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NDA General Ability Test (GAT) Mock Test Free 2026
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NDA Paper II (GAT) is 150 questions across English (50 Qs) and General Knowledge (100 Qs covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, and Current Affairs). Each correct answer is +4 marks, each wrong is −1.33. At 600 total marks, GAT carries more weight than Mathematics (300 marks). Candidates who underestimate GAT lose the exam here.
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NDA General Ability Test (GAT) — Topic Weightage 2026
TopicAvg QsWeight
English (Grammar, Vocabulary, RC)
English is 50 questions (200 marks) — the single largest topic in GAT. Grammar rules + 500 vocabulary words + RC technique covers all question types. Class 10–12 NCERT English level.
50
High
Physics (Class 11–12 NCERT)
Motion, Newton's laws, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics. Formulae-heavy — make a 2-page formula sheet. NDA Physics is Class 11–12 level.
25
High
Chemistry (Class 11–12 NCERT)
Atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, acids/bases, organic basics. Memorise periodic trends + 10 key reactions. Less maths-heavy than Physics.
15
Medium
History & Freedom Movement
Ancient India (Indus Valley, Maurya, Gupta), Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughal), Modern India (Freedom Struggle 1857–1947). NCERT History Class 6–12.
15–20
Medium
Geography (India + World)
Physical geography (climate, soil, rivers, mountains), India economic geography, world geography basics. Map-based questions appear regularly.
10–15
Medium
Current Affairs & Defence GK
Last 6 months current affairs + defence-specific GK (military exercises, new weapons systems, DRDO, defence deals). Read one defence news summary weekly.
10–15
Low
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ScoreRank Est.What it means
130–150Top 3%Exceptional — GAT topper, likely to clear written cutoff comfortably
100–129Top 15%Strong — above NDA written exam competitive level
70–99Top 40%Average — English or Physics gaps pulling score down
40–69Bottom 40%Below average — concept foundation across multiple subjects needed
Below 40Bottom 25%Critical — GAT may prevent written exam clearance
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GAT Preparation Strategy — NDA
Week 1
English + Physics Core
- →English: Grammar rules (SVA, Tense, Articles, Prepositions) — 2 rules daily with 10 practice sentences
- →English: 20 vocabulary words daily (synonyms + antonyms from NCERT Class 12 Flamingo/Vistas)
- →Physics: NCERT Class 11 Ch 1–8 (Motion, Force, Work-Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravitation)
- →Physics formula card: 25 core formulae — F=ma, KE=½mv², v=u+at, Ohm's law, Snell's law
Week 2
GK Subjects Sprint
- →Chemistry: Atomic structure, periodic table trends, Chemical bonding, Acids/Bases — NCERT Class 11 Ch 1–7
- →History: Freedom Struggle timeline — 1857 to 1947, 20 key events, 15 key figures
- →Geography: India climate/rivers/mountains + World major landforms — NCERT Class 6–10
- →150 GAT Qs in 150-min full drills — English first (fastest), then GK subjects by confidence
Week 3
Full Mock + Score 100+
- →1 GAT sectional daily — 150 Qs in 150 min under exam conditions
- →Target 100+ for competitive NDA written exam clearance
- →2 full NDA mocks (Paper I + Paper II combined) — combined scoring simulation
- →Final week: Current Affairs + Defence GK daily (15 min) — easiest late-stage marks to add
Frequently Asked Questions — NDA GAT Mock Test
Is this NDA GAT mock test free?
Yes — 4 NDA General Ability Test sectional tests are completely free on ZestExam. Free account required (30 seconds, no credit card). 150 questions, 150-minute timer, topic-wise performance breakdown across English and all GK subjects.
What is the NDA GAT (Paper II) structure?
NDA Paper II is General Ability Test: 150 questions, 600 marks, 150 minutes. Part A: English (50 questions, 200 marks). Part B: General Knowledge (100 questions, 400 marks) covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Current Affairs. Each correct: +4. Each wrong: −1.33.
How much does GAT matter vs Mathematics in NDA?
GAT carries 600 marks vs Mathematics 300 marks — GAT is twice as valuable. Total written exam: 900 marks. SSB Interview: 900 marks. Many candidates over-prepare Maths and neglect GAT, then lose the written exam. A balanced 60/40 preparation split (GAT/Maths) is optimal.
What is the NDA GAT cutoff score?
UPSC doesn't publish separate GAT cutoffs. The overall written exam cutoff (Paper I + II = 900 marks) is approximately 338–360 for NDA & NA (NA) entry. For Paper II specifically, competitive candidates score 300–420 out of 600. English alone (200 marks) is a major differentiator — scoring 160+ in English sets you apart.
How to prepare NDA GAT in 3 months?
Month 1: NCERT Class 11 Physics + Grammar + Vocabulary foundation (English 50 Qs are the most predictable). Month 2: Chemistry + History + Geography + Current Affairs sprint. Month 3: Full mock tests (Paper I + Paper II) daily — NDA exam is about time management across both papers in one sitting.
What English topics are most important in NDA GAT?
English (50 Qs, 200 marks): Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms (15–18 Qs), Grammar — Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks (12–15 Qs), Reading Comprehension (10–12 Qs), Sentence Improvement and Para Jumbles (8–10 Qs). Vocabulary and Grammar together are 55–65% of English marks.
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NDA GAT is 600 marks — twice the weight of Maths. Don't underestimate it.
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