NDA General Ability Mock Test
he NDA (National Defence Academy) exam includes a General Ability Test (GAT) which assesses a candidate's overall knowledge and aptitude. Here's the exam pattern for the GAT paper:
- Total Marks: 600
- Number of Questions: 150
- Marks per Question: 4
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, 31 of the marks allotted to that question are deducted (i.e., 1.33 marks).
- Duration: 2 ½ hours
- Sections: The GAT is divided into two parts:
- Part A: English
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Number of Questions: 50
- Part B: General Knowledge
- Maximum Marks: 400
- Number of Questions: 100
- Part A: English
The General Knowledge section includes subjects like:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- General Science
- History, Freedom Movement, etc.
- Geography
- Current Events
To qualify for the NDA written exam, candidates generally need to secure a minimum of around 25% marks in each subject (Mathematics and GAT), along with meeting the overall cut-off marks determined by the UPSC.
In summary, the NDA General Ability Test is a 2 ½ hour paper with 150 objective-type questions carrying a total of 600 marks, with negative marking for incorrect answers. It evaluates English language skills and general awareness.
NDA General Ability Mock Test
Standard
150 Minutes
150 Questions
Study Center
NDA Address-: Mahasiddhanta, D-499 palam extension, Sector 7 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110077