NDA Exam Analysis 2023: The Union Public Service Commission successfully concluded the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (I), 2023 (NDA) exam on April 16, 2023. The exam prep team of Jagran Josh has compiled a detailed exam analysis provided by our experts based on the feedback of the candidates who have attempted the exam this year.
In this article, we have shared the exam analysis for NDA 1 2023 to study the good attempts, difficulty level, and expected cut-off.
NDA Exam Analysis 2023
This year, the exam was conducted in two shifts with a duration of 2.5 hours for each paper. Shift 1 was conducted from 10 AM to 12:30 PM for the Mathematics paper for 300 marks. On the other hand, shift 2 was conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM for the General Ability Test (GAT) for 600 marks.
NDA Exam Analysis 2023: Difficult Level
Based on the candidates feedback who appeared in the exam, we have compiled the NDA 1 2023 difficulty level for each section. This year, (which paper was difficult while which was easy, etc).
The overall difficulty level of the exam over the past 5 years’ has been reported to be moderate to difficult. Let us analyze the section-wise difficulty level, topics asked, and questions weightage this year for the NDA exam below.
NDA Exam Maths Difficulty Level
Questions were asked from <topics>. Candidates shared that the Mathematics section was <difficulty level>. Go through the table below to know the topics asked and questions weightage this year.
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Sequence & Series |
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Trigonometry |
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Height & Distance |
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Circle |
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Complex number |
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Binomial theorem |
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Quadratic equation and cube roots |
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Permutation and combination |
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Matrices and Determinants |
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Probability |
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Differential Equation |
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Sets Relations and Functions |
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Lines and Angles |
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Differentiation & its application |
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Integration & its application |
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Limits, Continuity and Differentiability |
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Vector |
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Conic Section |
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Static & DI |
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3D Geometry |
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NDA Paper General Ability Test (GAT) Analysis
Candidates shared that the GAT section was <difficulty level>. Questions were asked from <topics>. Below, we have shared the topics asked and questions weightage for reference purposes.
Topic |
Total Questions |
Difficulty Level |
English |
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History |
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Polity |
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Geography |
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Current Affairs |
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Static GK |
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Physics |
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Chemistry |
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Biology |
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NDA Exam Analysis 2023: Good Attempts
This year, candidates reported that the NDA 1 2023 good attempts in the Mathematics and GAT section were <…> and <…> respectively.
Paper |
Total Questions |
Good Attempts |
Mathematics |
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General Ability Test |
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NDA Exam Expected Cut Off 2023
Along with the exam analysis, candidates can also find the expected NDA cut off marks in order to know about their performance and qualifying chances. After analyzing all the factors that determine the cut off marks and feedback on difficulty level this year, we have shared below the expected cut off marks for reference purposes.
Subject |
NDA Exam Expected Cut Off |
Mathematics |
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General Ability Test |
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Previous Year NDA 1 2022 Exam Analysis
Analyzing the previous years’ exam analysis and cut-offs is crucial to understand the trend of difficulty level, expected number of questions, most often asked topics, etc. Last year, candidates reported the overall difficulty level and good attempts in Mathematics was moderate whereas GAT was easy to moderate. Aspirants can check the NDA 1 2022 exam analysis for detailed good attempts, topics asked, and questions weightage.