UPSC NDA 2 2026 Question Paper PDF: Maths and GAT
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Coaching institutes and test-takers shared scanned copies of the NDA 2 2026 question paper right after the 13 September 2026 exam ended.
The Union Public Service Commission had not uploaded the document to the official NDA and NA II 2026 examination page by the end of that day.
You need to know the difference between these two versions. A scanned document lets you check your answers right away, but the file only becomes the official UPSC PDF when the commission publishes it.
The testing format has two objective sections. Mathematics is of 300 marks and General Ability Test is of 600 marks.
As per the UPSC NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 notification, each section will have 2.5 hours to complete and the total written score is 900 marks.
Testing has finished, meaning the questions are public knowledge. Finding a reliable file source remains the only hurdle.
Paper | Same-day paper status |
Mathematics | |
General Ability Test (GAT) | Scanned copies from test-takers are circulating |
Booklet series | Sets A, B, C and D |
Rely on the immediate scans to check your performance today. You should monitor the official UPSC examination page to get the permanent file once the commission uploads it.
Think of the document in two stages: a quick review copy for now, and the final commission version for your records.
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Mathematics section details
Paper I covers Mathematics. The commission allocates 2.5 hours and 300 marks for this objective section. Test-takers receive the questions in both Hindi and English.
Always look at the booklet series printed on the top corner before saving a scanned file. The commission prints four versions: A, B, C and D.
Identical questions often have different numbers depending on the specific set you hold.
Maths PDF status: Test-taker scans are ready now, but the commission has not posted the final document on the examination page.
General ability test breakdown
Paper II is the General Ability Test, which totals 600 marks. Part A covers English for 200 marks. Part B covers General Knowledge for 400 marks, and the commission provides this section in both Hindi and English.
You must also note the booklet series on your GAT scan. Checking the series prevents errors when you match your responses against an answer key, since question numbers shift between different sets.
GAT PDF status: Test-taker scans are ready now, but the commission has not posted the final document on the examination page.
You can find older tests in the PadhAI UPSC previous year question papers collection.
The commission had not posted the file on the official examination page by the end of 13 September 2026.
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 portal only shows the notification, examination timetable, press note and e-Admit Card. A row for the test document is missing.
You must be careful with the term "official question paper" right after the test. A scanned document might show the exact questions, but a private publisher or test-taker remains the source until the commission uploads the actual file.
Swap out any temporary scans for the commission version once it goes live. You should always treat the official UPSC examination page or the previous-question-paper archive as the permanent home for the document.
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The 2026 notification outlines this testing structure.
Paper | Duration | Maximum marks | Type |
Mathematics | 2.5 hours | 300 | Objective |
General Ability Test | 2.5 hours | 600 | Objective |
Written total | 5 hours | 900 | Two papers |
Test-takers cannot bring calculators, mathematical tables or logarithmic tables into the testing hall.
The syllabus allocates 200 marks for English and 400 marks for General Knowledge within the GAT. Use these exact numbers to evaluate the test instead of trusting unofficial summaries.
Understanding the Four Booklet Series
OMR instructions from the commission list four test-booklet series: A, B, C and D. You have to bubble in your specific series, subject code and roll number on the answer sheet.
Always check the series before matching your responses to an answer key. You can also read the full question text to verify your choice. Question 25 in Set A will not always match Question 25 in Set C.
This rule applies to the NDA II paper and any unofficial key shared on test day. Checking the wrong series might make your correct answer appear incorrect.
The commission deducts marks for incorrect responses on the objective sections. You lose one-third, or 0.33, of the points assigned to a question when you pick the wrong option.
Selecting multiple options also counts as an incorrect response and triggers the exact same deduction. Leaving a question blank does not cost you any points.
The 2026 official notification dictates this exact penalty. Relying on this rule is much safer than using a rounded scoring formula from a coaching website while provisional keys are still under review.
Track your correct, wrong and blank responses in three separate columns when you review your performance today.
Multiply your correct answers by the assigned points, then subtract the one-third penalty for every wrong answer.
You can still benefit from this document even if you skipped the NDA II 2026 exam. Treat it as a timed mock test once the commission releases the final file.
Finish the Mathematics section in a single sitting. Stick to the 2.5-hour time limit and keep calculators away from your desk.
Rest before starting the GAT. The real test requires deep focus across two lengthy objective sections on the exact same day, so a mental break is necessary.
Flag any questions you felt unsure about. Figure out if you missed them due to a concept gap, a simple calculation error or a wild guess.
Sort your mistakes by syllabus topic. Group Mathematics errors under their specific headings, and split GAT mistakes between English and General Knowledge to see where you need more study.
Try the wrong and skipped questions again. Attempt them a second time before you read the actual solutions to test your real understanding.
Check the PadhAI UPSC notifications page for future commission updates. The previous-paper hub works better for repeated timed practice sessions.
Test-takers have a formal channel to report problems with the test document or the provisional answer key, according to the 2026 notice.
The commission accepts representations for a five-day window. This period starts on the third day following the test and closes at 6:00 PM on the seventh day.
Since the NDA II exam took place on 13 September 2026, the window runs from 16 September through 20 September 2026. The deadline is 6:00 PM on 20 September, assuming the UPSC portal remains live.
You must file your complaint through UPSC Online by navigating to Examinations > Representations on Question Paper & Provisional Answer Keys. The commission rejects submissions sent by email, post, hand delivery or any other method.
Avoid relying solely on social media debates when you spot a flawed question. Save the specific question, write down your booklet series, explain the defect clearly and submit your complaint through the official portal before the deadline.
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