The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the marks and cutoff for candidates recommended in the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2025. The marks of recommended candidates have been published in PDF format and can now be accessed through the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in.The released document includes each candidate’s roll number, name, marks obtained in the written examination, SSB interview marks, and final total.
NDA & NA (I) 2025 Marks Released
The NDA and NA (I) 2025 written examination was conducted earlier this year, followed by the Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews. After the final results were declared, UPSC has now released the individual marks and cutoff scores of the recommended candidates. According to the official notification, the candidature of all shortlisted candidates remains provisional. Candidates whose documents are pending verification must send them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), located at West Block No. III, Wing-I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066. UPSC has clarified that such documents should not be sent to the Commission but only to the address mentioned above for verification purposes
UPSC NDA I 2025 Marks and Cutoff: Highlights
The marks have been released only for those candidates who were recommended for final selection after clearing both the written test and the SSB interview stages.
How to Download NDA I 2025 Marks PDF?
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download their NDA & NA (I) 2025 marks from the UPSC website:
- Visit the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, go to the “What’s New” section.
- Click on “Marks of Recommended Candidates – National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025.”
- The PDF file containing the marks will open on the screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
UPSC NDA & NA I 2025 Cutoff Details
UPSC has also released the cutoff marks along with the scorecard. The cutoff marks indicate the minimum qualifying marks required to move to the next stage of the selection process. The cutoff generally varies depending on factors such as number of vacancies, difficulty level of the examination, and candidate performance trends. The final merit list is prepared based on the aggregate marks secured in both the written test and SSB interview. Candidates who meet the cutoff and verification criteria are admitted to the National Defence Academy (NDA) or Naval Academy (NA) as per their merit and preference.
Official Statement
A UPSC notice stated: “The marks of the recommended candidates of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 have been uploaded on the official website. The candidature of all listed candidates is provisional and subject to verification of documents.”
Next Steps for Recommended Candidates
Candidates whose documents are pending must send them to the Ministry of Defence (Army) for completion of the verification process. Those who have fulfilled all formalities will soon receive joining instructions from the respective academies. The release of marks provides transparency in the selection process and helps future aspirants gauge the level of competition and expected cutoff range for upcoming NDA examinations. For official updates, candidates are advised to regularly visit upsc.gov.in.
