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Syllabus Breakdown
NDA and CDS have overlapping subject areas but different exact papers — NDA is for candidates after Class 12, CDS is for graduates.
1 Mathematics
Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus (differential and integral), Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability — roughly Class 11-12 level content. CDS calls this "Elementary Mathematics"; NDA tests it as a full standalone paper.
2 English
Grammar and usage, vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms), comprehension passages, and error-spotting/sentence-correction questions — testing practical command of English relevant to service communication.
3 General Knowledge
Physics, Chemistry, and General Science at a foundational level; History and Freedom Movement of India; Geography; Current Events; and basics of Indian Polity and Economy. NDA combines this with English into a single "General Ability Test" paper; CDS tests General Knowledge as its own separate paper.