The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the admit cards of National Defence Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA) and Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025. Candidates who have applied for these exams can download their admit card from the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
The examinations will be held on 14 September 2025. These admit cards are very important for the candidates as it is the original documents to be submitted to the examination centre. IMPORTANT NOTE: The e-admit card for the same individually contains your roll number, examination date and address of the examination centre.
It should be noted by candidates that all information printed on the admit card has to be carefully checked. In case of any discrepancies or problems, the candidates need to bring the matter to the notice of the UPSC helpdesk for resolution.
How to Download the UPSC NDA and CDS II Admit Cards
The process for downloading the admit cards is straightforward. Candidates can follow these steps to obtain their e-admit card:
Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘What’s New’ section on the homepage and click on the link on the e-admit card for 2025.
Step 3: Select the examination (NDA, NA, or CDS) and proceed accordingly.
Step 4: Carefully read the instructions provided, then log in using either your registration ID or roll number.
Step 5: Download the admit card and take a printout for examination purposes.
A direct link to download the UPSC NDA and CDS II admit cards is also available on the UPSC portal.
Examination Calendar for NDA and CDS II 2025
The UPSC has published the detailed timetable for both the NDA/NA and CDS II examinations. The schedule is as follows:
CDS Examination (II), 2025:
English: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
General Knowledge: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NDA and NA Examination (II), 2025:
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must adhere to the following guidelines while preparing for the examination:
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity proof along with the admit card. The ID number should match the one mentioned on the hall ticket.
Entry into the examination venue will be restricted 30 minutes before the commencement of each session. Candidates are urged to arrive well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.
In case candidates encounter difficulties while downloading the admit card or notice any discrepancies, they should reach out to the official UPSC website for prompt resolution.
For further updates and information, candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website.
