The NDA 1 2026 exam conducted by UPSC is being held today across various exam centres in India. Thousands of defence aspirants have appeared for the exam, and candidates are actively searching for NDA 1 2026 exam analysis, difficulty level, and good attempts.

At LWS Delhi, we are providing LIVE NDA 1 2026 exam analysis based on real-time student feedback from both Maths and GAT papers.

NDA 1 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE Updates

The NDA 1 2026 exam is being conducted in two shifts. The first shift (Mathematics) is now over, and the second shift (GAT) is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

NDA 1 2026 Shift Timings

• Forenoon Shift (Maths): 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Afternoon Shift (GAT): 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

NDA 1 2026 Exam Analysis (Shift 1 – Maths)

As per student reactions collected by LWS Delhi, the overall difficulty level of the Mathematics paper was Moderate.

• Questions attempted: Around 90–100
• Paper was slightly lengthy (10–15%)
• Around 40% questions were from previous year patterns
• Topics included Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Geometry

NDA 1 2026 Overall Difficulty Level

• Mathematics: Moderate
• GAT: Moderate (Expected)
• Overall Paper: Moderate

Students found the Maths section calculative, while the GAT paper is expected to have a balanced mix of English, GK, and Science.

NDA 1 2026 Good Attempts

• Maths: 40–45 questions
• GAT: 90–110 questions (Expected)

NDA 1 2026 Answer Key (LWS Delhi)

The NDA 1 2026 answer key by LWS Delhi will be released shortly after the completion of both shifts. It will include accurate solutions for Maths and GAT.

Maths Answer Key – Coming Soon
GAT Answer Key – Coming Soon

NDA 1 2026 Expected Cutoff

Based on the current exam analysis by LWS Delhi, the expected cutoff is:

• Written Exam Cutoff: 350–370 marks
• Final Cutoff: 700–720 marks

NDA 1 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

• Carry NDA admit card and valid photo ID proof
• Do not carry electronic gadgets like mobile phones, smartwatches, etc.
• Use black ballpoint pen for marking answers
• Reach exam centre before reporting time

Conclusion

For aspirants searching NDA 1 2026 exam analysis today, difficulty level, and good attempts, stay connected with LWS Delhi for the most accurate LIVE updates, answer key, and cutoff predictions.