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What is the pattern of CDS?
CDS Exam Pattern 2022 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of questions in OTA | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Maximum Marks | 300 (Indian Military, Navy, and Air Force) and 200 (OTA) |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper |
| Medium | Hindi or English |
How many paper are there in CDS exam?
CDS 2022 Highlights
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam timing | The time allotted to each paper such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics is two hours |
| Language of question paper | English and Hindi |
| No of questions | Elementary Maths: 100 General English: 120 General Knowledge: 120 |
Is there any negative marking in CDS?
According to the CDS marking scheme, for every wrong answer ⅓ of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted. The unattempted questions will not be given any mark.
How marks are calculated in CDS?
CDS cutoff for the written exam is calculated based on the minimum qualifying marks in each subject and minimum aggregate marks of the last qualified candidate. The final CDS cutoff is decided based on the marks of the last recommended candidate. The minimum qualifying for each subject is 20 per cent.
How many marks SSB in CDS?
Maximum Marks for CDS Exam and SSB Interview:
| CDS exam cut off marks Written Examination | |
|---|---|
| (a) For Indian Military Academy Naval Academy and Air Force Academy | 100 Marks |
| CDS exam cut off marks for SSB Interviews | |
| IMA, NA and AFA | 300 marks |
| OTA | 200 Marks |
Is it easy to clear CDS?
CDS is just not tough. It is just CDS. I tell these many times to many aspirants out there. The moment you term the exam as tough or easy or whatever, you subconsciously are diminishing your level of chances of cracking the exam.
How many hours is CDS exam?
CDS Exam Pattern 2022: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 300 ( Indian Military, Navy and Air Force) and 200 (OTA) |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper |
| Medium | Hindi or English |
| Negative marking | One-third marks deducted for every incorrect response |
Is calculator allowed in CDS?
A. No, the calculator is not allowed in CDS exam.
What is good score in CDS?
If a candidate can score 150 or more, they can consider it to be a good attempt. The exam is for 300 marks and hence 50 per cent of the total marks can be said to be a good attempt.
What is the cutoff of CDS?
CDS (I) 2020 Official Cutoff
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate marks of last qualified candidate* | Marks of last recommended candidate | |
| IMA | 130 | 250 |
| INA | 118 | 242 |
| AFA | 143 | 274 |
What is a good score in SSB?
The total marks of SSB Is 900. It Is Further Divided Into 4 Parts ( Psychology, GTO, Interview And Conference Round) I.E 900/4= 225 Marks for each Test Phase. Out Of This 225 marks, You need to get Minimum 90 marks to get A “Yes” from either of the assessors and getting less than 90 marks simply means “No”.
How can I prepare for CDS 2?
CDS (I) and (II) Preparation Tips
- Make a Plan: Making a plan is very important when preparing for any examination.
- Assimilate the Syllabus:
- Updating your General Knowledge:
- Time Management:
- One Subject at a Time:
- Practice is the Key:
- Personality Development:
- Fostering a Positive Attitude:
Is CDS online or offline?
Offline
CDS Exam Details
| Exam | Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Selection process | Written test and SSB interview |
| Admit card mode | Online |
Which pen is allowed in CDS exam?
black ballpoint pen
Things to be carried at the exam centre are: CDS Admit card, black ballpoint pen, Identity proof.
What is OTA cut off?
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men. 73 – 84. 161 – 170. OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women. 75 – 85.
Do marks matter in SSB?
Scoring high marks doesn’t have any role to play in clearing the SSB interview. At the time of final Merit your marks are taken into consideration.
What is the exam pattern of CDS exam?
Candidates can check below, in brief, the exam pattern of CDS exam. Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA)-Three The written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
What is the CDS exam pattern for Indian military?
The CDS Exam Pattern for Indian Military, Indian Navy and Air Force Academy Exam is divided into 3 sections, whereas Officers’ Training Academy Exam is divided into 2 sections Each section in both the exams comprises of 100 questions. Each question carries one mark. There is a negative marking. One-third mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the time allotted for the CDS exam?
The time allotted for the examination is 2 hours. To understand the exam pattern in-depth, study the previous years’ papers of the CDS Exam minutely. The CDS exam comprises of two stages viz: Written Exam and Interview for intelligence and personality test.
What is the section-wise marking scheme of CDS exam?
The section-wise marking scheme of CDS exam is given below: The SSB Interview for IMA, INA, AFA is for 300 marks each while for OTA, it is 200. The SSB Interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II.