NDA Syllabus 2026

Complete subject-wise and topic-wise syllabus for NDA, taken from the official notification.

Mathematics · Written Exam

  • •Sets, relations and functions
  • •Complex numbers and quadratic equations
  • •Binary system of numbers and conversion
  • •Matrices and determinants
  • •Permutation, combination and binomial theorem
  • •Trigonometry: ratios, identities, inverse functions, heights and distances
  • •Analytical geometry of two and three dimensions
  • •Differential calculus: limits, continuity, derivatives and applications
  • •Integral calculus and differential equations
  • •Vector algebra
  • •Statistics: measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation and regression
  • •Probability: addition and multiplication theorems, Bayes theorem, binomial distribution

GAT (General Ability Test) · Written Exam

  • •English grammar and usage, spotting errors and sentence improvement
  • •Vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms and idioms
  • •Comprehension passages and cohesion in extended text
  • •Physics: motion, work and energy, heat, light, sound, magnetism and electricity
  • •Chemistry: physical and chemical changes, acids, bases and salts, carbon and its compounds, fertilisers, common chemical substances
  • •General Science: cell structure, human body systems, food and nutrition, common diseases
  • •History: freedom movement, Indian Constitution, renaissance, exploration and discovery, world wars
  • •Geography: earth and its motions, atmosphere, ocean currents, climate, agriculture and industries of India
  • •Indian polity and administration, Panchayati Raj, five year plans
  • •Current events in India and the world, sports and important institutions