To clear the NDA exam with smart preparation, you must know which topics carry the most weight. This prevents you from wasting weeks on low-yield chapters.

Mathematics Chapter Weightage

Chapter Approx. Number of Questions Total Marks
Algebra 25 - 30 75 - 90
Calculus 20 - 25 50 - 62.5
Trigonometry 15 - 20 37.5 - 50
Probability & Statistics 12 - 15 30 - 37.5

GAT Section Marks Distribution

  • English: 50 Questions (200 Marks) - Spotting Errors, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Improvement.
  • Physics: ~25 Questions (100 Marks) - Light, Heat, Electricity, Mechanics.
  • History: ~20 Questions (80 Marks) - Modern India, Freedom Struggle.
  • Geography: ~20 Questions (80 Marks) - Physical Geography, Climate, Soil.
  • Current Affairs: ~10-15 Questions (40-60 Marks) - Defence Deals, Sports, Bilateral exercises.