The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has scheduled the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 to be conducted on 13th September 2026 (Sunday) for which the admit cards will be released in the 1st week of September 2026. The admit card will be released for all the eligible candidates who have applied successfully for the exam and can be downloaded by using their login details, i.e., Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
NDA 2 Admit Card 2026
The NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 can be downloaded from the Union Public Service Commission official website www.upsc.gov.in, once it is released. The admit card will contain all important information such as exam centre details, reporting time, and candidate details. Candidates are advised to make sure they download their online hall tickets as soon as possible to plan their travel and accommodation at their centres. Without it, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall.
| UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026- Overview | |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 |
| Mode of Admit Card | Online |
| Admit Card Release Date | 1st week of September 2026 |
| NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 | 13th September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Details Required to Download | Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth |
NDA 2 Exam Scheduled 2026
The National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 13th September 2026. The exam will be conducted in 2 shifts, i.e., shift 1 for Mathematics will be held from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and the shift 2 for the General Ability Test (GAT) will be held from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
| Exam Date | Shift | Paper | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
| 13th September 2026 (Sunday) | Shift 1 | Mathematics | 10 am | 12:30 pm |
| Shift 2 | General Ability Test (GAT) | 2 pm | 4:40 pm |
UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 Download Link
The Union Public Service Commission will activate the link to download the UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 in the 1st week of September 2026 on its official website www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates must download and carry a printout of the admit card along with a valid ID proof to their exam centre for verification purposes.
How to Download NDA 2 Hall Ticket 2026?
The NDA 2 Hall Ticket 2026 will only be released online on the Union Public Service Commission official website www.upsc.gov.in. To download the admit card, candidates can follow the steps provided below
- Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at www.upsc.gov.in.
- Under the What's New section on the homepage, click on the 'Click Here' button in front of the text reading "e-Admit Cards: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026.
- Read the complete instructions that are provided on the screen for printing and downloading the 'NDA 2 Admit Card 2026'. After reading all the instructions, click on the 'Yes' button.
- For downloading, click on either of the two options: ' By Registration Number’ or ‘By Roll Number.
- Enter the registration number/roll number (as per the option selected) along with the date of birth and the captcha code. Then click on the 'submit' tab.
- UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 for the UPSC NDA examination (II) appears on the system screen.
- Download the admit card and take a printout of the same to carry to the exam hall.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Verify personal details (name, roll number, exam center) on the NDA 2 Admit Card 2026.
- Carry a government-issued photo ID along with the NDA 2 Hall Ticket 2026.
- Reach the exam center well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
- Entry will not be allowed after the gate closing time.
- Entry is permitted only at the exam centre mentioned on the admit card.
- Do not carry bags, mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic items to the exam centre.
- Only carry important items like admit card, pen, pencil, ID proof, and photos inside the exam hall.
- Carry a black ballpoint pen for filling the OMR sheet and attendance.
- Simple watches are allowed, but smartwatches are not allowed.
| Important Links | |
| NDA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 | UPSC NDA Cut Off [Previous Year] |
| NDA Previous Year Question Paper PDFs | NDA Eligibility 2026 |
