NDA Study Guide
A complete preparation guide for National Defence Academy. Below is the full syllabus broken down by subject, along with the topics you need to master to crack NDA.
Mathematics
13 topics to cover
- Algebra (Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Logarithms, AP, GP, HP)
- Matrices and Determinants (Types, Properties, Operations, Inverse)
- Trigonometry (Ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances, Inverse Functions)
- Analytical Geometry (2D: Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola; 3D: Direction Cosines, Lines, Planes)
- Differential Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Maxima & Minima)
- Integral Calculus (Integration techniques, Definite Integrals, Area under curves)
- Differential Equations (First order, Linear equations)
- Vector Algebra (Addition, Scalar & Vector products)
- Statistics (Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion)
- Probability (Basic probability, Conditional probability, Bayes theorem)
- Sets, Relations and Functions
- Binomial Theorem
- Permutation and Combination
General Ability Test
10 topics to cover
- English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting)
- Physics (Physical quantities, Motion, Force, Work Energy Power, Gravitation, Properties of Matter, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics)
- Chemistry (Physical & Chemical changes, Elements Compounds Mixtures, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Acids Bases Salts, Oxidation Reduction, Metals Non-metals, Carbon compounds)
- General Science (Scientific terms, Inventions, Discoveries, Diseases, Nutrition)
- History (Ancient India - Indus Valley, Vedic period; Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire; Modern India - British Rule, Freedom Movement)
- Geography (Earth - Solar system, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere; Indian Geography - Physical features, Climate, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industries)
- Indian Polity & Constitution (Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Union & State Government, Parliament, Judiciary)
- Indian Economy (Planning, Budget, Banking, Currency, GST, Agriculture, Industry)
- Current Affairs (National & International events, Defence news, Awards, Sports)
- General Knowledge (Books & Authors, Famous Personalities, Important Days, UN & International Organizations)
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