NDA NA I answer key published: GAT and Mathematics
The UPSC has published the NDA NA I answer key covering the General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. Question papers and candidate response sheets were also released, with paper sets labelled A, B, C, D .
NDA NA I answer key: what’s included
The release includes answer keys for both papers — GAT and Mathematics — and the question papers used in the exam. Candidate response sheets have been made available alongside the keys and papers.
| Item released | Details |
|---|---|
| Papers | General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics |
| Question paper sets | A, B, C, D |
| Response sheets | Candidate response sheets released alongside papers |
NDA NA I answer key: how the papers are organised
Both exam papers follow the standard two-part structure: a General Ability Test and a Mathematics paper. Each question paper is available in four sets — A, B, C and D — which correspond to the labels on the question booklets administered on exam day.
Candidates should match their question paper set with the released PDFs when cross-checking answers. Use the set letter printed on your question booklet to find the correct paper and answer key.
What candidates should do next
Download the answer key and your response sheet from the official UPSC notification or the UPSC website. Compare your answers against the key for your paper set to estimate tentative scores.
If you spot discrepancies, check the official UPSC notice for the objection process and deadlines. The official UPSC communication will have details on how to raise objections, required formats, and any fees involved.
Missing details to watch for
The official UPSC notice is the final authority on dates, objection windows, and subsequent stages. If you need exact release dates, objection deadlines, or guidelines to calculate marks for result projection, refer to the UPSC website or the official notification.
Quick tips for score estimation
Count correct answers using the answer key for your paper set. Then apply the exam’s marking scheme (as given in the official notification) to estimate your raw score. Remember that final scores and cutoffs will be declared by UPSC and may differ after normalization and verification.
FAQs
Q: Where can I download the NDA NA I answer key? A: Download the answer key and response sheets from the UPSC official website or the official UPSC notification page.
Q: Which papers does the answer key cover? A: The answer key covers the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Mathematics paper.
Q: Are response sheets released? A: Yes, candidate response sheets were released alongside the question papers and answer keys.
Q: How do I find the right question paper set? A: Match the set letter (A, B, C or D) printed on your question booklet with the corresponding PDF released by UPSC.
Q: Can I raise objections to the answer key? A: UPSC provides an objection process. Check the official UPSC notice for the objection window, formats, and any applicable fees.
Q: Will the answer key determine final results? A: The answer key helps estimate scores. Final results, cutoffs, and candidate verification are published by UPSC.
Q: Where can I find details on cutoffs and next stages? A: UPSC will announce cutoffs and subsequent stages (like interviews or SSB) in its official communications.