NDA Cut Off Marks 2017 have been compiled by our team after a thorough analysis of this year’s exam which was conducted on April 23rd. The paper was moderate in nature this time and the NDA cut off is surely expected to go higher than last year. The total vacancies to be filled via NDA 2017 are 390. The paper was held in offline mode and more than four lakh aspirants attempted it.
Expected NDA Cut Off Marks 2017
The cut off for any exam is the minimum number of marks required to qualify the exam. In case of NDA (which is conducted twice a year), the cutoff score vary by quite a difference. In the current article, we will elaborate on the expected cutoff for NDA – 1, 2017 as well as previous year cutoffs that were officially released by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
| Mathematics | 185-205 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 365-405 |
The above cutoff marks are for General category. UPSC will release a separate cutoff score for each category.
Calculation of NDA Cut Off Scores 2017
| Final score = Total number of right answers-Total number of wrong answers |
Types of Cutoff
| Sectional Cutoff | The aspirants are expected to qualify in each section |
| Overall Cutoff | Overall cutoff implies the minimum score required to make it to SSB. |
Analysis of NDA Cut Off 2017
As per us, the cutoff for NDA exam is predicted to go higher than last year. The following key points came to the fore, after going through the various sections of the question paper in detail.
| Mathematics | The mathematics section was simple this year. |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | Questions asked in the GAT section were challenging this time. |
| Overall | The overall level of paper can be agreed upon as being moderate. |
| Predictability | The paper wasn’t totally predictable especially as far as the GAT section is concerned. |
| Applicants | The applicants this time were higher than previous 2 times. |
How to Check NDA Cut Off on UPSC Website ?
| Step 1 | Visit the official site of UPSC www.upsc.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Search for the cutoff marks of NDA 2017 |
| Step 3 | Enter your credentials |
| Step 4 | The cut off marks will be displayed |
| Step 5 | Take a print out for future references |
Official NDA Cut Off Marks of Past 5 Years
NDA CUT OFF 2016
| 2016 | Official NDA Cut Off Score |
| NDA-I | 288 |
| NDA-II | 315 |
NDA CUT OFF 2015
| 2015 | Official NDA Cut Off Score |
| NDA-I | 306 |
| NDA-II | 269 |
NDA CUT OFF 2014
| 2014 | Official NDA Cut Off Score |
| NDA-I | 348 |
| NDA-II | 368 |
NDA CUT OFF 2013
| 2013 | Official NDA Cut Off Score |
| NDA-I | 337 |
| NDA-II | 317 |
NDA CUT OFF 2012
| 2012 | Official NDA Cut Off Score |
| NDA-I | 333 |
| NDA-II | 322 |
NDA Answer Key 2017
The following answer keys for NDA Exam 2017 have been taken from Cavalier Coaching Institute, New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions on NDA Cutoff
| Who is the official authority which issues the NDA cutoff ? | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the sole authority to release the NDA cutoff |
| Do previous year cutoffs have an impact on the latest scores ? | Not really. The parameters for deciding the cutoff are dynamic in nature. |
| Is the Cutoff issued officially? | Yes. UPSC will upload it on its website |
| When is the Cutoff issued officially? | This year, it will be released in May |
| Can I disregard the cutoff? | No. The cutoff once released is final |
Topic Wise Distribution of Marks – Mathematics
| Trigonometry | 30 |
| Calculus | 25 |
| Probability | 10 |
| Quadratic Equations | 15-20 |
| Complex Numbers | 10-15 |
| Matrices & Determinants | 30 |
Topic Wise Distribution of Marks – GAT
| Physics | 15 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| English | 50 |
| Matching | 20 |
NDA Result 2017
