UPSC Releases NDA 2 2026 Provisional Answer Keys for Maths and GAT

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the provisional answer keys for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) II examination held in 2026. Candidates who participated in the written test can now access the answer keys for both the Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) papers directly through the commission's official portal.

The release of these documents allows students to review their performance and estimate their potential scores ahead of the final results. The answer keys have been made available in a convenient PDF format, ensuring that candidates can download them without the need for individual login credentials or registration details.

Accessing the NDA 2 2026 Answer Keys

To obtain the official answer keys, candidates should visit the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. Once on the homepage, users should navigate to the 'What’s New' section, where a specific notice regarding the NDA and NA II answer keys is posted. Clicking this link will direct candidates to a page containing the downloadable PDF files for both the Mathematics and GAT subjects. It is recommended that candidates save these files for their records while calculating their marks.

The NDA & NA (II) 2026 examination was conducted on September 13 in a traditional pen-and-paper format. The test was administered across 86 examination centres throughout India, split into two distinct sessions. The Mathematics paper took place during the morning shift, while the General Ability Test was held in the afternoon.

Calculating Estimated Scores

Candidates can use the provided answer keys to determine an approximate score based on the commission's marking scheme. For the Mathematics paper, the estimated score is calculated by multiplying the number of correct answers by 2.5 and subtracting 0.83 for every incorrect response. For the General Ability Test, the formula involves multiplying the number of correct answers by 4 and subtracting 1.33 for each incorrect answer.

It is important for candidates to understand that these calculations provide only an estimate of their performance. The final marks and the official evaluation remain the sole responsibility of the Union Public Service Commission. As the process moves forward, candidates should monitor the official website for any further updates regarding the final results and subsequent stages of the selection process.