UPSC NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Schedule & Admit Card Details

UPSC NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). As per the notice, UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 will take place on 13 September 2026. Candidates who have applied for the UPSC NDA 2026 should start their revision according to the exam needs. 

Soon, the Commission will issue the UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 on its official website. The UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 serves as an important document that verifies a candidate’s eligibility and permits entry into the examination hall. To download the UPSC NDA Hall Ticket 2026, candidates need to enter their login credentials, such as Registration ID, email address, or mobile number, along with the password. Candidates are advised to download and print their admit card in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues. 

Scroll down this page to get updates on UPSC NDA 2 Exam Schedule, Exam Pattern and Admit Card details. 

UPSC NDA NA II Exam Date 2026

UPSC NDA & NA II Exam 2026 is scheduled for 13 September 2026 separately for both sections i.e. Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Check the UPSC NDA II Exam Schedule here:- 

NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 Highlights 

UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2026 will take place on 13 September 2026, for admission to the 158th Course of the NDA and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), which will begin on 1 January 2027. Candidates who have applied for the exam can have a look at this table for a quick overview of the UPSC NDA Exam 2026

Download UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026

UPSC NDA NA 2 Hall Ticket 2026 is available to download now on the official website of the UPSC. Download the NDA 2026 Admit Card by following these steps:-

1. Open the UPSC website and click on the “What’s New” tab available on the homepage.
2. Find and click on the link titled “e-Admit Card: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026.”
3. Enter the required login details, such as Mobile Number & OTP, Registration ID & Password, or Email Address & Password.
4. Enter the displayed captcha code and click the “Submit” button.
5. The UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen. Download it and take a printout for future reference.

UPSC NDA 2 Exam Pattern 2026

UPSC NDA II Exam 2026 is scheduled for 13 September 2026 for those who are going to appear in the exam. Check the NDA & NA Exam Pattern 2026 here:-

1. The examination will consist entirely of objective-type questions.
2. The General Ability Test (GAT) will be divided into two sections: English and General Knowledge. The General Knowledge section will cover topics such as Current Affairs, History, General Science, and other relevant areas.
3. Each paper will have a duration of 2½ hours.
4. The Mathematics paper will carry a maximum of 300 marks, while the GAT paper will carry 600 marks.
5. A negative marking of ⅓ marks will be applied for every incorrect answer.

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