The English section of the NDA exam aims to assess a candidate's proficiency in the English language. The marking scheme for this section is as follows:

1. Grammar and Vocabulary:
- The grammar and vocabulary section carries a weightage of approximately 40 marks.
- Questions in this section test the candidate's knowledge of grammar rules, vocabulary usage, synonyms, antonyms, etc.
- Each question is typically worth 2 marks.
- The marking scheme generally follows a system of awarding 2 marks for a correct answer and deducting 0.66 marks for an incorrect answer. However, it is important to note that the exact marking scheme may vary from year to year.

2. Comprehension:
- The comprehension section evaluates the candidate's ability to understand and interpret a given passage.
- This section usually carries a weightage of around 20 marks.
- Candidates are required to read the passage carefully and answer the questions based on it.
- Each question is typically worth 2 marks.
- The marking scheme for this section follows a similar pattern as the grammar and vocabulary section, where 2 marks are awarded for a correct answer and 0.66 marks are deducted for an incorrect answer.

3. Spotting Errors:
- The spotting errors section assesses a candidate's ability to identify and rectify grammatical errors in sentences.
- This section usually carries a weightage of approximately 20 marks.
- Candidates are presented with sentences containing errors, and they need to identify the error and choose the correct option.
- Each question is typically worth 2 marks.
- The marking scheme for this section is similar to the previous sections, with 2 marks awarded for a correct answer and a deduction of 0.66 marks for an incorrect answer.



The General Knowledge section of the NDA exam aims to test a candidate's awareness and knowledge on various topics. The marking scheme for this section is as follows:

1. Physics, Chemistry, and General Science:
- This section carries a weightage of approximately 25-30 marks.
- Questions in this section cover topics such as physics, chemistry, and general science.
- Each question is typically worth 4 marks.
- The marking scheme usually follows a system of awarding 4 marks for a correct answer and deducting 1.33 marks for an incorrect answer. However, it is important to note that the exact marking scheme may vary from year to year.

2. History, Freedom Movement, etc.:
- This section evaluates a candidate's knowledge of history, including the freedom movement and related topics.
- It carries a weightage of approximately 20-25 marks.
- Each question is typically worth 4 marks.
- The marking scheme for this section generally follows the same pattern as the previous section, with 4 marks awarded for a correct answer and 1.33 marks deducted for an incorrect answer.

3. Geography and Current Events:
- This section tests a candidate's knowledge of geography and current events.
- It carries a weightage of approximately 15-20