Hello
If you are an art student then you are eligible for only Army wing of NDA.
It doesn't matter even if you are an Arts student and doesn't have maths you will still have to prepare maths and GAT for NDA
This is because,
NDA examination pattern and syllabus and everything is same for everyone irrespective of what you have studied in your class 12 and whether you had maths or not
For your reference,
NDA Examination pattern is given below:-
Papers
Subject
No. of Questions
Maximum marks
Duration
Paper 1
Mathematics
120
300
2 hours 30 minutes
Paper 2
GAT
150
600
Total
900
5 hours
NDA Examination pattern for Maths
Total Questions
Total Marks
Marks for each correct answer
2.5
for each incorrect answer
-0.83
NDA examination pattern for General Ability Test
Sections
Part A - English
200
Part B - General Knowledge
Physics
100
Chemistry
60
General Science
40
History, Freedom Movement, etc.
80
Geography
Current Events
For detailed examination pattern checkout:-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-exam-pattern
Here's how you can prepare for NDA Examination:-
--------------------------) First of all know the syllabus and examination pattern.
Syllabus:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-syllabus
---------------------) 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
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
Hello Aspirant
For admission into the three NDA wings—the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force—the UPSC conducts the NDA-NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY exam twice a year as NDA-I and NDA-II.
Without maths, you can apply for NDA exam for Army Wing. Without maths, you are not eligible for Indian Navy and Air Force.
Please refer this link for more information:
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/nda
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