The NDA 2 2026 exam was conducted today, 13 September 2026, by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission into the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. Right after the Mathematics paper concluded in the morning shift, the question paper PDF has been uploaded for candidates to download and review. This is one of the fastest paper releases seen for NDA exams, giving candidates a chance to analyse the Maths paper while it is still fresh, and helping those preparing for future attempts.
NDA 2 Question Paper 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 |
| Papers | Mathematics & General Ability Test (GAT) |
| Total Marks | 900 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours (each paper) |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test) |
Today’s Exam – What Happened
NDA 2 2026 exam was held in two sessions on 13 September 2026 — Mathematics from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the General Ability Test (GAT) from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Right after the Mathematics session ended, the Maths question paper has already been made available for download. Candidates can now match their attempted questions with the paper and get an early sense of their preparation level, even before the official answer key comes out.
NDA 2 Question Paper 2026 – PDF Download
| Paper | Download |
|---|---|
| NDA 2 Maths Question Paper, 13 September 2026 | Download PDF |
| NDA 2 GAT Question Paper, 13 September 2026 | Download PDF |
Note: GAT paper PDF will be added once the afternoon session (2:00 PM to 4:30 PM) is over.
NDA Exam Pattern 2026 – Quick Recap
Mathematics Paper
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.83 marks per wrong answer |
General Ability Test (GAT)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 200 |
| General Knowledge | 400 |
| Total | 600 |
Note: GAT covers English along with General Knowledge topics like Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, and Current Events.
Benefits Of Solving Today’s Question Paper
Going through today’s actual Maths paper gives candidates a real sense of the current exam trend, rather than relying only on old papers. It helps in identifying which topics were given more weightage this year, understanding the difficulty level directly, and comparing your own attempted answers against the paper. For candidates preparing for the next NDA cycle, solving this paper under timed conditions is one of the best ways to build accuracy and speed for the real exam.
Previous Session – NDA 1 2026 Question Paper (For Reference)
Candidates can also refer to the NDA 1 2026 papers (conducted on 12 April 2026) to compare question trends across both sessions of the year.
| NDA 1 2026 Paper | Date & Timing | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Download PDF |
| GAT | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Download PDF |
How To Use This Question Paper For Preparation
- Solve the paper in a timed 2.5-hour setting, exactly like the real exam
- Avoid checking solutions while attempting; treat it as a mock exam
- After finishing, go through each question and note down concepts you got wrong
- Make a list of frequently repeated topics from Mathematics and revise formulas around them
- For GAT, focus equally on English grammar/comprehension and static plus current GK
Selection Process After The Written Exam
- Mathematics + GAT Written Exam (conducted today)
- SSB Interview – Intelligence and Personality Test
- Group Testing and Psychological Assessment
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Only candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the SSB interview process, which includes multiple rounds spread across several days.
Important Points To Remember
- The GAT paper PDF is expected to be added a few hours after the afternoon session ends
- Provisional and Official Answer Keys are usually released by UPSC separately, generally closer to or after the result
- No official real-time question paper is shared by UPSC during the exam; today’s PDF comes from candidate-shared question paper right after the session
- Keep checking the official website upsc.gov.in for further updates on answer key and result
FAQs
Q1. Who conducts the NDA 2 2026 exam?
The NDA 2 2026 exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Q2. What is the total marks for the NDA 2026 exam?
900 marks in total — Mathematics (300 marks) and GAT (600 marks).
Q3. Is there negative marking in the NDA 2026 exam?
Yes, negative marking applies in both Mathematics and GAT papers.
Q4. Is today’s Maths question paper official or memory-based?
It is the actual question paper from today’s exam, shared right after the session concluded.
Q5. When will the GAT question paper be available?
It will be added after the afternoon session (2:00 PM to 4:30 PM) concludes.
Q6. What is the next stage after this written exam?
Candidates who qualify will be called for the SSB Interview, including Intelligence and Personality Tests.