UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 Released: Download Hall Ticket for September 14 Exam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the National Defence Academy (NDA/NA) 2 and Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 examinations. Candidates who registered for these prestigious defence entrance exams can now download their hall tickets from the official UPSC portal — upsconline.nic.in.

The written examinations for NDA and CDS are scheduled to be held on September 14, 2025.

How to Download UPSC NDA & CDS 2 Admit Card 2025

1. Visit the official website: upsconline.nic.in
2. On the homepage, click on the link for UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2025
3. Enter your registration number and date of birth
4. The admit card will appear on the screen
5. Download and save it for future reference

The admit card contains important details such as the roll number, exam date, reporting time, venue, and exam-day instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card to the exam hall, as entry will not be permitted without it.

Exam Day Guidelines

• Entry to the exam hall will close at 9:50 am for Mathematics and 1:50 pm for the General Ability Test (GAT).
• Late candidates will not be allowed inside under any circumstances.

UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of two stages:

Written Examination:

• NDA/NA: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)
• CDS: Subject-specific papers depending on the academy applied for

SSB Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which assesses personality, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and overall suitability for a career in the armed forces.