- Foundation Batch
- 12 Months
- 4.7
NDA 2025 FOUNDATION Batch ( 11th & 12th)
Tejash Defence Academy offers NDA foundation course and school-integrated programme to NDA aspirants for more than 11 years. We endeavour to prepare and help students who have passed 10th grade to acquire desired knowledge and develop officer like qualities (OLQs), so that they may become torch bearers of the nation. In this enterprise, young minds will be helped by some of the most passionate and qualified teachers.
Nowadays, students choose the NDA foundation course after the 10th grade. The NDA Foundation course syllabus offers fundamental structural training for your competitive examination beginning in class 11th. The NDA Foundation course after 10th grade is specially designed for students in grades 11th and 12th. In this programme, you study both school academic and NDA syllabuses at the same time. The NDA Foundation course is the best option for candidates who can join the Indian Armed Forces as officers.
In This Course You Will Get
- NDA WRITTEN EXAM PREPARATION
- 11TH & 12TH TUITION
- WEEKLY PROGRESS TEST (DC)
- ENGLISH SPOKEN CLASSES
- CRITICAL THINKING
- 03 MONTHS (MOCK TEST)
- PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
- BODY LANGUAGE & VOICE COORDINATION
- MEDICAL CHECK-UP
- PHYSICAL FITNESS (YOGA & MEDITATION)
- TREKKING
- GAME (INDOOR & OUTDOOR )
Fee Structure
11 - 12th NDA Foundation Course
School Fee
NDA Fee
Tuition Fee
SSB Training
Library + Tours + Outdoor Games
Hostel / Mess includes
Your SeatWho Can Join The NDA Foundation Course
A candidate who has passed class 10th or class 11th and has the aim to join the NDA. They can join the NDA Foundation course to get better prepared for the boards as well as for NDA under the guidance of the Ex- Defence Examiners and Officers. Complete study materials for the preparation will be provided by the institute. The study material is designed after proper research, and it is proven that the study material of Tejash Defence Academy (TDA) are more than enough for the NDA Written Exam, the 12th grade board, etc.
The Tejash Defence Academy is the best NDA coaching institute in Dehradun, we provide the best NDA Foundation course in Dehradun. We are recognized for giving the most selections each and every year in the defence sector. The best NDA foundation coaching institute in Dehradun, Tejash Defence Academy, also offers training sessions for SSB interviews, PE tests, and other exams. Tejash Defence Academy provides the best NDA foundation course in Dehradun.
- Special Classes for NDA COURSE
- Facilities for doubt removal
- Online and offline practice exams
- Particular focus on delayed learners
- Study guides based on the most recent exam format
- Lectures from competent Retd. Defence officers with Expertise
- Meetings with guardians on a regular basis and discussions regarding students progress
NDA Syllabus
NDA Syllabus – National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam every year. NDA is a national-level exam conducted twice a year. This is one of the most sought-after defence jobs in India to join the Defence Forces as an Officer by male candidates. The selection of eligible males & females into NDA will be done on the basis of the written test followed by the Personality Test.
NDA written examination is divided into two papers namely Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The boys and girls who are seeking to apply for NDA 2024 must begin their preparation for the written exam by following the detailed NDA Syllabus 2024.
| NDA Syllabus – Overview | |
| Name of the Exam | National Defence Academy (NDA) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission, UPSC |
| Frequency Of Exam | Twice in a Year (April & September ) |
| Selection Process | Written Test consisting of Objective Type QuestionsIntelligence & Personality Test (SSB) |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Papers in NDA Exam | MathematicsGeneral Ability Test |
| Marks Segregation | Mathematics: 300 MarksGAT: 600 Marks |
| Total No. of Questions | Mathematics: 120GAT: 150 |
| Negative Marking | Mathematics: -0.83GAT: -1.33 marks |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours For Each Paper (5 hours total) |
| Language of Question Paper | English & Hindi English Language paper has to be attempted in English. |
Before getting into the NDA Syllabus let us have a look at the NDA Exam Pattern. The mathematics paper has 120 questions of 300 marks and GAT will have English and GK Papers of 200 & 400 marks respectively.
| Paper I- Mathematics | |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Total No. of Questions | 120 |
| Marks awarded for Correct answer | 2.5 marks |
| Marks deducted for the wrong answer | -0.83 |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Paper-II- General Ability Test | |
| Total Marks | 600 marks |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| No. of questions in English Section | 50 |
| No. Of questions in General knowledge Section | 100 |
| Maximum Marks for English | 200 marks |
| Maximum Marks for G.K. | 400 marks |
| Marks for Correct Answer | 4 marks in both sections |
| Marks for Incorrect Answer | -1.33 marks in both sections |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| NDA – SSB Interview Pattern | ||
| Stage 1 | Screening Test | Verbal and non-verbal tests.PPDT |
| Stage 2 | Psychological Test | Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Word Association Test (WAT)Situation Reaction Test (SRT) Self Description Test (SD) |
| Group Testing Officers Test | GDGPEPGTHGTIoT Command Task Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Individual lecture FGT | |
| Personal Interview & conference | – | |
| Mathematics | |
| Topic | Topic-wise Syllabus |
| Algebra | Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to Decimals, and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem, and Logarithms. |
| Calculus | Concept of a real-valued function, domain, range, and graph of a function. Composite functions, one-to-one, onto, and inverse functions. The notion of limit, Standard limits, Continuity of functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-application. Derivatives of sum, product, and quotient of functions, a derivative of a function concerning another function, the derivative of a composite function. Second-order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima |
| Matrices and Determinants | Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. |
| Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves—applications.Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of differential equations, solution of the first order, and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay. |
| Trigonometry | Angles and their measures in degrees and radians. Trigonometric ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles. |
| Vector Algebra | Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude, and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, the addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product, or dot product of two vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems. |
| Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension | Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. The angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and a general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three-dimensional space, the distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms. The angle between two lines and the angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere. |
| Statistics and Probability | Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution. |
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Calculus | 20-25 |
| Quadratic equation | 20-15 |
| Matrices & Determinants | 30 |
| Probability | 10 |
| Trigonometry | 30 |
| Complex number | 10-15 |
| Topic | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Spotting Errors | 5 | 20 |
| Comprehension | 6 | 24 |
| Selecting Words | 10 | 40 |
| Ordering of Words in a Sentence | 9 | 36 |
| Sentence Improvement | 10 | 40 |
| Antonyms | 5 | 20 |
| Synonyms | 5 | 20 |
| Total | 50 | 200 |
| Topic | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 23 | 92 |
| Chemistry | 16 | 64 |
| General Science | 11 | 44 |
| History & Freedom Movement | 16 | 64 |
| Geography | 17 | 68 |
| Current Events | 17 | 68 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
| NDA Syllabus For Physics | |
| Physical Properties and States of Matter Modes of transference of Heat Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments Rectilinear propagation of Light Density and Specific Gravity Reflection and refraction Principle of Archimedes Spherical mirrors and Lenses Pressure Barometer Human Eye Motion of objects Natural and Artificial Magnets Velocity and Acceleration Properties of a Magnet Newton’s Laws of Motion Earth as a Magnet Force and Momentum Static and Current Electricity Parallelogram of Forces Conductors and Non-conductors Stability and Equilibrium of bodies Ohm’s Law Gravitation Simple Electrical Circuits Elementary ideas of work Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic effects of Current Power and Energy Measurement of Electrical Power Effects of Heat Primary and Secondary Cells Measurement of Temperature and Heat Use of X-Rays General Principles in the working of Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses. | |
| NDA Syllabus For General Science | |
| Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention Difference between the living and non-living Food—Source of Energy for man Basis of Life—Cells, Proto plasms, and Tissues Constituents of food Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals Balanced Diet Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists | |
| NDA SSB Personality Test | |
|---|---|
| Stage I | Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT). |
| Stage II | Interview (IO)Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO)Psychology Tests (Psych)Conference |
The various tests of IO, GTO, and Psychological are designed to bring out the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in a candidate. Accordingly, candidates are Recommended or Not Recommended at the SSB.
