The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. The written exam was held on 13 September 2026, and the answer key was published on 16 September 2026. Candidates can download the Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) keys from the official UPSC website and submit representations online within the given window.

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The answer key now available is provisional. UPSC will issue the final answer key after it examines representations submitted by candidates.

Important Dates

EventDate
Written Exam13 September 2026
Provisional Answer Key16 September 2026
Objection Window15 September 2026 to 6:00 PM on 19 September 2026
Written ResultLikely in October 2026
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UPSC allows representations from the 3rd day of the examination date to 6:00 PM on the 7th day. The exam was held on 13 September 2026.

How to Download UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026

UPSC has published separate provisional answer keys for Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT) in PDF format.

  1. Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in/.
  2. Open the Examinations section.
  3. Click Answer Keys.
  4. Find National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026.
  5. Open the Provisional Answer Key link.
  6. Select the Mathematics or GAT paper.
  7. Download the PDF and match it with your question booklet.
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Tip: Match the answer key with the same paper and question numbers you attempted. Using the wrong paper will give a wrong score estimate.

How to Raise Objections

Only candidates who appeared in the exam can submit representations on the questions and the provisional answer keys.

  1. Go to the UPSC online portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
  2. Log in with your candidate credentials.
  3. Open Examinations and then Representations on Question Paper & Provisional Answer Keys.
  4. Submit your representation within the window.
  5. Attach supporting material in the format asked on the portal, if required.
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UPSC will not accept representations by email, post, hand, or any other mode. No representation will be accepted after 6:00 PM on 19 September 2026.

Expected Result Timeline

The written result of NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 is likely to be declared in October 2026. Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the SSB Interview.

Treat any score you calculate from the provisional key as an estimate only. The final marks will be based on UPSC evaluation and the final answer key.

Important Links

ParticularLink
Download Answer KeyClick Here
Raise Objection (UPSC Online)Click Here
Official NotificationClick Here
Exam Time TableClick Here
UPSC Official WebsiteClick Here

Download the provisional answer key, check your responses carefully, and submit any valid objection before the deadline. Keep visiting the official UPSC website for the final answer key and written result.