The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NDA 2 2026 notification for admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) through the NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026. The online application process began on May 20, 2026, and candidates can apply through the official UPSC website till June 9, 2026. As per the UPSC examination calendar, the NDA 2 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 13, 2026. The Commission will release the NDA 2 2026 e-Admit Card on its official website before the examination for registered candidates.
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NDA Exam Dates 2026 – Event Schedule for NDA II
The table below will help you in keeping abreast with NDA 2 exam dates 2026.
NDA II Exam Dates 2026 – Date & Time of Examination
| Event | Official Dates / Timelines |
| Official Notification Release | May 20, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Registration | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | June 9, 2026 (Until 6:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | June 10, 2026 to June 16, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | First week of September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Written Exam Date | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Written Result Declaration | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSB Interview Period | December 2026 – February 2027 |
NDA Exam Date 2026 – Admit Card Release
The admitted candidates are advised to download their e-Admit Card and take a printout as soon as the same is uploaded on the website. No paper Admit Card will be issued for the Examination. “Important Instructions to the candidates” appended with the e-Admit Card must be read carefully by the candidates. Moreover, the candidates will have to produce the printout of their e-Admit card at the allotted venue for appearing at the Examination. A candidate, who does not produce his/her e-Admit card for checking at the allotted venue, shall not be allowed to take the Examination.
NDA Exam Date 2026 – Expected Cut-Off Marks
In NDA II 2025, the minimum qualifying standard at the written examination stage remained 334 out of 900 marks across all wings, with candidates required to score at least 25% marks in each subject to qualify. Meanwhile, the final cut-off for the last recommended candidate stood at 699 out of 1800 marks, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the selection process. Based on previous trends, the NDA II 2026 cut-off is expected to remain in a similar range, although the final marks may vary depending on factors such as the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and overall candidate performance.
NDA Exam Date 2026 – How Dues Are Settled?
In the event of candidates securing equal aggregate marks in the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), the following principles may be used to resolve ties:
- Written Exam Marks: If the total marks are equal, the candidate with a higher score in the written exam will be ranked higher.
- General Ability Test Marks: If the scores in the written exam are also tied, the candidate with the higher marks in Paper-II General Ability Test will be ranked higher.
- Age Factor: If there is still a tie after the above criteria, the candidate who is senior in age will be ranked higher.
NDA Exam Date 2026 – FAQs
✔️ What is the NDA exam date 2026?
UPSC is conducting NDA I exam on April 12, 2026. Students can check the calendar on the UPSC's website.
✔️ Will UPSC merge the NDA (I) & (II) 2026 exam dates?
No, the NDA-I and NDA-II examinations are supposed to be conducted on different dates.
✔️ Has UPSC released the NDA II admit card 2026?
The e-Admit Card is usually released 2-3 weeks prior to NDA exam date 2026. All the information related to the admit card can be found on the official page of the UPSC.
✔️ When can I expect declaration of the NDA result 2026?
UPSC is yet to roll-out the official date for NDA 2026 result declaration.
✔️ When would the SSB interview be conducted for the candidates who qualify the NDA written exam?
Service Selection Board (SSB) interview is a long process to be covered in 3-4 months. SSB interviews are expected to be started in January 2021 and the process might stretch up to April 2021.
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