Here are Some of the Best Subject-wise Books for UPSC NDA Exam Preparation

The UPSC conducts a national-level entrance examination otherwise known as the National Defence Academy or NDA exam for students interested in joining the armed forces. The exam is used to recruit qualified candidates for the Army, Air Forces, and Naval Academy.

To clear the exam, however, one must prepare thoroughly, which is impossible without quality books and study materials. Plenty of NDA exam preparation books are available in the market. Some of them are a good source of reference on a variety of subjects. Others, on the other hand, aren’t quite as remarkable.

On that note, let’s discuss a few subject-wise top books recommended by experts for in-depth preparation in each subject for the upcoming UPSC NDA exam.

Some of the Best Sources/Books for Mathematics Section

Pathfinder For NDA and NA

Pathfinder for NDA and NA, published by Arihant Publication, is one of the greatest NDA books on the market. Extensive explanations of theories on a variety of arithmetic topics are included in the book. Then there are those who have had their inquiries answered. There are also answers to previous years’ questions.

This book covers nearly all of the topics from all subjects included in the NDA math exam. However, the explanations can be difficult to follow at times, and you may need to refer to other sources. Overall, it’s a good book that provides in-depth assessment and answers to all of the problems. In addition, the book has chapters on general ability. Whether you wish to solve a para-jumble question or wish to learn how to find the Sum of Infinite GP, you can do both without having to change the book. As a result, it can be used as a standalone book for complete NDA exam preparation.

Mathematics For NDA and NA by R.S Agarwal

This book can help you find a range of questions that can be asked in the NDA and NA exams if you already know the principles of the Maths topics. The chapters are not explored in-depth, but the sheer volume of questions will ensure that you are adequately prepared for the NDA exam.

Trigonometry, Determinant and Matrices, Algebra, Analytical Geometry, Vector Algebra, Solving Linear Differential Equation, Integral Calculus, Statistics, and Probability are all covered thoroughly in this book.

Some of the Best Sources/Books for NDA General Ability Test (GAT)

Newspapers

The GAT consists of current-events questions. Global events must be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Only if you read newspapers every day will you be able to do so. Newspapers are useful since they analyse the news, which will be useful during the SSB interview. To stay up with current events, you should also watch the news on television. Reading English newspapers on a daily basis can also help you improve your spoken English.

Manorama Yearbook

Manorama Yearbook is the market leader when it comes to GK publications. The book is well-organized and includes not only current events but also history and geographical topics.

Lucent

If the sheer quantity of the Manorama Yearbook intimidates you, Lucent’s GK books can help. The book is short and to-the-point, covering the vast majority of general knowledge topics.

Finally, we’d like to point out that NCERT books are your best ally when it comes to studying for the NDA exam. The questions in the NDA test are of Class 12 or lower standards.

If you attentively follow the NCERT books and comprehend all of the principles taught in them, you will not need any additional reference book to pass the exam. Reading the Class 9/10 textbooks will also help you brush up on your history and geography knowledge for the GAT section.