UPSC NDA I Cut Off 2024 - Result, Expected Cut Off, Previous Year Cut Off

The Union Public Service Commission will release the NDA Cut Off 2024 after the exams are over and results are declared. As UPSC NDA I exam will be taking place on 21st April 2024, the results are supposed to be out in July 2024. UPSC NDA Cut Off 2024 will give an idea to the NDA candidates about how much expectations UPSC has. NDA exam results will be out together with the NDA Cut Off list. When the candidates qualify the given NDA cut-off, they get selected for admission to the Indian Army, Airforce, Navy wings of the National Defence Academy, and Naval Academy. UPSC NDA I application form is out from 20th December to 09th January 2024. The NDA I exam will take place on 21st April 2024. Defence candidates need to qualify for the required NDA exam 2024 cut-off to get selected in Defence Services. NDA exam 2024 is a two-level exam that includes a written exam and an SSB interview. When preparing for the UPSC NDA exam, candidates must go through the previous year's NDA cut-off for an idea to make a timetable or study plan. We will provide you with the NDA I & II 2023 cut-off and the NDA 2024 expected cut-off in our blog. As NDA for women is allowed by the Supreme Court on 18th August, girls have turned out to be excited and more confident. Any official NDA updates by UPSC will be informed by us on our blog. For the complete information regarding the UPSC NDA cut-off, candidates can go through our blog below.

UPSC NDA 2024 Cut Off - Types of NDA Cut Off

There are two stages of the UPSC NDA cut-off - the NDA Written exam cut-off and the Final NDA 2024 cut-off.
 

NDA Written exam cut off 

The NDA written exam cut-off is the minimum percentage required by candidates to qualify for the written exam. About 25% cut-off marks for Mathematics and 25% cut-off for GAT are the prescribed qualifying NDA cut-offs. 
Candidates who score a minimum 25% cut-off in all subjects are qualified for the SSB interview round. Sectional Qualifying Cut Off Marks for NDA Exam is 25% for each subject.

Final NDA 2024 cut-off 

The final NDA 2024 cut-off is the aggregate cut-off score of both the written exam and SSB interview. If the cut off achieved by the NDA candidates is according to the criteria then the candidate is shortlisted for the post in NDA.

 
 
 

UPSC NDA I Expected Cut Off 2024

With the help of our experts and their analysis of the previous year's cut-off, we have curated the list of NDA expected cut-off 2023. The candidates can look at the expected cut-off of NDA 2024 and make their strategy and study plan accordingly. 

UPSC NDA


NDA Exam Events
NDA Written Cut Off
NDA SSB Interview Cut Off

NDA 1
355 - 360 (with 25% marks in each subject)
705 -715

NDA 2
355 - 365 (with 25% marks in each subject)
709 - 719

 

NDA Previous Year Cut Off 2023

NDA candidates must know the cut-off marks of the previous year to get the preparations done and plan the NDA syllabus accordingly. UPSC NDA Cut off 2024 marks directly depend on the last year's cut-off marks. Candidates must go through the previous year's cut-off. Previous years' cut-off will give you an idea about the coming year's cut-off and the changes in the competition level. If you are preparing for the NDA I exam, you must look into the cut-off marks of the previous year. The minimum marks to qualify NDA exam differs every year. It helps you set a target and perform better.Given below are the NDA cut off marks from the year 2023 and 2022  consideration.


NDA Exam Events
NDA Written Exam Cut Off
NDA Final Exam Cut Off

NDA & NA (II) 2023
364
709

NDA & NA (I) 2023
362
710

NDA & NA (II) 2022
346
688

NDA & NA (I) 2022
355
705

 

Sectional Qualifying Cut Off Marks for NDA Exam

The sectional qualifying cut-off marks for NDA exam is 25% for each subject. There might be changes in the sectional cut-off marks and may vary from 25% to 30%. 

 
 
 

UPSC NDA Result 2024

UPSC NDA I 2024 exam took place on 21st April 2024. Union Public Service Commission had announced the NDA Results on June/July 2024. The UPSC NDA Result is always out in the form of a pdf. The NDA candidates can look for their names in a list of roll numbers shortlisted for the SSB interview. 

How to check the NDA Result 2024 Online?

To check the NDA Result 2024 online, candidates have to follow few steps.

  • Visit the official website of UPSC https://upsconline.nic.in/
  • Search for the Result section
  • Click on the link Result for NDA 1 2024 Exam
  • Enter the Registration ID and Roll Number
  • The result will be displayed on your screen
  • Download the pdf and save your NDA result

Factors that Determine UPSC NDA Cut Off

Candidates apply in lakhs to get selected for the post in NDA. Various factors help in determining the cut-off marks for the NDA exams. UPSC decisions regarding the NDA Cut Off are affected due to a few factors. Some of the factors that determine UPSC NDA cut off are as follows - 

  • Marking Scheme
  • Reservation Quota
  • Level of difficulty of the UPSC NDA exam
  • The total vacancies for the post in NDA
  • The total number of candidates applying for the UPSC NDA exam
  • Previous year Cut Off 
  • Average number of attempts

FAQ's

What is the cut off for NDA 2024?

NDA exam results will be out together with the NDA Cut Off list. As UPSC NDA  II exam will be taking place on 21st April 2024, the results are supposed to be out in June/July 2024. The experts have created the expected NDA cut off list 2024. For the NDA I written exam the cut off is 355 - 365 (with 25% marks in each subject) and for the final exam the cut off is 705 -715. For the NDA 2 written exam the cut off is 354 - 364 (with 25% marks in each subject) and for the final exam the cut off is 709 - 719.

Do I need to qualify for the NDA cut off separately?

Yes, candidates are required to qualify both the NDA written exam cut off and NDA SSB Interview cut off in order to get selected for the post in UPSC NDA. UPSC has allotted different cut offs for both the stages. 
 

Is there any sectional cut off for UPSC NDA?

The sectional qualifying cut-off marks for the NDA exam is 25% for each subject. There might be changes in the sectional cut-off marks and may vary from 25% to 30%