The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the cut-off marks for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2022. Candidates who appeared for the exam or are preparing for future NDA exams can now download the official cut-off PDF from the UPSC website. These cut-off marks show the minimum qualifying scores required to clear both the written examination and the final selection stage, helping aspirants gauge the level of competition in the NDA & NA recruitment process.
I am writing about this topic because every year, thousands of students appear for the NDA examination with dreams of joining India’s Armed Forces. Knowing the previous years’ cut-off marks is extremely useful for planning an effective preparation strategy. It helps candidates understand the difficulty level of the paper and how the competition has evolved. Since the 2022 NDA (II) exam was one of the most talked-about sessions due to its balanced paper and high number of applicants, analysing the official cut-off marks offers valuable insight for aspirants preparing for upcoming sessions.
About the NDA & NA (II) Examination 2022
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2022 was conducted by UPSC to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, and for the Indian Naval Academy course. The exam is conducted twice a year — NDA (I) and NDA (II).
The examination consists of two stages:
- Written Examination – covering Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
- SSB Interview – for intelligence, leadership, and personality assessment.
Candidates who qualify the written test are called for the SSB Interview conducted by the Services Selection Board, and the final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance in both stages.
How to Download the Official Cut-off PDF
Candidates can easily download the official UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2022 cut-off PDF from the UPSC website. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
- Click on the Examinations tab from the homepage.
- Choose Cut-off Marks from the dropdown list.
- Look for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2022.
- Click on the link to download the PDF file.
The document can be saved for reference and comparison while preparing for future exams.
