Learn the best strategy to prepare for NDA and 12th Board exams together. Smart study plan, subject-wise tips, and expert guidance by The Lakshya Academy to crack both successfully.
How to Prepare for NDA Along with 12th Boards – A Smart Student’s Guide
For thousands of students across India, two dreams often run parallel: clearing the NDA exam and scoring well in the 12th Board exams. While many feel this is overwhelming, with the right strategy, it is absolutely achievable.How to Prepare for NDA Along with 12th Boards
At The Lakshya Academy, we have guided hundreds of students who cracked NDA while also securing excellent board results. Here’s how you can do both — without burning out. How to Prepare for NDA Along with 12th Boards
Why NDA + 12th Boards Can Be Prepared Together
Most of the NDA syllabus is already included in the Class 11 and 12 curriculum:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
English
General Studies
So instead of treating NDA and boards as two different battles, you should merge your preparation into one powerful plan.
Step 1: Know the Overlap
| Subject | NDA | 12th Boards |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus | Same topics |
| Physics | Mechanics, Waves, Electricity | Same syllabus |
| Chemistry | Basic chemistry | Board level |
| English | Grammar, comprehension | Board level |
| GK | History, Geography, Polity | Mostly new |
Step 2: Make One Combined Study Plan
Do NOT make two timetables.
Follow this daily pattern:
Morning (Fresh mind)
👉 Mathematics / Physics (NDA + Boards)
Afternoon
👉 Chemistry / English
Evening
👉 NDA General Ability (History, Geography, Defence, Current Affairs)
Night (1 hour)
👉 Revise what you studied
This way, every day contributes to both exams.
Step 3: Focus on Concepts, Not Just Rote Learning
Board exams require explanation.
NDA requires speed and accuracy.
So study like this:
Learn the theory properly
Then solve MCQs
Then write short answers
This triple method prepares you for both.
Step 4: Practice MCQs Daily
Even if boards are near, never stop MCQs.
Just 30–40 questions a day keeps your NDA brain active.
Lakshya Academy students follow:
20 Maths MCQs
20 GAT MCQs daily
Consistency beats cramming.
Step 5: Mock Tests Are Non-Negotiable
You must attempt:
Board-pattern tests (long answers)
NDA full-length tests (timed MCQs)
This trains both speed and writing skills.
Step 6: Time Management – The Secret Weapon
Most NDA + Board failures happen because of:
Panic
Poor revision
No planning
Lakshya Academy teaches students to:
Revise weekly
Test themselves every Sunday
Improve weak areas before it’s too late
Step 7: Physical & Mental Fitness
NDA is not only a written exam.
It leads to SSB, where personality, confidence and fitness matter.
Do:
30 minutes of exercise
15 minutes of reading newspaper
10 minutes of speaking English daily
This builds officer-like confidence.
Final Message from The Lakshya Academy
Preparing for NDA and 12th Boards together is not difficult — it just needs the right guidance.
With:
Smart planning
Daily discipline
Expert mentoring
You can score well in boards and march towards a uniformed career.
Start with strong NCERT concepts for boards, and convert the same topics into NDA objective practice daily.
Keep a fixed timetable: boards-focused study on weekdays and mock tests + revision on weekends.
Make current affairs and English practice a habit — even 20 minutes a day makes a huge difference.
Along with studies, start basic fitness early because NDA is not just a written exam, it’s a complete selection process.
Stay consistent, track your weekly targets, and you’ll see steady improvement in both boards marks and NDA scores.
At The Lakshya Academy, we don’t just teach —
we build future officers.
Consistency matters more than long study hours—small daily efforts create big results.
Stay focused, trust the process, and you can crack NDA while scoring high in your board exams.
Follow a clear timetable, revise regularly, and track your progress every week.
With the right guidance and mock-test practice, you’ll feel confident for both NDA and boards.
