UPSC NDA Syllabus 2026: Mathematics & General Ability Test (GAT) Topics

UPSC NDA

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Overview Syllabus Eligibility Exam Pattern Cut-off

Mathematics & GAT Subject Breakdown

Paper-I: Mathematics (Code 01: 120 Qs, 300 Marks)

Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of 2D and 3D, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.

Paper-II: General Ability Test GAT (Code 02: 150 Qs, 600 Marks)

Part A - English (200 Marks): Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion.
Part B - General Knowledge (400 Marks): Section A (Physics - 100 Marks), Section B (Chemistry - 60 Marks), Section C (General Science - 40 Marks), Section D (History, Freedom Movement - 80 Marks), Section E (Geography - 80 Marks), Section F (Current Events - 40 Marks).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What topics are covered in NDA Mathematics?

Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.