NDA Exam Centres 2026, Check State-wise Exam Centre List

NDA exam centres 2026 include cities across India, according to Union Public Service Commission.. At present, a total of 75 exam centres are there across the country for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy exams. The exam centre is allotted to the candidates based on their choice of preference and availability of seats. It is then mentioned on the NDA admit card uploaded by the UPSC. 

Candidates can refer to NDA study materials in which all important topics are discussed in summarised form. However, the candidates must refer to the detailed NDA syllabus first.  NDA 2026 exam is to be conducted to select capable candidates to serve as officers of the Indian Armed Forces i.e., Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. Earlier, only male candidates were eligible to apply for the NDA selection process, but now the Supreme Court has released an interim order to allow female candidates to take the NDA exam.

NDA Exam Centres 2026

• The number of candidates who can choose a specific examination centre is limited.
• NDA exam centres will be allotted to candidates on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Once a centre has reached its capacity, candidates will not be able to select that particular centre and should opt for other centres nearby.
• Seat limits have not been imposed on the following exam centres – Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur.
• UPSC will not accept the request to make changes in the allotted exam centres.

NDA GAT Question Paper with Answer Key- Download PDFs

NDA 1 and NDA 2 GAT Question Paper with Answer Keys of Paper 2 are given below in PDF format.

• NDA GAT Paper 2 September 2022 Question Paper
• NDA GAT Paper 2 April 2022 Question Paper
• NDA GAT Paper 2 November 2021 Question Paper
• NDA GAT Paper 2 April 2021 Question Paper
• NDA GAT Paper 2 September 2020 Question Paper

NDA Exam Centres: How to Choose?

The registration for NDA exam is done online. The application form can be filled at upsc.gov.in. 

1. In registration Part I, candidates have to fill in their personal, qualification, communication & other required details.
2. After completing Part I, candidates will receive the registration number. In Part II of the registration, candidates have the option to select the exam centres.
3. Select NDA exam centres from the given list of cities.
4. Give up to three preferences, keeping in mind the nearest cities.
5. Allotment of the examination centres will be done on a first-apply-first-allotment basis.
6. After selecting the exam centres, make a payment, and upload their recent photograph and signature.

NDA Exam Centre 2026: Exam Day Guidelines

• The aspirants should reach the NDA exam centre one hour before the exam.
• Do not forget to carry the printout of your e-admit card of NDA 2026, otherwise, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
• Additionally, the candidates should also carry a valid photo id of you. For instance, you can carry any of the driving license/voter id/PAN card/Aadhaar card/Passport/ Aadhaar enrollment receipt/ ration card 2026.
• Do not carry any metallic equipment or electronic gadgets or phone, calculator, camera, tape recorder, pager, or microphone to the examination hall.

NDA exam centre 2026 is allotted to all applicants based on their preference of centres which they mention in the NDA application form at the time of filling out of the application form. The applicants are advised to select the exam center carefully at the time of filling in the application form.