UPSC CDS 2 and NDA Admit Cards 2025 Released; Exams Scheduled for September 14
📢 New Delhi, September 4, 2025 — The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the admit cards for two of India’s most prestigious defence entrance exams — Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 and National Defence Academy/Naval Academy (NDA/NA) 2. Candidates who registered for these exams can now download their e-admit cards from the official UPSC portal.
📅 Exam Date & Schedule
Both exams are scheduled to be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, across multiple centres in India.
🔹 CDS 2 Exam Timings:
- English Paper: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- General Knowledge: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🔹 NDA/NA 2 Exam Timings:
- Mathematics: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- General Ability Test (GAT): 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Candidates are advised to report at least 30 minutes before the start of each session to avoid last-minute hassles.
📥 How to Download Admit Card
To access the admit card, candidates must:
- Visit upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the relevant CDS 2 or NDA 2 admit card link
- Enter registration ID/roll number and date of birth
- Download and print the admit card
📌 Important Guidelines
- Candidates must carry a valid photo ID and their printed admit card to the exam centre.
- If the photograph on the admit card is unclear or missing details, candidates must bring three passport-sized photos (with name and date) along with a written undertaking.
- Entry gates will close 10 minutes before each session begins. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
🎯 What’s at Stake?
These exams serve as gateways to elite institutions:
- CDS: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA)
- NDA/NA: Entry into the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy for future commissioned officers
Successful candidates will proceed to the SSB interview stage, followed by medical evaluations.