NDA 2 Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released on September 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the UPSC NDA 2 exam on September 13, 2026 will be able to download the Answer key by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The NDA 2 Answer Key will allow aspirants to match their answers with the official solutions and calculate their probable scores using the NDA marking scheme, including the negative marking for incorrect answers. This evaluation done by candidates will help them to get an idea of their chances of qualifying for the next stage of the selection process. Scroll down to get more details.
How to Download NDA 2 Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps given below to check and download the NDA Answer Key 2026 from the official UPSC website.
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
- Go to the examination section on the homepage
- Click on the answer key option
- Find the link for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026
- Select the relevant answer key for Mathematics or General Ability Test (GAT)
- The NDA 2 answer key PDF will appear on the screen
- Download the PDF and save it for calculating your expected score
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NDA 2 Response Sheet 2026
The NDA 2 Response Sheet 2026 refers to the record of answers marked by candidates in the examination, which can be used to compare their attempted answers with the official NDA 2 answer key. However, candidates should note that the UPSC conducts the NDA examination through the OMR sheets and does not follow the same response sheet system used by some computer based exams. Once the official answer key is available, candidates can compare their marked responses with the correct answers and estimate their performance. UPSC’s official NDA 2 2026 information currently lists the examination and question papers, while the answer key is released separately through its examination resources.
How to Calculate NDA 2 Score Using Answer Key?
Candidates can calculate their expected NDA 2 score by comparing their answers with the official answer key and applying the prescribed marking scheme. The score is calculated by adding marks for correct answers and deducting the applicable negative marks for incorrect responses.
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Paper
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Total Questions
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Marks for Correct Answer
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Negative Marks for Wrong Answer
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Mathematics
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120
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2.5 marks
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0.83 marks
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General Ability Test (GAT)
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150
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4 marks
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1.33 marks
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NDA 2 Score Calculation Formula:
Expected Score = Marks for Correct Answers − Negative Marks for Wrong Answers
Example: If a candidate answers 80 maths questions correctly and 20 incorrectly:
Score: (80*2.5)- (20*0.83) = 200- 16.67 =183.33 marks
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