Perpetual Academy
National competitive exam

NDA/CDS preparation, syllabus focus, and Merit Status

Defense services entrance for Army, Navy, and Air Force. This landing page is kept intentionally narrow: only the pattern, high-yield subject focus, exam-specific strategy cues, and the fastest path into practice.

120Questions
150 minDuration
2.5 marks per correct answer, 0.83 negative markingScoring pattern

Exam Pattern Snapshot

  • 120 question practice format for NDA/CDS.
  • 150 minute timing model with the same exam-specific pacing used in the app.
  • 2.5 marks per correct answer, 0.83 negative marking.
  • PYQ coverage aligned to 2024 (I), 2024 (II), 2023 (I), 2023 (II).

Merit Status

Merit Status for NDA/CDS combines your latest test accuracy, attempt depth, and syllabus coverage to estimate where you currently stand.

Typical output: Likely written clear

High-Yield Subject Focus

Mathematics

  • Algebra
  • Matrices & Determinants
  • Trigonometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Calculus
  • Statistics & Probability

NDA/CDS Strategy Notes

Mathematics Strategy

NDA Maths paper is 300 marks — equal to GAT. Class 11–12 NCERT Maths is the foundation.

GAT Strategy

GAT covers Science, Polity, History, Geography, and English. NCERT Class 6–12 is sufficient for all topics.

SSB Preparation

Written exam is just the first step. SSB interview tests leadership, personality, and physical fitness from Day 1.

Start NDA/CDS Practice

Open the exam dashboard for mocks and use the predictor after a few attempts. That keeps this page focused and pushes detailed work into the actual exam workspace.