Summary: The NDA 2 2026 Answer Key is now an important resource for candidates who appeared in the UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 examination. The exam was conducted on 13 September 2026 for admission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. Candidates can use the NDA 2 2026 Maths and GAT Answer Key to match their responses, calculate their expected marks, and analyse their performance before the official result and cutoff are released.

NDA 2 2026 Answer Key (All Sets): Maths & GAT PDF (Released Now)

Major Kalshi Classes (MKC) has released the NDA 2 2026 Answer Key for Maths and GAT, covering the different question-paper sets. Candidates can use the set-wise answer key along with the question paper to estimate their probable score.

The written examination consisted of two papers: Mathematics for 300 marks and General Ability Test (GAT) for 600 marks, for a total of 900 marks. 

NDA 2 2026 Answer Key: Latest Update

The UPSC NDA 2 2026 examination was conducted on 13 September 2026. Mathematics was conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, while GAT was conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. 

MKC has provided the NDA 2 2026 answer key for both papers so that candidates can check their answers and estimate their marks.

NDA 2 2026 Answer Key PDF: All Sets

The NDA 2 2026 Answer Key PDF is available for candidates who want to calculate their expected marks after the examination.

The answer key covers:

• NDA 2 2026 Mathematics Answer Key
• NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key
• Set A
• Set B
• Set C
• Set D
• Question-wise answers
• Expected score calculation
• Paper analysis
• Expected cutoff discussion

Candidates should download or check the answer key corresponding to the same set they attempted in the examination.

NDA 2 2026 Maths Answer Key

The NDA 2 2026 Mathematics Answer Key contains answers to the 120 questions asked in the Mathematics paper.

The Mathematics paper carries 300 marks, with 2.5 marks awarded for every correct answer and negative marking for an incorrect response. 

Candidates can use the Maths answer key to:

• Match their attempted answers.
• Count correct and incorrect responses.
• Calculate their estimated Mathematics score.
• Identify questions where they made mistakes.
• Review important topics from the paper.
• Compare their performance with the expected cutoff.

The NDA Mathematics paper includes topics from Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Probability, Statistics, Coordinate Geometry, Vector Algebra and other areas of the prescribed syllabus.

NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key

The NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key covers the 150 questions asked in the General Ability Test.

GAT carries 600 marks, making it twice the weightage of the Mathematics paper. It consists of English and General Knowledge sections. The English section carries 200 marks, while General Knowledge carries 400 marks. 

Candidates can use the GAT answer key to analyse questions from:

• English
• Physics
• Chemistry
• General Science
• History
• Geography
• Polity
• Economics
• Current Affairs

Since GAT contributes 600 marks to the written examination, careful analysis of the GAT answer key is important when estimating the overall NDA 2 2026 score.

NDA 2 2026 Question Paper: Maths & GAT

The NDA 2 2026 Question Paper is useful for candidates who want to review the questions they attempted and compare them with the answer key.

NDA 2 2026 Question Paper: Set A, B, C & D

The Mathematics and GAT papers were provided in different sets. Candidates should use the question paper corresponding to their attempted set when checking answers.

The question paper can help candidates analyse the actual difficulty level, identify questions they attempted, and review topics that appeared in the examination.

NDA 2 2026 Marking Scheme: How to Calculate Your Score?

Candidates can calculate their probable score by comparing their answers with the NDA 2 2026 Answer Key.

The basic formula is:

Expected Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) − (Incorrect Answers × Negative Marks)

For example, if a candidate gets 80 Mathematics questions correct and 20 incorrect:

80 × 2.5 − 20 × 0.83 = approximately 183.4 marks

Candidates should remember that the score calculated using an unofficial answer key is only an estimate. The final marks will depend on UPSC's official evaluation.

NDA 2 2026 Expected Cutoff

The NDA 2 2026 expected cutoff is being discussed after the examination based on the difficulty level, previous cutoff trends and candidate performance.

The official UPSC cutoff is not available yet. Recent post-exam analyses have described the NDA 2 2026 paper as broadly easy-to-moderate or moderate, but expected cutoff estimates differ between coaching and education platforms. 

Based on the current analysis, candidates can use the following range as a working estimate, not an official cutoff:

NDA 2 2026 Safe Score

A safe score is not an officially defined UPSC figure. It is a practical benchmark used by candidates and coaching institutes to assess whether their estimated score has a reasonable margin over an expected cutoff.

For NDA 2 2026, candidates can use 330+ marks out of 900 as a practical benchmark while waiting for the official cutoff.

These are not official UPSC qualifying categories. The actual written cutoff may be higher or lower.

Candidates must also remember that UPSC prescribes a minimum qualifying standard for each paper. The NDA written examination requires candidates to meet the prescribed minimum in Mathematics and GAT separately, in addition to meeting the aggregate cutoff. 

NDA 2 2026 Previous Year Cutoff

Previous-year cutoffs can provide context, but they should not be treated as a direct prediction for NDA 2 2026.

For example, the official NDA 2 2025 written cutoff reported by current analysis sources was 304.90 for male candidates and 358.84 for female candidates, demonstrating that the written cutoff can differ substantially across examination cycles and candidate categories. 

Therefore, candidates should compare previous-year figures with the difficulty level and performance distribution of the current examination rather than using one previous cutoff as a fixed target.

NDA 2 2026 Exam Analysis

The NDA 2 2026 paper has been described in current post-exam analyses as broadly easy to moderate/moderate. Mathematics required candidates to manage calculations and time effectively, while GAT included questions across English, Science, Social Studies and Current Affairs. 

The answer key can now be combined with the paper analysis to understand:

• Number of correct answers.
• Number of incorrect answers.
• Expected marks.
• Mathematics performance.
• GAT performance.
• Strong and weak topics.
• Expected cutoff position.

Candidates should avoid judging their performance only by the number of questions attempted because accuracy is equally important due to negative marking.

What After NDA 2 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates who calculate a score around or above the expected cutoff should not wait for the result before starting SSB preparation.

The written examination carries 900 marks, while the SSB/interview stage contributes to the final merit process.

Candidates can begin working on:

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)
• Psychology Tests
• Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks
• Personal Interview
• Communication skills
• Current Affairs
• Self-introduction and personal information

Starting SSB preparation early gives candidates time to understand the process and practise before the SSB stage.

Why Choose MKC for NDA Preparation?

Major Kalshi Classes (MKC) has been preparing defence aspirants since 2008 and provides structured preparation for NDA and other defence examinations.

For NDA aspirants, MKC's preparation ecosystem includes:

• NDA Classroom Courses
• NDA Online Courses
• Live and recorded classes
• Mock tests and practice papers
• Study material and e-notes
• Performance analysis
• SSB preparation
• Personality development and psychological conditioning
• Regular examination-oriented updates

Students can use MKC's post-exam NDA 2 2026 Answer Key and paper analysis to evaluate their performance and plan their next step.

For candidates expecting to qualify, the period after the written examination is also an appropriate time to begin structured SSB preparation rather than waiting for the result.

NDA 2 2026 Answer Key: Important Points

Candidates should remember these points while using the answer key:

• Check the answer key according to your question-paper set.
• Use the correct marking scheme while calculating marks.
• Account for negative marking.
• Treat the score obtained from an unofficial answer key as an estimate.
• Compare your score with expected cutoff ranges only for reference.
• Do not treat an expected cutoff as an official UPSC cutoff.
• Candidates who expect to qualify should begin SSB preparation early.
• Wait for UPSC's official result and cutoff for the final qualification status.

Conclusion

The NDA 2 2026 Answer Key helps candidates assess their performance after the examination and calculate their probable written score. By matching the Maths and GAT answer keys with the corresponding question paper, candidates can estimate their marks and identify areas where they performed well or made mistakes.

The current NDA 2 2026 expected cutoff can be considered around 310–330 marks, while 330+ can be used as a practical safe-score benchmark. However, these figures are only estimates and should not be confused with the official UPSC cutoff.

Candidates who have a competitive estimated score should start preparing for the SSB interview without waiting for the result. Those below the expected range can use the answer-key analysis to identify weak areas and improve their preparation for the next NDA examination.