The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will soon release the provisional answer key for the National Defence Academy (NDA) 1 written examination. The exam took place nationwide on April 12, 2026 . Candidates can download the answer key from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
NDA 1 Exam Details
The NDA 1 examination consisted of two papers. These were the Mathematics paper and the General Ability Test (GAT). The UPSC administers this exam to select candidates for the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy.
Provisional Answer Key Purpose
The provisional answer key allows candidates to assess their performance. By comparing their submitted answers with the key, candidates can estimate their scores. This unofficial score estimation helps before the final results are announced. It also provides an opportunity to raise objections.
How to Download the Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in .
- Navigate to the 'Answer Key' section on the homepage.
- Locate and click on the link for 'Answer Key for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (1), 2026' .
- The provisional answer key will appear in a new window.
- Download the PDF files for both the Mathematics and GAT answer keys.
Next Steps
After downloading, candidates should cross-check their responses. The final answer key and results will be published later by the UPSC. Successful candidates from the written exam proceed to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.
