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List of Books for NDA 2023
Before we go list out the details of the booklist needed for the NDA exam it is important to know the exam pattern.
The exam pattern consists of a written Test and an interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB). The written test is further divided into Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)
The GAT consists of the following subjects:
- English
- General Knowledge
- Physics
- Chemistry
- General Science
- History, Freedom Movement, etc
- Geography
- Current Affairs
| Code | Exam Name | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| 01 | Mathematics | 2 hours 30 minutes | 120 | 300 |
| 02 | General Ability Test | 2 hours 30 minutes | 50 | 200 |
| 100 | 400 | |||
| SSB Interview | 50 | 900 | ||
| Total | 1800 |
Aspirants can check the detailed topic-wise NDA syllabus and exam pattern on the link provided.
Based on the above exam pattern the list of books for the subjects is as follows:
| Booklist for NDA Exam 2023 | |
| Mathematics | NCERT Mathematics Textbook of Class 11 and Class 12Mathematics for NDA and NANDA Entrance ExamStudy Package Mathematics NDA/NA Entrance ExamQuantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations |
| English | Objective General EnglishWren & Martin’s High School English Grammar & CompositionWord Power Made Easy |
| Physics | NCERT 11th and 12th std Books |
| Chemistry | NCERT 11th and 12th std Books |
| General Science | Objective GK |
| History | Objective GKNCERT Books |
| Geography | Objective GKNCERT Books |
| Current Affairs | Pratoyogita Darpan/ Competition Success Review |
With proper plans and strategies, it is not as difficult to outshine the competition in the NDA/NA exam.
Candidates can go through preparation strategies for competitive exams to do diligent preparation for the examination.
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Frequently asked questions about NDA Books
Q1. Which are the best books for NDA English?
Ans. Candidates can refer to Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis and High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin for the English section of NDA.
Q2. Are NCERT books enough for NDA?
The NDA exam consists of questions that are of Class 12 standard or below. If one follows the NCERT books thoroughly and grasps all the concepts mentioned in the books, one will not need any other reference book to pass the exam.
Q3. Which is the best book for UPSC NDA General Ability Test subject?
Ans: There are lots of good books in the market, but General Knowledge 2021, History of Modern India, and Science and Technology in India are some of the best books for NDA Preparations.
Q4. How many mock tests should I attempt for NDA preparation?
Ans: To prepare for the NDA, you should take one or two mock examinations per subject each day.
Q5. What are the top NDA Current Affairs books?
Ans: In order to prepare for the NDA exam, candidates can use the Manorama Yearbook or the Pratiyogta Darpan.