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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the NDA & NA-II Examination 2026. The document contains the answer key for Paper-II: General Ability Test (GAT) for question paper Series A, B, C and D.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Paper | Paper-II (Two) |
| Subject | General Ability Test (GAT) |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Status | Provisional Answer Key Released |
| Question Paper Series | A, B, C and D |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 600 |
| Questions Taken for Scoring | 150 |
| Questions Dropped | 0 |
Answer Key Details
The provisional answer key provides the correct options for all 150 questions of the GAT paper. Separate answer-key tables are provided for question paper Series A, B, C and D.
Candidates should match the series printed on their question paper with the corresponding answer-key table before calculating their probable score. The answer options are given as A, B, C or D against each question number from 1 to 120 in the displayed key tables.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Questions Used for Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-II (Two) | General Ability Test (GAT) | 150 | 600 | 150 |
The document indicates that no question was dropped from the scoring process. Details of marking and negative marking should be verified from the official examination instructions.
How to Use the Provisional Answer Key
- Identify the question paper series mentioned on the question paper: A, B, C or D.
- Open the corresponding answer-key table in the notification.
- Compare the marked answers with the provisional answers.
- Calculate the probable score according to the official NDA and NA examination marking scheme.
- Candidates who identify an error should follow the objection procedure prescribed by UPSC in its official notice.
Important Instructions
- This is a provisional answer key and may be revised after consideration of valid objections.
- Use only the answer-key table corresponding to the question paper series issued to you.
- The answer key covers the GAT paper only and contains 150 questions.
- Candidates should retain the question paper and response details for score verification.