Course Syllabus
Paper A: Mathematics (300 Marks)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Syllabus:
- Algebra
- Set theory
- Complex numbers
- Quadratic equations
- Permutations & combinations
- Matrices & Determinants
- Trigonometry
- Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D)
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus & Differential Equations
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics & Probability
Paper B: General Ability Test (GAT) – 600 Marks
Duration: 2.5 hours
GAT has two sections:
Section A: English (200 Marks)
- Grammar & vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Error spotting
- Sentence improvement
Section B: General Knowledge (400 Marks)
Includes:
1. Physics
- Motion, force, energy
- Electricity, magnetism
- Sound, light, heat
2. Chemistry
- Chemical reactions
- Acids, bases, salts
- Carbon compounds
3. General Science
- Human body
- Food & nutrition
- Diseases & prevention
4. History & Civics
- Indian freedom movement
- Indian Constitution
- Government structure
5. Geography
- Climate, soil, minerals
- Rivers, mountains
- Natural resources
6. Current Affairs
- National & international events
- Defence updates
2. SSB INTERVIEW (900 Marks)
After clearing the written exam, candidates appear for a 5-day SSB Interview, including:
Stage 1: Screening Test
- OIR Test
- PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test)
Stage 2: Selection Process
- Psychology Tests
- GTO Tests
- Personal Interview
- Group discussions
- Physical tasks (Group Obstacles & Command tasks)
3. MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Candidates must meet medical and physical standards:
- Height and weight criteria
- Eye vision requirements
- No major illnesses
4. TRAINING PROVIDED IN NDA COURSE (Institute Level)
A) Written Exam Coaching
- Daily lectures
- Topic-wise notes
- Regular tests
- Previous year paper practice
- Mock exams
B) SSB Preparation
- OIR & PPDT training
- Psychology test practice
- Interview training
- GTO outdoor tasks
- Leadership & communication skills
C) Physical Fitness Training
- Running
- Push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups
- Endurance building
- Drill & discipline
D) Personality Development
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Confidence building
- Motivation classes