants and Matrices | 11 | Easy to Moderate |
| Complex Number | 2 | Moderate |
| Permutation and combination | 5 | Moderate |
| Binomial Theorem | 2 | Moderate |
| Trigonometry | 21 | Moderate |
| 2D Geometry | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
| 3D | 7 | Moderate |
| Vector | 4 | Moderate |
| Calculus | 27 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Function | 2 | Easy |
| Statistics | 10 | Moderate |
| Probability | 10 | Moderate |
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NDA 1 2025 Expected Cut-Off
Based on the exam analysis and student feedback, the expected cut-off for the Maths paper can range between 85 to 95 marks, depending on the normalisation and overall performance.
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Team members at Target Defence Academy visited many exam centres and asked about the difficulty level of the NDA 1 2025 Maths Paper. Here are students’ reviews on NDA Maths Paper 2025:
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✅ What’s Next after Clearing the Written Section
Candidates who clear the NDA 1 2025 written exam will be shortlisted for the SSB Interview, a rigorous 5-day SSB Interview Procedure, personality and intelligence assessment. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of the written exam and SSB Interview.
Important Dates
| Result Date | 5 May (Expected) |
| SSB Interview Date | Begins from 1st June 2025 (Expected) |
| NDA 2 2025 Notification Date | 28 May, 2025 |
| NDA 2 2025 Admit Card | 30th August, 2025 |
| NDA 2 2025 Exam Date | 14 September |