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UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026 OUT: Download Maths & GAT PDF

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  • The UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026 is officially out! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional Answer Key 2026 for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (II) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 13 September 2026 can now download the Maths & GAT PDF Solution Key in a set-wise format (Sets A, B, C, D) from the official website. This key is crucial for estimating your tentative score before the final results are announced. Check your answers against the official key, calculate your marks, and raise objections (if any) before the deadline. Below, we provide the direct download links, step-by-step guide, and the complete objection process to help you secure your shot at the 394 prestigious vacancies in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

How to Download

  • Follow these simple steps to access the NDA Answer Key 2026:
  • Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
  • Navigate to the 'Examinations' section and click on 'Answer Keys'.
  • Locate the link for 'National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026'.
  • Select your required paper: Mathematics (Paper I) or General Ability Test – GAT (Paper II).
  • Open the PDF that matches your booklet series (Set A, B, C, or D) and match it carefully against your OMR sheet.
  • Download and save the Answer Key PDF for score calculation and future reference.

How to Calculate Scores

  • To estimate your raw score using the NDA Solution Key, follow the marking scheme below. Note: The marking scheme is standard as per UPSC guidelines.
  • Mathematics Paper: Each correct answer carries 2.5 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.83 marks for each incorrect answer.
  • GAT Paper: Each correct answer carries 4 marks. There is a negative marking of 1.33 marks for each incorrect answer.
  • Unanswered Questions: No marks are deducted for questions left unanswered.
  • Formula: Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers x Marks per Correct) – (Number of Incorrect Answers x Negative Marks per Incorrect).

What is the total number of vacancies for NDA (II) 2026?

  • A total of 394 posts are to be filled through this examination.

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