How to prepare Chemistry for NDA exam?

Chemistry is a scoring subject in NDA exam. As it is not considered to be too hard nor too easy. In NDA, we have 15 – 17 questions of Chemistry, so one can have 60-68 marks easily because the level of questions is not that tough. So, with a good systematic and strategic approach of learning, one can get good score in Chemistry. For this, first understand the syllabus thoroughly. Chemistry section covers most of the topics up to class 10th and some of them from Class +1 and +2. By having clear understanding of syllabus and topics which one should be prioritized. You can streamline your preparation and avoid wasting time on irrelevant topics.

Chemistry Preparation

You must assure that following topic must be covered as you will definitely be going to find questions from these topics in exam: Atomic Structure, Matter, Mixtures, Carbon, Redox Reactions, Acids and Bases, Gas laws, Metals and non-metals. And to cover these topics, NCERT text books are the best source for NDA Chemistry preparation as the questions are mostly based on the concepts and principles taught in these books.

Focus on completing the NCERT books and if students want to have compiled syllabus in one book based on NDA Exam, then they can go for a book written by Nimbus Defence Academy. After understanding syllabus, dedicate at least one hour a day for Chemistry, focus on one topic at a time, weekly revise the concepts especially formulas, equations and exceptions. Understand the theory behind Chemical reactions, formulas, Exceptions rather than just memorizing or cramming them. After completing one topic every time, try to solve the questions related to that topic.

Improve your Performance in Chemistry

And after going through the whole syllabus students can practice questions topic wise and then should attempt all the PYQs of last 5 years, which is available on Nimbus Defence Academy App free of cost. This will familiarize you with the type of questions asked in NDA exam. By following a systematic strategy, you can build a solid foundation and improve your performance in chemistry section of NDA exam.