UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NDA & NA Exam 2026 Provisional Answer Key for both Mathematics, English and General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check their responses and calculate expected scores.
The answer key includes detailed solutions for all Series A, B, C, and D question papers.
๐ NDA Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Organization | UPSC |
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| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination 2026 |
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| Advt. No. | UPSC CDS-(I) 2026 |
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| Vacancy | 451 |
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| Exam Type | Written Examination |
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| Answer Key Status | Released โ
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| Papers | Mathematics, English & GAT |
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| Total Questions | Maths: 120, GAT: 150, English: 120 |
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| Official PDFs | Available (Series A, B, C, D) |
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๐ฅ Download NDA Answer Key 2026 PDF
๐ Exam Details
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 120 | 300 |
| Paper 2 | GAT | 150 | 600 |
| Paper 3 | English | 120 | 100 |
๐ Marking Scheme
| Paper | Correct Answer | Negative Marking |
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| Mathematics | +2.5 Marks | -0.83 |
| GAT | +4 Marks | -1.33 |
- Use official answer key to calculate expected score
- Compare with cutoff trends
๐ Key Highlights from Answer Key
- Answer keys released for all paper series (A, B, C, D)
- Total 120 questions in Maths & English and 150 in GAT
- No dropped questions in both papers
- Official provisional keys released for evaluation
๐ Expected Cut Off (Trend Based)
| Stage | Marks |
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| Written Exam Cutoff | ~350โ370 |
| Final Cutoff | ~700โ720 |
Cutoff may vary depending on difficulty level and performance of candidates.
๐งช What After Answer Key?
- Result will be declared soon by UPSC
- Qualified candidates will appear for SSB Interview
- Final merit based on written + SSB
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