Mathematics for NDA and NA — R.S. Aggarwal
BookExcellent for practicing concept-based objective questions.
NDA & NA Books & Resources (2026)
Everything you need to know about the books & resources for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination organized by Union Public Service Commission. Tackle the high competition (~0.1% (around 400 final selections from 4-5 lakh applicants) success rate) and hard difficulty with these detailed insights.
Recommended Resources
Curated study materials for preparation
Mathematics
NCERT Mathematics — Class 11 and 12
BookCrucial for building base concepts before moving to shortcuts.
General Ability Test (GAT) - English
High School English Grammar and Composition — Wren & Martin
BookBest for grammar rules.
Word Power Made Easy — Norman Lewis
BookFor building strong vocabulary.
General Ability Test (GAT) - General Knowledge
Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination — Arihant Experts
BookA highly recommended all-in-one comprehensive guide.
Lucent’s General Knowledge
BookGreat for revising History, Geography, and basic sciences.
Current Affairs
The Hindu or The Indian Express
NewspaperRead daily for current events and vocabulary.