- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- UPSC to release official NDA 2 Mathematics and GAT answer keys.
- Keys expected shortly on upsc.gov.in for NDA & NA (II) 2026.
- Candidates can calculate expected scores using official answer key.
National Defence Academy Exam 2026 ANSWER KEY: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has concluded the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination (II), 2026. The NDA 2 exam was conducted on September 13, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course.
Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check the NDA 2 exam analysis, unofficial answer keys and expected scores. The official UPSC NDA 2 answer key 2026 for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) is expected to be released later on the official website, upsc.gov.in.
NDA 2 Official Answer Key 2026: When Will It Be Released?
UPSC generally releases the official answer key after the examination process. Candidates should note that the official NDA 2 answer key will be different from answer keys released by coaching institutes shortly after the examination.
The official UPSC NDA 2 answer key 2026 is expected to be released in PDF format. It is likely to contain answers for the different sets of Mathematics and GAT question papers.
How to Download NDA 2 Answer Key 2026?
Once UPSC releases the official answer key, candidates can follow these steps to download the Mathematics and GAT answer key PDFs:
1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Open the Examinations or What's New section.
3. Search for the NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 answer key link.
4. Click on the Mathematics or GAT answer key PDF.
5. The NDA 2 answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
6. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
NDA 2 Question Paper 2026 and Unofficial Answer Key
After the examination, candidates can refer to the NDA 2 question papers 2026 to analyse their performance. Mathematics and GAT question papers, along with answer keys released by coaching institutes and defence-preparation platforms, can help candidates compare their responses before the official UPSC answer key is available.
However, candidates should remember that these are unofficial answer keys and may not represent the final answers released by UPSC.
NDA 2 Answer Key 2026: How to Calculate Expected Marks?
Candidates can use the official NDA 2 answer key to estimate their probable scores by comparing the answers marked in the examination with the correct answers provided by UPSC.
The NDA written examination consists of two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates who secure the required marks and meet the prescribed written cut-off are shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and further selection process.