Mathematics

Topic Topic-wise Syllabus

Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real
numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to
Algebra Decimals, and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic
equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem, and
Logarithms.

Concept of a real-valued function, domain, range, and graph of a function. Composite functions,
one-to-one, onto, and inverse functions. The notion of limit, Standard limits, Continuity of
functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point,
Calculus geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-application. Derivatives of sum, product,
and quotient of functions, a derivative of a function concerning another function, the derivative
of a composite function. Second-order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions.
Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima

Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of

Matrices and
determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear
Determinants
equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.

Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard

integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions.
Integral Calculus and Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves—
Differential applications.Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential
Equations equation by examples. General and particular solution of differential equations, solution of the
first order, and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in
problems of growth and decay.

Angles and their measures in degrees and radians. Trigonometric ratios. Trigonometric identities
Trigonometry Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions.
Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.

Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude, and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors,
the addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product, or dot product of two
Vector Algebra
vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and
moment of a force and in geometrical problems.

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms.
The angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and
Analytical Geometry a general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a
Of Two and Three conic. Point in a three-dimensional space, the distance between two points. Direction Cosines
Dimension and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a
plane and a line in various forms. The angle between two lines and the angle between two planes.
Equation of a sphere.
 Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually
exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events.
Statistics and Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and
Probability statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional
probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space.
Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution.

NDA General Ability Test Syllabus

The General ability test comprises two papers English and General Knowledge. The
English paper consists of 200 Marks while the General Knowledge is of 400 Marks.

NDA Syllabus- English

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of
English. The syllabus covers various aspects like as given below:

Topic No. of Questions No. of Marks

Spotting Errors 5 20

Comprehension 6 24

Selecting Words 10 40

Ordering of Words in a Sentence 9 36

Sentence Improvement 10 40

Antonyms 5 20

Synonyms 5 20

Total 50 200
NDA Syllabus- General Knowledge
Check the topic-wise number of questions and marks distribution in the table below.

Topic No. of Questions No. of Marks

Physics 23 92

Chemistry 16 64

General Science 11 44

History & Freedom Movement 16 64

Geography 17 68

Current Affairs 17 68

Total 100 400

NDA Syllabus- Physics
NDA Syllabus for Physics

1. Physical Properties and States of Matter

2. Modes of transference of Heat
3. Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound waves and their properties
4. Simple musical instruments
5. Rectilinear propagation of Light
6. Density and Specific Gravity
7. Reflection and refraction
8. Principle of Archimedes
9. Spherical mirrors and Lenses
10. Pressure Barometer
11. Human Eye
12. Motion of objects
13. Natural and Artificial Magnets
14. Velocity and Acceleration
15. Properties of a Magnet
16. Newton’s Laws of Motion
17. Earth as a Magnet
18. Force and Momentum
19. Static and Current Electricity
20. Parallelogram of Forces
21. Conductors and Non-conductors
22. Stability and Equilibrium of bodies
23. Ohm’s Law
24. Gravitation
25. Simple Electrical Circuits
26. Elementary ideas of work
27. Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic effects of Current
28. Power and Energy
29. Measurement of Electrical Power
30. Effects of Heat
31. Primary and Secondary Cells
32. Measurement of Temperature and Heat
33. Use of X-Rays
34. General Principles in the working of Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon,
Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone,
Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses.
NDA Syllabus- Chemistry
NDA Syllabus For Chemistry

1. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and
Reduction.
2. Acids, bases and salts.
3. Carbon— different forms
4. Physical and Chemical Changes
5. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial
6. Elements
7. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety
Matches, and Gunpowder
8. Mixtures and Compounds
9. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom
10. Symbols, Formulae, and simple Chemical Equation
11. Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights
12. Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
13. Valency
14. Properties of Air and Water

NDA Syllabus- General Science

NDA Syllabus For General Science

1. Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention

2. Difference between the living and non-living
3. Food—Source of Energy for man
4. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues
5. Constituents of food
6. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
7. Balanced Diet
8. Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs
9. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists
NDA Syllabus- History, Freedom Movement
NDA Syllabus For History

1. Forces shaping the modern world;

2. Renaissance
3. Exploration and Discovery;
4. A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation
5. Freedom Movement in India
6. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Russian Revolution
7. War of American Independence,
8. Impact of Science and Technology on Society
9. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
10. Concept of one World
11. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
12. United Nations,
13. Panchsheel,
14. Panchayati Raj, Democracy, Socialism and Communism
15. Role of India in the present world
16. Co-operatives and Community Development
17. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya,
18. National Integration and Welfare State
19. Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

NDA Syllabus- Geography

NDA Syllabus For Geography
 1. The Earth, its shape and size
2. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition
3. Latitudes and Longitudes
4. Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anticyclones; Humidity;
Condensation and Precipitation
5. Concept of time
6. Types of Climate
7. International Date Line
8. Major Natural Regions of the World
9. Movements of Earth and their effects
10. Regional Geography of India
11. Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources;
12. Location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
13. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification
14. Important Sea ports and main sea, land, and air routes of India
15. Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes
16. Main items of Imports and Exports of India

Current Events

NDA Syllabus For Current Affairs

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years.

Prominent personalities of both Indian and International level
Cultural activities and sports activities
Current important world events.

Intelligence and Personality Test

 The SSB procedure consists of two stages. Only those candidates who clear written
exam are permitted to appear for SSB round. The details o SSB exam are given below:

NDA SSB Personality Test

1. Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)

Stage I 2. Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT).

1. Interview (IO)
2. Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO)
Stage II 3. Psychology Tests (Psych)
4. Conference