UPSC NDA & CDS Exams – A Big Step for Defence Aspirants
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the admit cards for two of its most prestigious examinations – the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (II) Examination 2025 and the Combined Defence Services (CDS II) Examination 2025.
Both these examinations open the gateway for candidates who dream of joining the Indian Armed Forces. The NDA exam primarily caters to candidates seeking entry after Class 12, while the CDS exam is for graduates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), or Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
The exams are scheduled for September 14, 2025, and the release of admit cards marks the beginning of the final countdown for thousands of candidates across the country.
How to Download the UPSC NDA 2 & CDS 2 Admit Card 2025
The process for downloading the admit card is completely online and fairly simple. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment to avoid any technical issues.
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Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the Official UPSC Website
- Go to Website or Click Here.
- Find the Admit Card Link
- On the homepage, locate the section titled “Admit Cards” or “E-Admit Cards for UPSC Examinations.”
- Select either “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025” or “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025.”
- Provide Login Credentials
- Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number, along with your Date of Birth.
- Read Instructions
- Before the admit card appears, you may be required to read and agree to exam-related guidelines.
- Download and Print
- Once displayed, download the PDF of your admit card and take multiple printouts. Carry at least one copy to the exam hall, and keep spares for safety.
Key Information on the Admit Card
UPSC NDA 2 & CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 The admit card is not just a hall ticket – it is an essential identity document for the exam. It contains the following details:
- Candidate’s Full Name
- Roll Number & Registration ID
- Exam Date and Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Address
- Candidate’s Photograph and Signature
- Important Exam-Day Instructions
Candidates should carefully verify all details. In case of any discrepancy, they must immediately contact UPSC.
Exam Schedule for September 14, 2025
The NDA and CDS exams follow separate structures. Here’s the detailed timing:
NDA (II) 2025 – Two Papers
- Mathematics: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- General Ability Test (GAT): 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CDS (II) 2025 – Paper Schedule
- English: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- General Knowledge: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (only for IMA, INA, and AFA candidates)
For OTA candidates, only English and General Knowledge papers are applicable.
What Happens After the Written Exam?
UPSC NDA 2 & CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 Once the written exams are conducted, UPSC usually declares the results within a few weeks. The results are published in PDF format on the official website.
Steps to Check the Written Exam Result
- Visit Website.
- Click on the “Results” section on the homepage.
- Select the link for either “Written Result – NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025” or “Written Result – CDS Examination (II), 2025.”
- Download the PDF file and open it.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number.
If your roll number is listed, congratulations—you have qualified for the next stage.
The SSB Interview – The Next Big Challenge
Qualifying in the written exam is only the first step. The next stage is the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview, one of the toughest selection processes in the country.
- The SSB is a five-day evaluation program where candidates undergo psychological tests, group tasks, personal interviews, and physical assessments.
- The focus is on testing leadership qualities, personality, decision-making ability, mental toughness, and teamwork skills.
- Only those who successfully clear this stage move forward to the final merit list.
The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of the written examination and the SSB Interview.
