Published on : 10/07/25 07:09:28 pm
The National Defence Academy (NDA) exam is more than just a competitive test — it is the gateway to becoming an officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Every year, lakhs of students aspire to earn the coveted olive green, air force blue, or naval white uniforms. But only a few brave and prepared warriors make it through.
With the NDA 2025 cycle already underway, this is the perfect time for aspirants, especially those from Warriors Defence Academy (WDA) Lucknow, to gear up and align their preparation with the latest updates, exam patterns, SSB interview trends, and more.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA exam twice a year: NDA 1 in April and NDA 2 in September. The exam selects candidates for:
Indian Army
Indian Navy
Indian Air Force (including Flying Branch)
Here’s what you need to know about NDA 2 2025:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 2025 |
| Exam Date | September 2025 |
| Result Declaration | November 2025 |
| SSB Interview Period | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 |
To crack NDA, candidates must perform exceptionally in both the written test and the SSB interview.
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 2.5 Hours | 600 |
| Total | 5 Hours | 900 |
English (200 marks)
General Knowledge (400 marks: Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Current Affairs)
WDA Advantage: Warriors Defence Academy provides complete NDA syllabus coverage, with special attention to Maths shortcuts, GK capsules, and daily current affairs sessions.
To apply for NDA 2 2025, you must:
Be a male or female candidate (unmarried)
Be born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010
Have passed or be appearing in Class 12th
For Army: Any stream
For Air Force/Navy: PCM required in 12th
Many of the toppers at Warriors Defence Academy began their journey in class 11th or 12th through the NDA Foundation Program. This special course prepares students for both the school board exams and the NDA written + SSB interview.
Daily classes for NDA + Board
Expert faculty for Maths, English, Physics
Weekly mock tests & assignments
Personality development sessions
Physical training, parade, obstacle course
💡 Pro Tip: Starting NDA prep early gives you 2 full attempts before you even complete school!
Clearing the written exam is just step one. The Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is where the real battle begins. This 5-day assessment tests your Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs) through psychology, GTO tasks, and personal interaction.
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Screening (OIR + PPDT) |
| Day 2 | Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) |
| Day 3-4 | GTO Tasks (GD, Lecturette, PGT, HGT, CT, IO) |
| Day 5 | Conference & Results |
Increased focus on situation-based responses
GTO tasks modified for group leadership display
Candidates judged on spontaneity and decision-making
WDA SSB Mentoring: Our SSB Experts — retired Army, Navy, and Air Force officers — provide real-time mock SSBs, PPDT narration training, and PIQ form filling practice.
At Warriors Defence Academy, success is not just claimed — it is earned.
In the recent NDA 155th course selection, multiple warriors from WDA were recommended from top boards like 1 AFSB Dehradun, 18 SSB Allahabad, and 2 AFSB Mysore.
Highlight: Vatsal Gupta, a student from WDA’s NDA Foundation Batch, was recommended for the Indian Air Force Wing, setting a new benchmark of excellence.
Master NCERTs: Especially Physics, Chemistry & Math of Class 11 & 12
Practice Daily: Focus on mock tests, previous year papers
Be Consistent: NDA is not a sprint, it’s a marathon
Improve Communication: Narrate PPDT stories daily to boost fluency
Join a Reputed Academy: Like Warriors Defence Academy with offline physical training
Focus on OLQs: Honesty, team spirit, determination, clarity of thought
Mock Interviews & GTO Practice: Get SSB-ready with ground tasks
Current Affairs Prep: Read daily defence news and editorials
Stay Fit: Run 2km daily, build stamina for PFT and GTO tasks
Believe in Yourself: Confidence is your biggest weapon in SSB
Warriors Defence Academy, Lucknow offers complete defence preparation under one roof. From NDA Foundation to Final SSB Mentorship, we deliver 100% offline, disciplined, and result-oriented coaching.
NDA Foundation (After Class 10th)
NDA Target Batch (After 12th)
CDS Coaching (IMA/OTA)
SSB Interview Preparation (All Boards)
AFCAT, Navy, Air Force X/Y Group
Physical Fitness Training (PFT)
Personality Development + Spoken English
Target Keyword: Top NDA Academy in India, NDA coaching Lucknow with hostel
✅ 100+ Selections in 2023-24
✅ SSB Trained Instructors (Ex-Army/Navy/Airforce)
✅ Fully equipped SSB GTO Ground
✅ Best NDA Hostel Facility in Lucknow
✅ Medical & Physical Fitness Camp
✅ Career Counseling from Defence Experts
✅ 360° Personality Grooming
Call Now: 7081011964, 9452245729
Visit: www.warriorsdefenceacademy.com
The NDA dream is not for everyone. It’s for the few who dare to rise before dawn, run when others sleep, and believe in the power of discipline, duty, and patriotism.
At Warriors Defence Academy, we are committed to crafting tomorrow’s officers with the right guidance, training, and motivation.
If you have it in you…
Join WDA, and write your name in history.
Because at WDA —
“हम बनाते हैं Officers”
