The 4 official NDA 2019 question papers and 4 answer keys are on this page as PDFs from UPSC, with the original source linked beside each file. The NDA exam covers Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Download them below, then sit the paper under exam timing with the attempt plan and error-log routine on this page.
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Download the paper
Download the official NDA 2019 question paper (PDF), hosted on this site with the official source linked.
Why this year matters
2019 will not mirror every new question type, but it still trains selection, stamina, and the chapters that keep coming back. Split Prelims GS and CSAT into separate timed blocks. Save Mains papers for outline drills the same week you review Prelims themes.
Use 2019 to build static depth: maps, institutions, ecology basics, modern history arcs. Flag anything the latest syllabus no longer asks.
Paper analysis
Snapshot of NDA 2019
Last NDA paper before the pandemic.
2019 may feel differently paced than the newest cycle. Borrow stamina and theme lessons; do not copy obsolete section orders or marking quirks.
What this paper stresses
- Map and institution questions that reward quiet static revision.
- Statement-based polity and economy items where two options look nearly right.
- Environment and science-tech questions that punish vague CA notes.
- CSAT comprehension and quant that still fail otherwise strong GS candidates.
What to extract before you move on
- Two Mains-ready outlines from Prelims themes you missed.
- Static themes that survived into the newest Prelims (polity articles, ecology concepts, modern history arcs).
- CA topics that only made sense when tied to a scheme / institution / map.
- CSAT question types that still slow you down (RC vs quant vs logic).
How 2019 sits next to other years
Use 2019 only after NDA 2025, NDA 2024, NDA 2023 are logged. Archive years are for frequency maps, not for predicting tomorrow’s cut-off.
Looking for another shift, set or language? Check the official archive.
Topic-wise analysis
We tagged every question in the 4 official 2019 papers on this page by topic: 540 questions (537 MCQ, 3 Assertion-Reason). The topics with the most questions:
- Mathematics: Algebra 61, Trigonometry 39, Statistics and Probability 39 questions across the 4 papers.
- English: Vocabulary 50, Grammar and Usage 30, Comprehension 10 questions across the 4 papers.
- General Knowledge: Physics 51, Geography 39, History and Freedom Movement 35 questions across the 4 papers.
Against NDA 2018, the biggest changes in question count: Comprehension -15, Trigonometry +11, Vocabulary +10, Polity and Economy -9.
All 4 official NDA 2019 papers we host (NDA (I) GAT; NDA (I) Mathematics; NDA (II) GAT; NDA (II) Mathematics), tagged question by question: 540 questions (537 MCQ, 3 Assertion-Reason). Counts are totals across those papers. Answers come from the official UPSC answer keys (booklet series A) where they are hosted; papers without a hosted key show no answer.
| Topic | Questions | vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 240 | |
| Algebra | 61 | +4 |
| Matrices and Determinants | 13 | -4 |
| Trigonometry | 39 | +11 |
| Analytical Geometry (2D and 3D) | 25 | -2 |
| Differential Calculus | 34 | -1 |
| Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | 19 | -5 |
| Vector Algebra | 10 | -3 |
| Statistics and Probability | 39 | 0 |
| English | 100 | |
| Grammar and Usage | 30 | +5 |
| Vocabulary | 50 | +10 |
| Comprehension | 10 | -15 |
| Sentence Organisation and Improvement | 10 | 0 |
| General Knowledge | 200 | |
| Physics | 51 | +2 |
| Chemistry | 28 | -2 |
| General Science and Biology | 20 | -2 |
| History and Freedom Movement | 35 | +8 |
| Geography | 39 | +3 |
| Polity and Economy | 6 | -9 |
| Current Events | 21 | 0 |
Topics with no question in 2019 or 2018 are left out. Every question, by topic: NDA topic-wise PYQs.
How to sit NDA 2019
- Download Prelims GS Paper I and Paper II (CSAT) from the official UPSC links. Keep Mains papers for a separate sitting.
- Two hours for GS I, two hours for CSAT. Do not merge them into one vague afternoon.
- When the clock ends, stop. Review should take at least as long as the attempt.
- Fill the error log the same day: section, topic, and miss type (concept, silly, time, or misread).
- Next session, repair only logged items. Then pick another year from the decade list.
- For Mains the same week: pick two Prelims themes and write short outlines or 150-250 word answers.
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FAQ
Where can I download the official NDA 2019 question paper?
Download it from this page: the official PDF is here, with a link to the conducting body’s original.
What does the NDA 2019 paper analysis include?
A year snapshot, what the paper stresses, what to extract into your error log, and how 2019 compares with neighbouring years on this hub.
How should I practise the NDA 2019 previous year paper?
Open the official PDF, sit it timed under current brochure rules, fill an error log the same day, read the paper analysis, then move to another year in the decade list.
Is NDA 2019 still useful if I finished newer papers?
Yes, for theme and weightage mining after your newest papers are logged. Skip deleted syllabus pockets.
Are memory-based NDA 2019 papers reliable?
Treat memory-based sets as interim. Reconcile contested items with official keys or response sheets when the conducting body publishes them.
Where is the NDA syllabus and pattern for this paper?
See the NDA syllabus & pattern page on this hub, and always re-check the latest official brochure before exam day.