UPSC NDA Previous Year Question Papers – Download PYQs & Answer Keys

UPSC NDA 2026

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UPSC NDA PYQs are available from 2010 onwards for both NDA I and NDA II cycles, covering Mathematics and GAT papers. Since both cycles have separate papers, candidates get access to a large question bank for thorough practice.

Why NDA PYQs Are Essential

  • Mathematics questions follow predictable topic patterns – Trigonometry, Matrices, and Calculus consistently appear every year
  • GAT GK questions repeat themes – especially Physics laws, historical events, and geographical facts
  • PYQ analysis reveals UPSC's exact difficulty calibration – neither too basic nor GATE-level
  • Builds exam-day time management skills (120 Maths questions in 150 minutes)

NDA PYQ Papers – Year Wise Availability

YearNDA I (Maths + GAT)NDA II (Maths + GAT)Answer Key
2024AvailableAvailableOfficial (upsc.gov.in)
2023AvailableAvailableOfficial (upsc.gov.in)
2022AvailableAvailableOfficial (upsc.gov.in)
2021AvailableAvailableOfficial (upsc.gov.in)
2019–2020AvailableAvailableOfficial (upsc.gov.in)
2015–2018AvailableAvailableupsc.gov.in / Sarkari247 Archive

How to Access NDA Official PYQs

  • Visit upsc.gov.in → Examinations → NDA & NA Examination → Previous Question Papers
  • Download year-wise PDFs for both NDA I and NDA II (separate papers each cycle)
  • Official answer keys are released by UPSC for all years
  • Use Sarkari247's NDA PYQ section for topic-tagged question analysis

Topic-Wise Question Distribution (Maths – Last 5 Years Average)

TopicAvg Questions/Paper
Trigonometry20–25
Algebra (incl. Matrices)20–22
Calculus (Diff + Integral)18–22
Coordinate Geometry15–18
Statistics & Probability10–12
Vector Algebra8–10

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Are NDA PYQs available for free on the UPSC website?

Yes. All NDA PYQs and official answer keys are available free of cost on upsc.gov.in under the Previous Question Papers section of the NDA & NA Examination page.

Q.Do NDA Maths questions repeat from previous years?

Exact repetition is rare, but question types and specific sub-topics repeat frequently. For example, questions on Conditional Probability, Complex Numbers, and Trigonometric Identities appear in similar forms across multiple years.

Q.How many NDA PYQ papers should I solve?

Solve all available papers from 2015 to 2024 (approximately 20 papers) in timed conditions. This covers ~2,400 Maths questions and ~3,000 GAT questions – a comprehensive practice base for the entire syllabus.

Q.Is there a separate NDA answer key for Maths and GAT?

Yes. UPSC releases separate answer keys for Paper 1 (Maths) and Paper 2 (GAT) on upsc.gov.in after the exam. These are final keys released after the objection window closes.

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