National Defense Academy

NDA Exam Syllabus

An overview of the NDA Exam is given in the table below and a detailed Syllabus of NDA Exam and NA Exam is further defined in the article.

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 - Statistics

English

• Grammar and usage
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension and cohesion

General Knowledge

Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.  

Physics

• Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer
• Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and Energy
• Sound waves and their properties, Simple musical instruments. Modes of transference of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Effects of Heat. Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye
• Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet
• Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-conductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays.
• Simple Pendulum, Balloon, Siphon, Levers, Simple Pulleys, Hydrometer, Telegraphs, Pumps, Pressure Cooker, Telephone, Gramophone, Thermos Flask, Periscope, Telescope, Mariner’s Compass; Safety Fuses, Lightening Conductors, Microscope,.

Chemistry

• Physical and Chemical changes
• Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations
• Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
• Properties of Air and Water
• Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbondioxide, Oxidation and Reduction
• Acids, bases and salts
• Carbon - different forms
• Fertilizers - Natural and Artificial
• How to prepare of Paper, Glass, Ink, Safety Matches, Soap, Cement, Paints, and Gun-Powder
• Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency

General Science

• Difference between the living and non-living
• Basis of Life - Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues
• Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
• Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs
• Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention
• Food - Source of Energy for man
• Constituents of food, Balanced Diet
• The Solar System - Meteors and Comets, Eclipses
• Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Social Studies

• A broad survey of Indian History
• Freedom Movement in India
• Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
• Knowledge about 5 year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development
• Bhoodan, National Integration, Sarvodaya, and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
• Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence
• French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution
• Impact of Science and Technology on Society
• Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism
• Role of India in the present world

Geography

• The Earth, its shape and size
• Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line
• Movements of Earth and their effects. Origin of Earth
• Rocks and its classification; Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Weathering - Mechanical and Chemical,
• Tides Atmosphere and its composition  and Ocean Currents; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Planetary Winds, Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation
• Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World
• Indian Geography - Climate, Mineral, Natural vegetation, and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
• land and air routes, Important Sea ports and main sea. Main items of Imports and Exports of India

Current Events

• Know more about important events happened in India recently
• Current important world events
• Prominent personalities - both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports