About the NDA 2 Exam
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made the NDA 2 Admit Card for 2026 available for download from 3 September 2026. This admit card is crucial for candidates preparing for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), which is scheduled for 13 September 2026. To download the admit card, you will need your Registration ID or Roll Number along with your Date of Birth.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
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| Advertisement No. | 10/2026-NDA-II |
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| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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| Admit Card Release Date | 3 September 2026 |
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| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 (Sunday) |
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| Total Vacancies | 394 |
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| Admit Card Mode | Online (e-Admit Card) |
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| Login Details Required | Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth |
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| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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Key Dates
Make sure to note the important dates related to the NDA 2 examination process. The online application began on 20 May 2026, and the last date to apply was 11 June 2026. If you missed this deadline, the admit card is already available for download, so be sure to access it as soon as possible before the exam date.
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
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| Online Application Last Date | 11 June 2026 |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 June 2026 |
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| Admit Card Release Date | 3 September 2026 |
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| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
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Exam Schedule
The NDA 2 exam will take place in two sessions on 13 September 2026. The morning session will cover Mathematics from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the General Ability Test (GAT) in the afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Make sure to prepare accordingly and manage your time wisely during the examination.
| Paper | Timing | Session |
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| Paper I - Mathematics | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Morning |
| Paper II - General Ability Test (GAT) | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Afternoon |