The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the NDA & NA (II) 2025 exam on September 14, 2025 for recruitment into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through the National Defence Academy. The exam was held in two shifts across the country. While the official cut off will be announced with the final result, candidates can refer to expected cut off marks based on past trends, exam difficulty, and expert analysis. The cut off determines eligibility for the next stage, the SSB interview.
NDA 2 2025 Cut Off: Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must score a minimum of 25% in each subject to qualify for further selection stages.
NDA 2 Cut Off: Last 5 Years’ Trend
Understanding previous years’ cut off helps candidates gauge exam competitiveness and expected marks.
Written Exam Cut Off (Out of 900)
Final Cut Off (Out of 1800)
Factors Affecting NDA 2 Cut Off 2025
Several factors influence the NDA cut off each year:
- Difficulty Level of Exam: Easier Maths and General Ability Test papers increase cut off, while tougher papers lower it.
- Number of Candidates Appeared: Higher performance and more candidates generally raise the cut off.
- Number of Vacancies: More vacancies compared to candidates may lower the cut off, while fewer vacancies may raise it.
- Previous Year Trends: Cut off is also benchmarked against prior years’ results.
How to Check NDA 2 Cut Off 2025?
The official cut off will be released alongside the final result. Candidates can follow these steps to check:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Examinations / Results / Cut Off” section.
- Look for “NDA & NA (II)- 2025” in the list of exams.
- Download the PDF containing the cut off marks.
- Review the cut off of the last selected candidate to plan preparation for future stages.
The NDA 2 2025 written exam cut off will serve as a crucial reference for candidates aiming to clear the SSB interview and secure selection into the Defence Services.
