On April 13, 2025, the first NDA exam session of the year took place. Those who enrolled and took the test on Sunday are currently awaiting the exam results in order to proceed to the next round of selection for admission to the Indian Naval Academy and the National Defence Academy.
NDA I 2025 Result – UPSC Written Exam, Cut-Off, SSB Dates & More
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the NDA I 2025 written exam result by the end of April 2025. Candidates can check their results in the form of a PDF merit list containing roll numbers of qualified candidates on the official UPSC website.
NDA I 2025 Overview
| Exam | NDA I 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Date | 13 April 2025 |
| No. of Vacancies | 406 (NDA: 370, NA: 36) |
| Result Date | End of April 2025 (Expected) |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview (July – Sept 2025) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
How to Check NDA I 2025 Result
- Visit the official website https://upsc.gov.in
- Go to the “What’s New” section.
- Click on the NDA I 2025 result link.
- View the PDF and use
CTRL + Fto find your roll number or name. - Download and print the PDF for your reference.
Expected NDA I 2025 Cut-Off
Based on past years, the expected cut-off is around 300–310 out of 900. Candidates must also secure at least 25% in each subject.
| Year | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| NDA 2 2024 | 295–310 |
| NDA 1 2024 | 310 |
| NDA 2 2023 | 292 |
| NDA 1 2023 | 301 |
| NDA 2 2022 | 316 |
| NDA 1 2022 | 360 |
What’s Next? – SSB Interview
- Schedule: July – September 2025
- Duration: 5 days
- Stages: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR), Psychological Test, GTO Tasks, and Personal Interview
- Air Force Aspirants: Must qualify CPSS for Flying Branch
✅ Candidates who clear SSB Stage II will undergo medical examinations for final selection.
Documents Required for SSB
- Class 10th & 12th Certificates
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhar, Domicile, etc.)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Special Category Certificate (if applicable)
Final Merit List & Tie-Breaking
- Final merit list based on written exam + SSB scores
- Medical fitness and service preference will be considered
- If tie: Older candidate gets higher rank
- Unfit candidates in CPSS cannot reapply for Air Force (Flying Branch)
Stay Updated
Regularly visit https://upsc.gov.in for result notifications, SSB updates, and final merit list announcements.