THE KARGIL HEIGHTS

NDA FOUNDATION

BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE DEFENCE ASPIRANTS

NDA FOUNDATION · NEW BATCH 2026–27

Build Your Foundation for
the National Defence Academy

Dreaming of becoming an officer in the Indian Armed Forces?
Start early with a strong academic foundation, disciplined
preparation and the right guidance while studying in
Class 11 or Class 12.

At The Kargil Heights, Prayagraj, our NDA
Foundation programme helps students strengthen their
Mathematics, English and General Ability fundamentals while
developing the study habits and confidence needed for
NDA examination preparation.

01
Class 11 & 12 Preparation
02
Strong Academic Fundamentals
03
Regular Practice & Mock Tests
04
Early Defence Career Guidance

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Call 090266 41144

NDA Foundation students preparing for a defence career at The Kargil Heights, Prayagraj
THE KARGIL HEIGHTS
NDA FOUNDATION
CLASS 11 & 12 · 2026–27

NDA
NEW BATCH
2026–27

OUR FOUNDATION APPROACH
Learn. Practise. Progress.
01
Learn
→
02
Practise
→
03
Test
→
04
Revise
→
05
Improve

NDA FOUNDATION

EARLY DEFENCE PREPARATION

NDA Foundation Programme

BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR A FUTURE IN THE ARMED FORCES

Class 11 Preparation
Class 12 Preparation
NDA Exam Readiness

Eligibility: Students in Classes 11 and 12

Focus: School studies, Mathematics, English, General Studies and Current Affairs

PROGRAMME OPTIONS
Class 11, Class 12 or Both
FEES STARTING FROM
₹30,000

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NDA FOUNDATION · CLASS 11 & 12

NDA Foundation Syllabus

Build strong academic fundamentals for the National Defence Academy
examination with a structured foundation in school subjects,
mathematics, English, general ability and defence-oriented preparation.

About this syllabus:
This section summarises important preparation areas for NDA Foundation
students. The exact topics and sequence should be aligned with the
current UPSC NDA & NA examination syllabus and the student’s
Class 11 or Class 12 curriculum.

FOUNDATION LEVEL 01

Class 11 Foundation

Establish core concepts in mathematics and science while developing
English, general awareness and regular study habits.

FOUNDATION LEVEL 02

Class 12 Foundation

Strengthen subject knowledge, revise essential concepts and practise
NDA-style questions alongside board examination preparation.

Explore the Subject Syllabus

01
Mathematics
Concepts, formulas and problem-solving
+−

Build a strong foundation in mathematical reasoning and calculations.

Sets, relations and functions
Number systems and complex numbers
Quadratic equations and inequalities
Sequences and series
Permutations and combinations
Binomial theorem
Trigonometric ratios, identities and equations
Coordinate geometry and straight lines
Conic sections
Matrices and determinants
Limits, continuity and differentiation
Integration and differential equations
Probability and statistics
Vectors and three-dimensional geometry

02
Physics
Fundamental principles and applications
+−

Understand physical laws and their application to numerical and conceptual questions.

Units, measurements and motion
Force, laws of motion and momentum
Work, energy and power
Gravitation
Properties of matter and fluids
Heat, temperature and thermodynamics
Waves and sound
Light, reflection and refraction
Electricity and magnetism
Optics and basic modern physics

03
Chemistry
Basic chemical concepts and reactions
+−

Develop a working understanding of matter, elements and common chemical processes.

Elements, compounds and mixtures
Atomic structure and periodic classification
Chemical bonding
Chemical reactions and equations
Acids, bases and salts
Oxidation and reduction
States of matter
Carbon and its compounds
Metals and non-metals
Everyday chemistry and common substances

04
English
Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
+−

Improve language accuracy, reading comprehension and written expression.

Parts of speech
Nouns, pronouns, verbs and adjectives
Tenses and subject-verb agreement
Articles, prepositions and conjunctions
Sentence structure and correction
Synonyms and antonyms
Idioms and phrases
One-word substitutions
Spotting errors and sentence improvement
Reading comprehension and vocabulary

05
History and Freedom Movement
India and important world events
+−

Study important events, movements and personalities from Indian and world history.

Ancient and medieval Indian history
Modern Indian history
British rule in India
Indian freedom struggle
Major freedom fighters and leaders
Important historical movements
Major world historical events

06
Geography
Physical, Indian and world geography
+−

Learn about Earth’s physical features, climate and geographical patterns.

Earth, latitude and longitude
Continents, oceans and major landforms
Mountains, rivers and plateaus
Indian climate and monsoon
Soils, vegetation and natural resources
Agriculture and minerals
Maps and geographical locations
Population and environmental geography

07
Indian Polity and Civics
Constitution and government
+−

Understand the institutions and principles of Indian democracy.

Constitution of India
Preamble and fundamental rights
Fundamental duties and directive principles
President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Parliament and legislative process
Judiciary and constitutional bodies
State government and local administration
Democracy and citizenship

08
General Science and Biology
Everyday science and living systems
+−

Revise key scientific principles and common applications in everyday life.

Human body and major organ systems
Cells and basic life processes
Nutrition, health and diseases
Plants and animals
Environment and ecology
Scientific discoveries and inventions
Basic technology and space science
Everyday scientific phenomena

09
Current Affairs and Defence Awareness
National, international and defence updates
+−

Build a regular habit of reading reliable news and revising important events.

National and international events
Important awards and honours
Sports and major competitions
Science and technology developments
Indian Armed Forces and their roles
Important defence exercises
Ranks, commands and service-related awareness
Environment and economic developments

10
Reasoning and NDA Practice
Question practice and exam readiness
+−

Use regular practice to improve speed, accuracy and familiarity with the examination format.

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Number and letter series
Analogy and classification
Direction and spatial reasoning
Timed subject-wise question practice
NDA Mathematics mock tests
General Ability Test mock tests
Previous-paper practice and error analysis

Our Preparation Approach: Build. Practise. Improve.

A structured routine helps students balance school studies with NDA
preparation and develop consistent examination habits.

STEP 01
Learn
Understand the concepts clearly.
STEP 02
Practise
Solve questions regularly.
STEP 03
Test
Attempt timed mock tests.
STEP 04
Improve
Review mistakes and revise.

Begin Your NDA Foundation Journey

Contact The Kargil Heights, Prayagraj, for Class 11 and Class 12 foundation course details.

Enquire Now →

Call 090266 41144

SUBJECT PREPARATION

Subjects We Cover

Build a strong academic base through structured preparation in
important NDA-oriented areas.

Mathematics

Build strong mathematical fundamentals through concept learning,
problem solving and regular practice.

English

Improve grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and practical language
skills through regular exercises.

General Knowledge

Develop awareness of history, geography, science, polity and
other important general knowledge areas.

Current Affairs

Develop the habit of following important national, international,
defence, science and sports developments.

KEY BENEFITS

Benefits of NDA Foundation

Strong Fundamentals

Build important academic concepts progressively.

Consistent Practice

Develop regular question-solving and revision habits.

Early Exposure

Become familiar with competitive examination preparation.

Better Time Management

Learn to balance school education with additional preparation.

Confidence Building

Improve communication, participation and self-confidence.

Long-Term Preparation

Create a stronger foundation for future NDA preparation.

IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Foundation Preparation Is a Long-Term Process

NDA Foundation preparation should focus on building strong fundamentals
and consistent habits rather than creating unnecessary examination
pressure at an early stage.

Students should continue giving appropriate attention to their school
curriculum while gradually developing their NDA-oriented knowledge,
skills and preparation habits.

Eligibility, age requirements, examination dates, syllabus and other
requirements should always be checked in the
latest official UPSC notification.