Note: NDA 2 2025 Maths Question Paper and Answer All sets A,B,C, and D
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the NDA 2 2025 exam, September 14, 2025 across various centres in India.
The first session of the exam, i.e., the Mathematics paper, was held in the morning shift from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Thousands of aspirants appeared for this prestigious exam, aiming to secure admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and eventually serve the nation in the Armed Forces.
This live blog covers the NDA 2 2025 exam analysis for Shift 1, including the paper’s difficulty level, student reactions, important topics asked, and the availability of the answer key and memory-based questions.
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NDA 2 2025 Exam Schedule & Timings
The NDA exam is conducted in two shifts on the same day. The Mathematics paper (Shift 1) was held in the morning, followed by the General Ability Test (GAT) paper (Shift 2) in the afternoon.
Candidates were required to report at least 30 minutes before the exam, and strict frisking was carried out at the centres.
NDA 2 2025 Mathematics (Shift 1) Exam Analysis
The NDA 2 2025 Mathematics paper was said to be ranging from moderate to difficult by majority of the candidates.
Although a few questions were easy yet the rest of the paper was long and demanded conceptual understanding.
Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
Good Attempts: 50–60 questions
High-Weightage Topics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, Statistics, Vectors, and Coordinate Geometry.
Student Feedback: Algebra and Trigonometry questions were tricky and time-consuming. Probability and Statistics were relatively easier and scoring. Calculus required good conceptual understanding.
This year’s paper was more calculative compared to previous attempts, which made time management a challenge.
Student Reactions from Shift 1
Many aspirants shared mixed reactions after the paper:
“The test was long, but not too bad with practice.”
“Solving last year's NDA papers and NCERT practice helped a lot.”
“Some questions were easy, but I had some difficulty with Trigonometry.”
Overall, most candidates agreed that consistent practice and speed were key to attempting maximum questions.
NDA 2 2025 Answer Key & Memory-Based Questions
The unofficial NDA 2 2025 Maths answer key will be released soon by leading defence coaching institutes like Major Kalshi Classes (MKC).
Along with this, memory-based questions from Shift 1 will also be made available for students to cross-check their performance.
The official UPSC NDA 2 2025 answer key will be released later on the UPSC website after the complete recruitment process is over. Until then, students can rely on coaching answer keys and question discussions for analysis.
NDA 2 2025 Maths Exam Analysis OUT: Set A, B, C, D
As per the students, the NDA 2 2025 Mathematics paper overall difficulty level was moderate. The question paper analysis is live for Shift 1 Maths exam. Check out the Set A, B, C, and D details below.
NDA 2 2025 Live Updates: Maths Questions Asked
Candidates can now download the NDA 2 2025 Maths paper (Set A, B, C, D) along with the answer key.
[Download NDA 2 2025 Maths Answer Key – Set A, B, C, D]
Conclusion
The NDA 2 2025 Mathematics paper (Shift 1) tested both speed and accuracy, making it a balanced paper overall.
Students who had a strong grip over NCERT concepts and practiced previous year question papers found it relatively easier to handle.
With Shift 2 (GAT) still to be conducted, aspirants are advised to stay focused and attempt the afternoon paper with a calm and positive mindset.
Stay connected for the complete NDA 2 2025 exam analysis, answer key updates, and student feedback from both shifts
