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Lasya Suryanarayanan 18th Apr, 2022

Hi,

Based on my experience, I can say that you can easily clear the NDA written exam if you prepare with a positive approach and well planned manner. I cannot impose my itinerary on you but, I would like to share how I planned my preparations. As you know, the first step is our written exam and we need to clear it to proceed to the SSB interview. Investing the majority of your time in preparing for it is advisable. Prepare in a smart way, like:

  • Clear your basic concepts by sincerely following NCERT text books.

  • As soon as you complete a topic try to take a test and do a self assessment.

  • Keep revisiting the topics already covered before you start a new topic.

  • You should practice previous years' question papers to analyze your preparation.

  • Effective time management is very important as you need to solve all questions within the stipulated time.

  • Last but not least, approach your exam with confidence and a positive attitude.

These are just a few of the points which I followed for myself. Apart from these points, I suggest you take good online classes at your comfort to cover the syllabus in a well organized way. Numerous websites and online coaching institutes are providing us with online coaching. I personally utilized the coaching provided by Unacademy and have opted for the Iconic subscription (https://unacademy.com/goal/nda/DANNJ) which really helped me with their live classes. The structured syllabus helped me to cover the syllabus in very little time and also in an organized way. The most helpful one was the mock tests which helped me to prepare for the exam in a better way, I could clearly analyze my performance where I had to invest more effort. Finally, Unacademy provides this subscription at a nominal price compared to other learning platforms. I have just shared my point of view.  I hope they stand helpful to you.

Good luck!!

Lasya Suryanarayanan 18th Apr, 2022

Hi,

Based on my experience, I can say that you can easily clear the NDA written exam if you prepare with a positive approach and well planned manner. I cannot impose my itinerary on you but, I would like to share how I planned my preparations. As you know, the first step is our written exam and we need to clear it to proceed to the SSB interview. Investing the majority of your time in preparing for it is advisable. Prepare in a smart way, like:

  • Clear your basic concepts by sincerely following NCERT text books.

  • As soon as you complete a topic try to take a test and do a self assessment.

  • Keep revisiting the topics already covered before you start a new topic.

  • You should practice previous years' question papers to analyze your preparation.

  • Effective time management is very important as you need to solve all questions within the stipulated time.

  • Last but not least, approach your exam with confidence and a positive attitude.

These are just a few of the points which I followed for myself. Apart from these points, I suggest you take good online classes at your comfort to cover the syllabus in a well organized way. Numerous websites and online coaching institutes are providing us with online coaching. I personally utilized the coaching provided by Unacademy and have opted for the Iconic subscription (https://unacademy.com/goal/nda/DANNJ) which really helped me with their live classes. The structured syllabus helped me to cover the syllabus in very little time and also in an organized way. The most helpful one was the mock tests which helped me to prepare for the exam in a better way, I could clearly analyze my performance where I had to invest more effort. Finally, Unacademy provides this subscription at a nominal price compared to other learning platforms. I have just shared my point of view.  I hope they stand helpful to you.

Good luck!!

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ADITYA KUMAR Student Expert 14th Apr, 2022

Hello

Unfortunately, we don't offer any online course for NDA preparation. But to prepare online, what you can do is take the help of YouTube, there are several good teachers there you can choose from . Just search the topic you want to learn on YouTube, you will get them, watch the video lectures, and make notes simultaneously while the lecture.

Here are  the tips to prepare well for NDA Examination:-

--------------------------) First of all know the syllabus and examination pattern.


Syllabus:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-syllabus

Examination pattern:-

Papers

Subject

No. of Questions

Maximum marks

Duration

Paper 1

Mathematics

120

300

2 hours 30 minutes

Paper 2

GAT

150

600

2 hours 30 minutes

Total


900

5 hours

NDA Examination pattern  for Maths

Total Questions

120

Total Marks

300

Marks for each correct answer

2.5

for each incorrect answer

-0.83


NDA examination pattern for General Ability Test

Sections

Maximum marks

Part A - English

200

Part B - General Knowledge

Physics

100


Chemistry

60

General Science

40

History, Freedom Movement, etc.

80

Geography

80

Current Events

40

Total

600

For detailed examination pattern checkout:-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-exam-pattern


---------------------) The top books which you can follow for the preparation of your NDA  examination  are provided below:-

>>>>>> MATHS

NDA Mathematics Books

Author / Publisher

NCERT Maths - 11 &12th

NCERT

Mathematics

R.S. Aggarwal

Mathematics for NDA and NA

S Chand publication

R.S. Agarwal

NDA Entrance Exam

E. S. Ramasamy


>>>>>> GAT

NDA General Ability Test Book Name

Author/Publisher

Science and Technology in India

Kalpana Rajaram: Spectrum

Oxford School Atlas

Oxford

Social  P roblems In India (Indian So ciety – GS1)

Ram Ahuja

Objective General English for Competitive Exams

S.P. Bakshi

General Knowledge

Arihant

General Scien ce Guide for Competit ive Exams – CSAT/ NDA/ CD S/ Railwa ys/ SSC/ UPS C/ State PSC/ Defen ce

Disha

History Of Mode rn India

Bipan Chandra


For more about books for nda visit :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/best-books-prepare-for-nda

------------------------) Practice questions:- after finishing each chapter you should practice mcqs in case of both Maths & GAT

------------------------) Short breaks :- take short breaks in between your studies, studying continuously can be brain tiring and it becomes difficult to focus and study with concentration, so take breaks to relax and refresh your brain.

------------------------) Make short notes:- You should make chapterwise short notes .These short notes will be a great revision tool for your examination.

------------------------) Set  goals :- set daily & weekly goals to cover your syllabus and meet them without any fail.

------------------------) Follow a routine or timetable :- you can make a routine and religiously follow it and try to give at least 7- 8 hours to study each day in your routine.

------------------------) Revise:- Revision is very important otherwise as you move forward in your syllabus, you start forgetting what  you have learned before and you won't be able to perform well in your examination.

------------------------) Solve previous year NDA question papers and attempt mock test :- Solving previous year and mock NDA questions papers will let you know the examination pattern, your preparation level etc and  it will be of great help to you . For nda previous year papers checkout our page at:- at https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-question-papers/amp

For more tips checkout:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-to-prepare-for-nda


Thank you


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