{"id":285164,"date":"2025-06-10T05:52:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T05:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/nda-2-2025-selection-process-from-written-exam-to-final-merit-list\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T05:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T05:52:12","slug":"nda-2-2025-selection-process-from-written-exam-to-final-merit-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=285164","title":{"rendered":"NDA 2 2025 Selection Process: From Written Exam to Final Merit List"},"content":{"rendered":"


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NDA 2 2025 Selection:<\/strong> Clearing the NDA 2 2025 exam<\/strong> is just the first step. The real journey to becoming a cadet at the National Defence Academy or Naval Academy<\/strong> involves multiple rounds. Many students don\u2019t know what happens after the written exam\u2014and that\u2019s where they lose track.<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s understand the full NDA selection process 2025<\/strong> in a step-by-step format.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Written Exam (900 Marks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Conducted by UPSC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two papers: Mathematics (300 marks)<\/strong> and General Ability Test (600 marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Objective-type questions only<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Must qualify minimum cut-off set by UPSC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Negative marking: -0.33 for each wrong answer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Result<\/strong>: Likely to be announced in October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Step 2: SSB Interview (900 Marks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Once you clear the written exam, you\u2019ll be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    This stage tests your:<\/p>\n

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      Intelligence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Personality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Leadership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Team spirit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Officer-like qualities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      SSB Interview Stages Explained<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Stage 1: Screening Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Only those who qualify here move to Stage 2.<\/p>\n

      Stage 2: Main SSB Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Held over 4\u20135 days and includes:<\/p>\n

      Marks are given based on overall performance, not just one test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      SSB for NDA 2 2025 will likely be conducted from December 2025 to January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Step 3: Medical Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Conducted after you clear SSB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Tests vision, height, weight, fitness, hearing, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Minor issues like ear wax or overweight can get you rejected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Tattoos allowed only on inner forearm and back of the hand<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        If you\u2019re found unfit, you can request an appeal medical board<\/strong> (once only).<\/p>\n

        Step 4: Final Merit List (Out of 1800 Marks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Final NDA 2 2025 merit list is based on:<\/p>\n

        Note<\/strong>: Medical fitness is necessary but not counted in marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Candidates are selected for:<\/p>\n

        Selection is done based on preferences + marks + availability of seats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Important Rule for Air Force Candidates<\/h3>\n

        To join the Air Force Flying Branch, you must clear the CPSS<\/strong> (Computerized Pilot Selection System). You can take this only once in a lifetime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        If you fail, you\u2019ll still be considered for Ground Duty or other branches (if eligible).<\/p>\n

        When is the Final NDA Result Declared?<\/h3>\n
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          Final result is expected around March or April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Joining for selected candidates starts 1 July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Results will be available on the UPSC website and also at:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          NDA 2025 Selection Flow at a Glance<\/h3>\n
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            Written Exam (Sep 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            SSB Interview (Dec\u2013Jan)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Medical Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Final Merit List (March\u2013April)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Joining the Academy (July 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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So let\u2019s understand the full NDA selection […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":285165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[115192,115193,97459],"tags":[24007,3824,4249,41669,115195,115194,13306,1242,5755],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-285164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exams","category-nda-2025","category-trending","tag-exam","tag-final","tag-list","tag-merit","tag-nda","tag-nda-2025","tag-process","tag-selection","tag-written"],"yoast_head":"\nNDA 2 2025 Selection Process: From Written Exam to Final Merit List - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=285164\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"NDA 2 2025 Selection Process: From Written Exam to Final Merit List - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"NDA 2 2025 Selection: Clearing the NDA 2 2025 exam is just the first step. 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