NDA GAT Syllabus and Chapter Wise Weightage
NDA Exam 2023
NDA or National Defence Academy Examination is one of the most prestigious examinations of India. NDA is conducted by UPSC twice a year for Army, Navy and Airforce. NDA gives opportunity to Youngsters to make a Career in Armed Forces as an Officer right after 12th Class. After Successfully Qualifying NDA Exam, Candidates are trained at National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Pune.
NDA Exam Paper Pattern
NDA Exam consists of two papers- 1. Math and 2. GAT(General Ability Test). Math consists of 120 Questions and Candidates have 150 minutes to solve the paper. GAT consists of 150 Questions and Candidates have 150 minutes to solve the paper. Math Paper is of 300 Marks and GAT is of 600 Marks.
NDA GAT Exam Syllabus
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Topics
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Syllabus
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English
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- Grammar & usage
- Comprehension & cohesion
- Spotting of errors
- Para Jumbling
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Vocabulary
- Cloze Test
- Idioms & Proverbs
- Completion of Sentence & Para
- Sentence Correction & Improvement
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Physics
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- Properties of Mass, Weight, Volume, and Sound waves
- Properties and States of Matter
- Heat and its effects
- Barometer
- Rectilinear propagation of Light
- Density and Specific Gravity
- Human Eye
- Electrical Circuits
- Spherical mirrors and human eye lenses
- Reflection and Refraction of Light
- Velocity/Acceleration
- Motion of objects
- Natural and Artificial Magnets
- Archimedes’ Principle
- Properties of a Magnet
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Earth as a Magnet
- Force and Momentum
- Static and Current Electricity
- Parallelogram of Forces
- Ohm’s Law
- Power and Energy
- Primary and Secondary Cells
- Use of X-Rays
- Elementary ideas of work
- Magnetic effects of Current
- Gravitation
- Conductors and Non-conductors
- Measurement of Temperature and Heat
- Working of Simple Pendulum, Pulleys, Levers, Periscope, Siphon, Balloon, Pumps, Gramophone, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Lightning Conductors, Telegraphs, Telephone, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass, Safety Fuses.
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Chemistry
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- Changes in physical and chemical conditions.
- Chemical Combination Law.
- Air and water properties.
- Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide preparation and properties, oxidation, and reduction. Acids, bases, salts, etc. Carbon— various forms. Fertilizers— Artificial and Natural.
- Material used in the preparation of substances such as Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Gun-Powder and Safety Matches.
- Basic ideas on Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights structure, Valence
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Biology
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- Living and non-living differences
- Life basis — cells, protoplasms, tissues
- Plant and animal growth and reproduction
- Human Body's basic knowledge and its important organs
- Common epidemics, causes, and prevention of them
- Food — man's energy source
- Food constituents, balanced diet
- Meteors and Comets Solar System, Eclipses.
- Eminent Scientists' achievements
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History
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- A comprehensive survey of Indian History, focusing on culture and civilization
- Freedom movement
- Indian Constitution and Administration elementary study
- India's Five Year Plans
- Panchayati Raj, Community Development Co-operatives
- Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, Mahatma Gandhi's Basic Teachings, National Integration and Welfare State
- Modern world forces; Renaissance, Exploration, and Discovery
- American Independence War
- French Revolution, Russian Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution
- Impact on society of science and technology
- One World Concept, UN, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, and Communism
- India's role in today's world
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Geography
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- The shape and size of the Earth
- Lattitudes, Longitudes, Time Concept
- Date-Line International
- Earth's movements and effects
- Earth's origin
- Rocks and their classification; mechanical and chemical weathering, earthquakes, and volcanoes
- Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and their composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anticyclones; Humidity; Condensation 23 and Precipitation; Climate Types, World's Major Natural Regions
- India's regional geography— climate, natural vegetation.
- Resources for minerals and power; location and distribution of agricultural and industrial activities
- Important seaports and major seaports, land, and air routes
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Current Affairs
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- National and International Events, Appointments, Important Days, Cultural Activities, Sports Activities, Awards and Honors etc
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Chapter wise Weightage in GAT NDA Exam
English:
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English Topics
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Number of Questions Asked
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Weightage
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Spotting Errors
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5 Questions
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3.33%
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Comprehension
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6 Questions
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4%
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Selecting Words
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10 Questions
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6.66%
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Ordering of Words in a Sentence
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9 Questions
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6%
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Sentence Improvement
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10 Questions
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6.66%
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Antonyms
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5 Questions
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3.33%
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Synonyms
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5 Questions
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3.33%
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General Knowledge:
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General Knowledge Topics
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Number of Questions Asked
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Weightage
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Physics
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23 Questions
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15.33%
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Chemistry
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16 Questions
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10.66%
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General Science
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11 Questions
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7.33%
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History & Freedom Movement
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16 Questions
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10.66%
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Geography
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17 Questions
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11.33%
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Current Events
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17 Questions
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11.33%
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Why It is important to know the weightage of Topics in NDA Exam
Syllabus of the NDA Exam is very vast and before starting preparation Candidates must know which topics they should focus more or which topics they should focus less. Candidates should prepare all the topics but they should focus more on those topics which have higher weightage in the NDA Exam.
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