NDA (National Defence Academy Exam (UPSC)) — Free Online Mock Test
Two papers: Mathematics 120 Q (2.5h, 300 marks) + GAT 150 Q (2.5h, 600 marks). GAT covers English, GK (history/polity/geography), physics, chemistry, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Advanced
India
Government & Civil Service
270 questions
300 min
50 distinct variants
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NDA section breakdown
The NDA mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q)
120 questions · 150 minutes · ~75 sec/question
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Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q)
150 questions · 150 minutes · ~60 sec/question
NDA scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: NDA penalises wrong answers (-0.83 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: NDA (out of 900).
How NDA is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
NDA time strategy
With 270 questions in 300 minutes, you have about 67 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q)
Target ~75 sec/question. If a question takes more than 113 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q)
Target ~60 sec/question. If a question takes more than 90 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
NDA topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NDA, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q)
- NDA-Math — Trigonometry · 20
- NDA-Math — Calculus — Derivatives · 12
- NDA-Math — Calculus — Integration · 7
- Algebra — Quadratics · 4
- Algebra — Systems · 4
- Algebra — Exponents · 4
- Algebra — Inequalities · 4
- Algebra — Functions · 4
Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q)
- Indian History · 20
- Indian Geography · 20
- Chemistry — Fundamentals · 15
- Indian Polity · 10
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 10
- Physics — Energy · 5
- Physics — Mechanics · 5
- Physics — Circular Motion · 4
Sample NDA questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge NDA bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q) · NDA-Math — Trigonometry
Q1. cos(0°) = ?
Why: Correct answer: D — 1. Topic: NDA-Math — Trigonometry.
Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q) · Reading — Globalization
Q2. The passage on globalization primarily aims to:
Why: Correct answer: D — describe a phenomenon or concept. Topic: Reading — Globalization.
Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q) · NDA-Math — Trigonometry
Q3. sin(90°) = ?
Why: Correct answer: A — 1. Topic: NDA-Math — Trigonometry.
Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q) · Reading — Trade History
Q4. According to the trade history passage, the topic is best described as:
Why: Correct answer: A — well-established and significant. Topic: Reading — Trade History.
Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q) · NDA-Math — Trigonometry
Q5. sin(A + B) = ?
Why: Correct answer: B — sinA·cosB + cosA·sinB. Topic: NDA-Math — Trigonometry.
Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q) · Reading — Vaccines
Q6. Which best summarises the vaccines passage?
Why: Correct answer: B — A concise factual overview. Topic: Reading — Vaccines.
These are a handful of the 13500 unique NDA questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
NDA difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Two papers: Mathematics 120 Q (2.5h, 300 marks) + GAT 150 Q (2.5h, 600 marks). GAT covers English, GK (history/polity/geography), physics, chemistry, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's NDA bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for NDA
Real test-day interface
Our nta skin mirrors the actual NDA testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
13500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the NDA exam pattern?
- National Defence Academy Exam (UPSC) contains 270 questions across 2 sections: Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q), Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q). Total duration is 300 minutes (about 67 seconds per question).
- Does NDA have negative marking?
- Yes — NDA carries negative marking of -0.83 per wrong answer and 2.5 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is NDA scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 900. NDA (out of 900).
- How can I practise NDA online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length NDA mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of NDA?
- NDA is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Two papers: Mathematics 120 Q (2.5h, 300 marks) + GAT 150 Q (2.5h, 600 marks). GAT covers English, GK (history/polity/geography), physics, chemistry, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the NDA exam?
- NDA runs for 300 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in NDA?
- NDA is split into: Paper 1 — Mathematics (120 Q), Paper 2 — General Ability Test (150 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Two papers: Mathematics 120 Q (2.5h, 300 marks) + GAT 150 Q (2.5h, 600 marks). GAT covers English, GK (history/polity/geography), physics, chemistry, current affairs. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NDA?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the NDA test adaptive?
- No — NDA is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NDA mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NDA variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 13500 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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