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English Language for NDA & NA
NDA & NA sets 50 English Language questions for 200 marks in the Written Examination — Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
How to approach English Language in NDA & NA
Reading comprehension and the cloze test decide this section, and both reward reading widely more than memorising rules. Build a daily reading habit, learn to spot the grammatical error patterns that recur, and treat vocabulary as something absorbed in context rather than crammed from a list.
Weightage in the paper
How much English Language is worth in each NDA & NA stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination — Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT) | 50 | 200 | — | 33% |
English Language syllabus for NDA & NA
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Grammar and usage
- Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms
- Comprehension and cohesion
- Sentence ordering and improvement
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Sit English Language under a real clock
English Language shows up in every NDA & NA mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
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Frequently asked questions
How many English Language questions are asked in NDA & NA?
NDA & NA NDA & NA (II) 2026 — NDA 158th Course sets 50 English Language questions for 200 marks in the Written Examination — Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT).
Is there negative marking for English Language in NDA & NA?
Yes. NDA & NA deducts one third of a mark for each wrong answer, English Language included, so unsure guesses cost you. Each correct answer earns 2.5 marks and one third of that (0.83 marks) is deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Which English Language topics matter most for NDA & NA?
The NDA & NA syllabus lists Grammar and usage, Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, Comprehension and cohesion, Sentence ordering and improvement. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise English Language for NDA & NA free?
Every English Language question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the NDA & NA mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.