What is the exam pattern of CDS?
Sebastian Wright CDS Syllabus 2021: Overview
| Mode of exam | Offline |
|---|---|
| Number of sections | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA) – Three Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Two |
| Total marks of the test | IMA, INA and AFA – 300 OTA – 200 |
| Nature of questions | Objective type |
| CDS 2 Exam Date | 14th November 2021 |
Do CDS repeat questions?
Yes, one can find a lot of questions repeated in the CDS exams, especially the static general section of the CDS exam.
Can average student crack CDS?
The entrance examination of the Defence Forces is known as CDS (Combined Defence Services). It is a very common conception that the CDS entrance examination can be cracked by only brilliant students. In fact, even average students can crack this examination with their dedication and hard work.
Is negative marking in CDS exam?
Negative marking is applicable for every wrong marked answer. In CDS paper, each question carries 4 options and out of which only 1 option is correct….CDS Marking Scheme for OTA.
| CDS Paper | English | GK |
|---|---|---|
| Negative marking | -0.33 marks for each wrong answer | -0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
Is SSB interview hard?
SSB interview is the most extensive and toughest among all the interviews conducted for government job examinations. To become an officer in Indian Armed Forces, you have to clear the SSB interview. There are lots of candidates, who have qualified NDA or CDS written exam several times but failed in SSB interview.
How to study for CDs written exam?
Make a proper plan for your study.
What is the CDS exam?
Combined Defence Service Examination or CDS Exam is a gateway to join the prestigious forces of India. Through CDS exam one can join the Army, Navy or the Air Force. It is basically a two-step test. The first Step is the written exam and the second step is the personality test.
What is the pattern of CDs?
The CDS exam pattern is prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission. UPSC mentions the exam pattern of CDS in detail in the official notification of the exam. The written examination of CDS is further divided into parts. For IMA, INA and AFA the written test comprises three sections i.e. English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
Can girls appear for CDS exam?
Yes, women can apply for CDS Exam, but they are eligible to join OTA only.
