NDA (National Defense Academy) is the best entry point for becoming an officer in the Indian Armed Forces. The tips suggest starting preparation 3-4 months in advance by revising 10th standard subjects and purchasing previous year question papers. Key subjects to focus on are mathematics, English, and general knowledge obtained from reading newspapers. Practice is important, especially for mathematics, and mock tests can help evaluate exam preparation level. Coaching institutes can also help guide preparation and build skills like communication.

1. Tips to Crack NDA Exams
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NDA (National Defense Academy) is the best entry point if you want to become an officer in
Indian Armed Force. NDA exam is the first hurdle to cross and held twice in a year i.e. in the
month of April and August. Here we present some tips to crack NDA exams in first attempt and
will help you in the preparation that surely gives positive and good results:
It is good to start preparation before 3 to 4 months of NDA exams so that you have lot
of time for preparation on the points which you feel you are weak.
Starts with basic and revise your study material of 10 th standard of social science and
mathematics.
It’s good to know the pattern of exam in advance, and for that you can purchase
previous year sample papers, that gives you rough idea about the pattern of questions
generally ask in NDA exams.
You can purchase books available in your nearest bookstall for NDA exam preparation
and according to me the best book is Pathfinder for NDA and NA Entrance Examination
published by Arihant.
Always start from the chapter in which you feel you are weak or one that is important
from exam stand point.
Pick that chapter in which you need lots of practice and you think it may consume your
lot of time as well.
Read news paper everyday to brush your general knowledge and current affairs related
to international sports, politics and leaders, popular books and author etc.
Understanding the basic concepts is necessary as most of the questions will ask from
basic knowledge.
Improve your English skills by practicing more and more or reading daily news paper.
Many of us think mathematics is hard subject and really it is, you need to give time from
your daily routine to practice mathematics for NDA exam.
It’s good to practice from your 10th and 12th standard mathematics books which cover
most of the NDA exam syllabus.
You can evaluate your examination level with the help of mock test available in books
and can also check through online test.
Several sites are available on internet which provides you mock test facility to check
your level of exams and also allow you to check your weak points on which you need to
work more and more.

2. Above all tips are related to self study which sometimes becomes so boring. Another option to
crack or to prepare for NDA exam is, you can join coaching institutes that guides you well and
also provides you tips and tricks to crack exams. They improve candidate’s communication
skills, personality, effectiveness and confidence level to help them in chasing their dreams.