The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully conducted the NDA 2 2025 examination across multiple centres nationwide. The test was held in two shifts: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The overall difficulty of the exam was reported as moderate, with the General Ability Test (GAT) leaning towards moderate to difficult.
NDA 2 2025 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- The NDA 2 2025 exam consisted of two papers — Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
- The total marks allotted were 900 (300 for Maths and 600 for GAT).
- Both subjective difficulty level and number of good attempts were assessed by candidates and experts.
- The NDA 2 answer key 2025 is available for all sets — A, B, C, D — to help aspirants calculate their probable scores.
NDA 2 2025 Section-Wise Difficulty Level
NDA 2 Answer Key 2025 (Sets A, B, C, D)
UPSC has released the NDA 2 answer key 2025 separately for both papers. The answer key enables candidates to cross-check their responses and estimate their scores. It also helps in predicting the expected cutoff.
- Download Available For: Set A, Set B, Set C, Set D
- Papers Covered: Mathematics and GAT
NDA 2 Exam Shift Timings 2025
NDA 2 Exam Day Guidelines 2025
The UPSC instructed candidates to follow strict guidelines during the examination:
- Carry a printout of the NDA admit card along with an original photo ID.
- Preserve the admit card until the declaration of the final result.
- Avoid bringing mobile phones, electronic gadgets, or storage devices.
- Only a black ballpoint pen was permitted for marking answers.
- A simple wristwatch was allowed; smartwatches and digital devices were banned.
- Candidates had to bring two passport-size photographs for verification.