UPSC NDA 1 Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF, Raise Objection, Check Cut Off & Result Updates

UPSC NDA 1 Answer Key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 answer key on 16th April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the NDA 1 2026 provisional answer key PDF for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) from the official website upsc.gov.in.

The UPSC NDA 1 2026 written examination was successfully conducted on 12th April 2026.

Quick Overview: UPSC NDA 1 Answer Key 2026

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Marking Scheme

Mathematics (300 Marks)

• Correct Answer: +2.5 marks
• Wrong Answer: −0.83 marks (1/3rd negative marking)
• Unattempted: 0 marks

General Ability Test (GAT) (600 Marks)

• Correct Answer: +4 marks
• Wrong Answer: −1.33 marks (1/3rd negative marking)
• Unattempted: 0 marks

Total Marks: 900

How to Calculate Score: Estimated Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) − (Wrong Answers × Negative Marks)

How to Download UPSC NDA 1 2026 Answer Key?

1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
2. Go to the Examination → Answer Keys section.
3. Click on “Provisional Answer Key: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026”
4. Download separate PDFs for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) (Set A, B, C, D).
5. No login is required.

Note: Answer keys are released set-wise (A, B, C, D) for both papers.

How to Check Score Using NDA 1 Answer Key 2026?

• Match your responses with the official provisional answer key.
• Calculate correct and incorrect answers separately for Maths and GAT.
• Apply the marking scheme mentioned above to get your estimated score.

How to Raise Objection Against UPSC NDA 1 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key from 18 April 2026 to 22 April 2026 (till 6:00 PM).

Objection Process (Step-by-Step):

1. Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in
2. Go to the objection link for NDA 1 2026.
3. Select the question(s) you want to challenge.
4. Provide proper justification with supporting references (Question No., Set Code, Book Name, Author, Page No., etc.).
5. Submit the objection before the deadline.

Note: No objection fee is mentioned. Objections received after 22 April 2026 (6:00 PM) will not be considered.

When Will UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result Be Released?

The NDA 1 2026 Result is expected in June/July 2026. The final result will be prepared based on the Final Answer Key released after reviewing all valid objections.

Final Answer Key & Result: What Happens After Objections?

• UPSC will review all submitted objections.
• A Final Answer Key will be released (usually along with or before the result).
• Written result, cut-off marks, and merit list will be prepared using the final answer key.
• Qualified candidates will proceed to the SSB Interview.

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