NDA Cut Off 2026: Check Previous Year Cut Off for NDA 1 & 2

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026, 12:09 IST

NDA Cut Off 2026: NDA cutoff is the minimum marks required to clear the written exam and final stage. Candidates need to clear the cutoff and achieve at least 25% marks in each subject to be declared qualified in the written test. Get complete details about the UPSC NDA Previous Year Cut Off on this page.

NDA Cut Off 2026
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NDA Previous Year Cut Off: Union Public Service Commission conducts the NDA exam for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The exam authorities release the NDA cutoff marks for the written test and final stage on their official website. Candidates should obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written test to get shortlisted for further stages. Those who are aiming for the upcoming exam should check the UPSC NDA previous year cut off. It helps them understand the minimum score typically required to clear the exam. This lets them plan their preparation better. Read on to know the UPSC NDA previous cutoff trends and other relevant information.

NDA Previous Year Cut Off

Candidates should check the UPSC NDA previous year cut off marks of all the stages. This helps them analyse the increase/decrease in the cutoff marks over the years. It helps them understand the competition level and set realistic targets. Apart from the cutoff marks, candidates need to secure at least 25% marks in each subject of the written test. The written exam covers sections like Mathematics and General Ability Test. The maximum marks in the written test are 900. Only the candidates who clear the NDA cutoffs will be shortlisted for the SSB Test/Interview. We have discussed below the  UPSC NDA previous year cut off marks for reference purposes.

NDA Previous Year Cut Off for Written Test

The minimum qualifying standard at the written stage is out of 900 marks. Aspirants need to secure more than or equivalent to the specified cutoffs to move ahead in the selection process. Given below are the UPSC NDA previous year cut off marks for the  written test:

Year

NDA 1 Exam

NDA 2 Exam

2025

334

-

2024

291

305

2023

301

292

2022

360

355

2021

343

355

2020

355

355

2019

342

346

2018

338

325

2017

342

258

2016

288

229

2015

306

269

2014

360

283

2013

333

360

2012

-

335

UPSC NDA Previous Year Final Cut Off

The exam authorities release the marks secured by the last recommended candidates. The final stage cutoff is set out of a total of 1800 marks. Given below are the UPSC NDA previous year cut off marks for the final stage:

Year

NDA 1 Exam

NDA 2 Exam

2025

699

-

2024

654

673

2023

664

656

2022

720

720

2021

709

726

2020

723

719

2019

705

709

2018

708

624

2016

656

602

2015

656

674

2014

722

656

2013

698

721

2012

-

699

Minimum Qualifying Marks for UPSC NDA

The commission fixes qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the NDA exam. UPSC releases the NDA written exam and final cutoff marks after the SSB Test/Interview is conducted successfully. Aspirants need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks outlined by the authorities for the written test and the final stage of the NDA selection process. They need to secure the minimum cutoff marks along with at least 25% marks in each subject to be declared qualified in the written test. 

Factors Affecting UPSC NDA Cut Off

Various factors are considered responsible when deciding the NDA cutoffs. These components fluctuate every year due to different reasons. The list of factors is as follows:

  • Total Number of Test-takers

  • Categories

  • Difficulty Level

  • Vacancy

  • Marks obtained in the exam

  • UPSC NDA Previous Year Cut Off, etc

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Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

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Upasna Choudhry holds a Master's degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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First Published: Mar 17, 2026, 12:09 IST

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