The NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key will help candidates appearing for the General Ability Test on 13 September 2026 check their responses, estimate marks, and review their performance set-wise. 

GAT carries 600 of the 900 written marks, twice the weight of Mathematics, which makes it the paper that usually decides whether a candidate clears the written cut-off.

This page carries the NDA 2 2026 GAT answer key PDF for Sets A, B, C, and D, with solutions for both English and General Knowledge, the official marking scheme, and same-day paper analysis from Major Kalshi Classes faculty.

Your expected GAT score is (correct × 4) − (wrong × 1.33). Bookmark this page and return after the GAT paper to check your set, calculate your score, and understand how you performed across English and GK.

NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key - Key Details

Check the series letter printed on your GAT question booklet before opening any PDF. The questions are identical across sets, but the order is not, so answers cannot be matched from one set to another.

Download NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key PDF (Set A, B, C, D)

Find the booklet series printed at the top of your General Ability Test question paper, then open the matching PDF. Each key covers Part A (English) and Part B (General Knowledge) in full, with solutions.

To download the GAT answer key from the table above, fill out the enquiry form that appears first.

Checked the Maths paper yet? The NDA 2 2026 Maths answer key is published alongside this one.

How to Check NDA 2 2026 GAT Answers Set-Wise?

Once the NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key is available, first confirm the booklet series printed on your question paper. Using the wrong set can lead to an inaccurate score because the question sequence may differ across Set A, B, C, and D.

Steps to Check Your NDA GAT Answers

1. Identify your GAT question booklet series.
2. Download the matching Set A, B, C, or D answer key PDF.
3. Compare your attempted responses question by question.
4. Count the correct, incorrect, and unattempted answers.
5. Use the NDA 2 2026 Score Calculator to estimate your GAT marks.

Add your GAT score to your Maths score for an estimated written total out of 900.

How to Download the NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key from UPSC?

The official NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key will be available through the Union Public Service Commission once UPSC publishes it for the examination.

Steps to Download the NDA 2 GAT Answer Key

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Open the Examinations section.
3. Go to the relevant Answer Keys page when the NDA 2 2026 key is published.
4. Select National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026.
5. Open the General Ability Test (GAT) answer key.
6. Download the PDF and compare it with your recorded responses.

Candidates who want an early estimate can use the Major Kalshi Classes set-wise GAT answer key after the exam and later verify their responses against the UPSC release.

How to Calculate Marks Using the NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key?

The GAT paper carries 150 questions for 600 marks. Marks are awarded and deducted as follows:

• +4 marks for every correct answer
• −1.33 marks for every incorrect answer
• No deduction for questions left unattempted

NDA GAT Score Calculation Formula

Expected GAT Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1.33)

For instance, take a candidate who attempts 135 questions and leaves 15 blank. Of the 135 attempted, 105 are correct, and 30 are wrong.

Those 30 wrong answers cost more than ten questions' worth of marks. This is why random guessing in GAT is usually not worth the risk unless you can eliminate some options first.

For quicker calculation, use the NDA 2 2026 Score Calculator to enter your correct and incorrect responses and estimate your GAT score instantly.

NDA 2 2026 GAT Paper Analysis - English & GK Difficulty  and Topic Weightage

Major Kalshi Classes faculty will publish a full GAT paper analysis on 13 September, once all four sets have been reviewed. It covers the overall difficulty level, subject-wise question distribution, and how the paper compares with NDA 1 2026.

Overall Difficulty Level

After the paper, we will assess whether GAT was easy, moderate, or difficult based on question complexity, factual depth, conceptual application, and time required to complete the paper.

Topic-wise English Section Analysis

Topic-wise General Knowledge Section Analysis

"GAT changes the entire written result because it carries 600 marks. The key is not attempting everything; balance accuracy in English with smart selection in GK. A disciplined paper usually beats an aggressive one." - Saurabh Singh, Academic Director, Major Kalshi Classes.

What Is a Good Score in NDA 2 2026 GAT?

UPSC sets the written cut-off on the combined Maths and GAT total, with a minimum of 25% required in each paper 150 marks out of 600 in GAT and 75 marks in Maths

• Clearing the 25% sectional threshold in GAT is the minimum, not the target.
• GAT carries 600 of the 900 written marks, so it moves your total twice as far as Maths does.
• The written cut-off is decided by UPSC each cycle, based on paper difficulty and vacancies.
• Your GAT score is 600 out of 900, so assess it alongside Maths 300 marks, not separately.

Recent NDA written cut-offs have hovered in the 300s out of 900. A GAT score in the 220-240 range has generally left candidates comfortably placed. However, the final figure moves with the paper.

Check the NDA 2 2026 expected cut-off for a complete picture once the analysis is out.

MKC Answer Key vs UPSC Official Answer Key

The MKC NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key is prepared by Major Kalshi Classes faculty to help candidates estimate their score soon after the exam. The UPSC answer key, however, is the official reference released by the Union Public Service Commission.

Use MKC's answer key to know where you stand within hours. Use the official UPSC's key to confirm it. For the complete timeline covering both papers, see the NDA 2 2026 Answer Key page.

How to Raise an Objection Against the NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key?

If you find a question in the NDA 2 2026 GAT paper incorrect or doubtful, you can submit an objection through UPSC’s QPRep portal.

Going by the NDA 1 2026 cycle, the window opens a couple of days after the key is published and stays open for five days only.

1. Log in to the QPRep portal on upsc.gov.in  using your registration credentials.
2. Select the NDA (II) 2026 General Ability Test paper and your booklet series.
3. Choose the question number you are disputing.
4. Upload supporting evidence from a credible source, such as NCERT or a standard textbook.
5. Submit before the deadline; objections sent by email or post are not accepted.

Only UPSC's key can be challenged this way. If you find an error in MKC's key, report it to the faculty; corrections are verified and dated on this page.

What to Do After Checking Your NDA 2 2026 GAT Score

• If you are comfortably above the qualifying mark, begin SSB preparation now instead of waiting for the written result. The gap between the result and the SSB call-up is shorter than most candidates expect, and psychological testing, GTO tasks, and the personal interview cannot be prepared for in two weeks. MKC's SSB interview training runs through this period for exactly this reason.

• If you are borderline, add your Maths score before drawing any conclusion. GAT carries 600 marks to Maths' 300, so the combined figure out of 900 is the only number UPSC measures against the cut-off. Calculate both together before deciding anything.

• If you have fallen short, the straight answer is that NDA 1 2027 is roughly six months out and the syllabus does not change. Candidates who start in September, holding a full paper's worth of diagnostic data on what actually went wrong, are considerably better placed than those beginning cold in January. 

How Major Kalshi Classes Support NDA 2 2026 Aspirants?

The GAT key on this page is prepared by the faculty who teach English and General Knowledge at Major Kalshi Classes in Prayagraj, which is why it arrives on exam day instead of a week later.

Alongside the key, aspirants can use:

• Set-wise detailed solutions, not just answers, so a doubtful question can be checked step by step.
• The NDA 2 2026 Score Calculator, applying the official marking scheme across GAT and Maths.
• Live paper analysis with the GAT faculty on 13 September
• SSB interview preparation for candidates moving to the next stage
• NDA 1 2027 classroom and online batches for those preparing for the next cycle.

Conclusion

The NDA 2 2026 GAT Answer Key helps candidates verify their responses, estimate marks, and understand their performance across English and General Knowledge. Always use the correct Set A, B, C, or D answer key and later cross-check your responses with the official UPSC release.

After calculating your GAT score, combine it with your Maths marks and compare the total with the expected cut-off.

Explore MKC’s NDA answer keys, score calculator, paper analysis, mock tests, and SSB resources to plan your next step with greater clarity.