NDA Cut-off marks

NDA Cut-off marks

NDA cut-off is released by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) after the completion of the recruitment process. The cut-off is made available for written exam and final selection. To shortlisted for Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force, candidates should secure NDA cut-off separately for written examination and SSB Interview.

How is NDA Cut-off calculated?

NDA cut-off is calculated based on the following factors –

-Number of test takers

-Total vacancies

-Exam difficulty

About NDA Cut-off:

•        First of all, the candidates need to know the exact definition of the cut-off. It is basically termed as the minimum qualifying marks which the candidates will have to get so as to join the next level of selection.

•        Cut-marks will be given out of total marks i.e. 900 marks.

•        There will be a sectional cut-off, means one needs to secure minimum sectional cut-off marks, which will be about 20% - 35 %(approx.) in each paper.

•        Only those students who score more than or up to the NDA Cut-off (in written Exam) are eligible for the SSB interview.

•        SSB interview will be of total 900 marks, the final marks would be the combination of written and SSB interview marks i.e. total 1800 marks.

•        Final NDA cut-off marks will be published after the SSB interview, candidates will get the joining instructions based on their order in the merit list.

Following table shows previous years cut-off marks:

NDA Cut Off Original: Aspirants can download original cut off provided by NDA by clicking on the following links: