What is the NDA Answer Key?

The NDA Answer Key is a document released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) that contains the correct answers to the questions asked in the National Defence Academy (NDA) examination.

When will the NDA Answer Key 2025 be released?

The exact date for the release of the NDA Answer Key 2025 has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be released within a few days of the exam. Candidates can download the unofficial answer key for now from this page to calculate their scores temporarily.

How can I download the NDA Answer Key 2025?

The NDA Answer Key 2025 will be available on the official website of the UPSC. Candidates can visit the website, find the link for the answer key, and download it. Candidates can also download it from the direct pdf links we provide here.

How can I use the NDA Answer Key to calculate my score?

Candidates can use the NDA Answer Key to check the correct answers to the questions they have attempted in the exam. By matching their answers with the correct answers in the answer key, they can calculate their probable score in the exam.

What is the format of the NDA Answer Key 2025?

The NDA Answer Key 2025 will be released in the form of a PDF file that can be downloaded from the official website of the UPSC.

Can I challenge the NDA Answer Key 2025?

Yes, candidates can challenge the NDA Answer Key 2025 if they find any discrepancies. They need to submit their objections along with valid proof within the given time frame.

What is the procedure for challenging the NDA Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can challenge the NDA Answer Key 2024 by submitting their objections through the official website of the UPSC. They need to provide valid proof to support their objections.

When will the UPSC release the final NDA Answer Key 2025?

The UPSC will release the final NDA Answer Key 2025 after considering all the objections raised by the candidates. The exact date for the release of the final answer key has not been announced yet.

What are the qualifying marks for each written exam section?

Each part of the written exam must have a qualifying score of at least 25%.

Can I estimate my NDA 2025 result using the NDA Answer Key?

Yes, candidates can estimate their NDA 2025 result using the NDA Answer Key by matching their answers with the correct answers given in the answer key. However, the final result will be based on the official cut-off marks released by the UPSC.

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UPSC NDA 2025 Answer Key: Steps to Download & Calculate Marks

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UPSC NDA & NA II Answer Key has been released on the official website. You can download the NDA answer sheet with the link mentioned in the article. Visit this page regularly for more information about the answer key.

The answer key is released in PDF format which has multiple sets.
Candidates can calculate their scores through the UPSC NDA Answer Key and get an idea of their scores.

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NDA Answer Key Dates

Candidates can refer to the answer key dates from the table given below:

Events	Dates
Written Examination	13th April 2025
Written Examination Provisional Answer Key	To be announced
Start Date to Raise Objections	To be announced
Final Date to Raise Objections	To be announced
Final Answer Key Release Date	To be announced

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How to Download NDA Answer Key 2025?

UPSC releases the NDA Answer key. The candidates can use the following steps to check the answer key.

Step 1: Visit the UPSC website. Click the link to download NDA Answer Key.

Step 2: Scroll down towards the paper set which you appeared for.

Step 3: Make a tally of the total correct and wrongly answered questions.

Step 4: Calculate marks using a marking scheme.

Step 5: Download for future reference

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How to Calculate Marks Using NDA Answer Key?

The table below shows the marking scheme for the NDA written exam. Knowledge of the marking scheme is necessary to calculate your marks.

Subject	Total Marks	Duration	Marks	Negative Marking
Mathematics	300	2.5 hours	2.5	-0.83
General Ability Test (GAT)	600	2.5 hours	4	-1.33

Now that you have an idea of the marking scheme let's look at the steps to calculate your marks using the NDA answer key.

Check the number of correct answers in both Maths and GAT papers and calculate the marks.
For each correct answer in the GAT paper, multiply the number of correct answers by 4.
Calculate the number of incorrect answers in GAT Paper. Multiply the number of incorrect answers by -ve 1.33.
Calculate the number of correct and incorrect questions marked in Elementary Mathematics. Multiply the number of correct answers by 2.5 and the incorrect responses by -ve 0.83.
Add the marks obtained in the GAT and Mathematics papers to get your total score.
Compare your total score with the expected NDA Cut Off and previous year's cut off marks.

Check NDA Previous Year Question Paper.

How to Challenge NDA 2025?

After the answer key is released by the commission, candidates having any issues or doubts regarding the NDA Answer Key can object to it. Once the answer key is out the window to the object will be open for seven days only. The process of objections will be done through the Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep). Candidates have entered their credentials and also other documents if asked.

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