Written Exam Mini-Guides — NDA, CDS & AFCAT

Clearing the written exam is the gate to your SSB call-up letter. These concise guides cover paper pattern, syllabus highlights, cutoff strategy and how written prep connects to SSB psychology tests — without replacing full coaching.
Guides in this series

NDA Written
UPSC NDA — Maths + GAT, Class 12 level, twice a year. Syllabus highlights and SSB linkage.

CDS Written
UPSC CDS — English, GK, Elementary Maths. OTA exempt from Maths. Path to IMA, INA, AFA, OTA.

AFCAT Written
IAF AFCAT — 100 MCQs + optional EKT for Technical. Fast-paced graduate entry to AFSB.
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