Choose the appropriate study material

Shishir Dixit

NDA is one of the most competitive exams in the defence segment. A comprehensive learning approach towards the preparation of the NDA written exam is essential for all the aspirants. To score adequate marks in the written exam you should go through the different types of study materials available in the market. Concentrating only on books to cover the syllabus is not sufficient to clear the cut-off score. Therefore, NDA aspirants should go through different sources like previous year’s question papers, mock tests, model papers, etc. to develop a holistic understanding of the exam. In this article, we will cover important learning resources which are essential for the complete preparation of the NDA exam. 

Important books to read for NDA written exam 

Undoubtedly, the books are the primary source that helps to cover the important topics included in the syllabus of the NDA exam. There are mainly two papers included in the NDA written exam, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), including English. Aspirants can go through the following study materials which are regarded as the best books for the NDA written exam.  

●        NCERTs from Class IX to XII serve the purpose best.

●        Various renowned publication books are very famous amongst students lie the MS Aggarwal, path finder, arihant & centurion publication.

The above books have been designed by the experts in close resemblance with the official syllabus and exam pattern. These books can also be availed online on Amazon. 

Previous year’s question papers 

 In every competitive exam, the previous year’s question papers play a vital role in understanding the syllabus and difficulty level of the questions asked in the actual exam. Therefore, NDA aspirants must solve the previous year’s question papers to get an idea of the types of questions asked from the different topics. Candidates can download the previous year’s papers of the NDA written exam from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). 

Details about cut-off marks, exam analysis and weightage 

 Along with preparing for the NDA written exam, candidates should also check the latest trends in the competitive arena to develop a fundamental understanding of different aspects of the exam. Candidates should be very selective and he should have a better strategy regarding how many questions he needs to attempt in the exam. For formulating all these strategies, one needs to analyse the cut-off scores of previous year’s exams, sectional cut-off, and the number of questions asked from different sections. To make a comparative analysis of various aspects of the NDA exam, the aspirants can visit the Defence Guru portal which is the most trusted platform for defence-related updates. 

Comprehensive Guidance of NDA Written and SSB Interview

 NDA Aspirants should give an equal amount of time for preparation of written as well as SSB Interview as both these stages are crucial for final recommendation.One must opt for the right guidance and should not forget the ultimate funda of defence exams (Officer cadre) that Written Exam + SSB Interview = Final Selection. So always opt for full fledged guidance !

The writer is Founder Director of Centurion Defence Academy

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