Extreme studies, extreme sports, perfection to the core, a place where nothing is normal instead everything is perfect! Welcome to National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. A dream for many which turns into reality for those who dare, who try and who turn this opportunity into success putting in hard work and consistent labor. NDA exam is conducted twice every year. The written exam conducted by UPSC is followed by Service Selection Board Interview for the successful candidates of written exam. So you can say that the exam is divided into two stages, written and interview broadly.
Without taking much time let us see how to clear the NDA exam:
NDA Written Exam Tip:
The written exam is not a very difficult exam. It is moderate in difficulty and can be cracked with consistent preparations.
- Syllabus: If you know the syllabus well, half of your work is done. So get hold of the latest syllabus and prepare according to that.
- Time Table: For consistency you need to have a proper time management. Divide the portions you have to cover. Not only this, keep time in reserve to revise the things you studied earlier. If you can manage your time well, nobody can stop your success. So make a practical time table which you can follow and where you have given equal weightage to all your subjects.
- Practice and time yourself: Practicing something again and again will tighten its grip in your memory. So practice a lot of mock papers and in fact time yourself while doing so. Think like you are actually giving the exam.
- Smart work: Hard work if accompanied by smart work is a deadly combo. Learn different short cuts and techniques to solve things quickly. This is smart work. Analyze the papers and understand which part carries more weight, study that more.
- Previous Year papers: They are an excellent tool to determine the trend of the paper. Use them to your benefit.
- Make notes: Notes will come handy anytime you want to revise anything. It is not possible to keep 10 books along with you all the time. Plus writing something will make you learn them faster.
- Study Material: Choose reliable study material and books. Studying anything from anywhere is not going to help you. Search thoroughly and choose the best.
- NDA Exam Online Course: Enroll for the best Online NDA exam coaching course.
Service Selection Board Interview:
It is a six day procedure and consists of various tests ranging from psychology, group tests, interview etc. The first stage is a screening test, on clearing which candidates are retained for next four/five days. You can get a detailed knowledge on the SSB procedure by reading the dedicated article from out website.
- Know what SSB is: First you need to know in advance and indetail about the tests which are conducted in the SSB, this is again like knowing your syllabus, unless you know your syllabus how can you prepare for your exam? So first read about the various tests, there are ample article present on our website for them.
- Brush up your knowledge about self: One most important thing in SSB is how well you know yourself and people who are close to you. You must be aware about the positives, negatives about yourself, strength, weakness etc. Self-introspection is the only tool, and it takes time to know oneself, so the sooner you start the better.
- Confidence: Confidence reflects a strong personality. You should appear confident in what you do and what you say.
- Physical fitness: In SSB there are group tests which involve physical activity and stamina. So if you have been a couch potato (which is less likely for a boy of 12th standard) get up and start running!
- GK: As a 12th grader you are not expected to master everything in this world, yet don’t take GK lightly. You must be aware of the current stuff going on in the world. If not in depth, then too read/listen/watch some news every day. GK has various advantages, one big advantage is that it’ll help you in Group Discussion.
- Honesty: Be honest in whatever you do or say in the SSB, do not lie unnecessarily. Being brutally honest will yield some good results.
- OLQ’s: In SSB they are checking for 15 OLQ’s. Get to know these OLQ’s and develop them in you.
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Tashi Mishra, Editorial TeamShe is a defense aspirant from Varanasi completed her BCA. She has attended SSB Interview at 1 AFSB Dehradoon and has more SSB coming up. She is confident about joining Defence Forces one day. Here, she is sharing her views and experience. Join us now.
