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
| Year | NDA I (Maths + GAT) | NDA II (Maths + GAT) | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2023 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2022 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2021 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2019–2020 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2015–2018 | Available | Available | upsc.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)
| Topic | Avg Questions/Paper |
|---|---|
| Trigonometry | 20–25 |
| Algebra (incl. Matrices) | 20–22 |
| Calculus (Diff + Integral) | 18–22 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 15–18 |
| Statistics & Probability | 10–12 |
| Vector Algebra | 8–10 |