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CDS Exam Date 2025: The CDS 1 notification 2025 was released on December 11, 2024 on the official website. The CDS 1 2025 application form is available from December 11 to December 31, 2024 (6 PM). The CDS 1 examination 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025. Further, the CDS 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The last date to apply for CDS 2 2025 is June 17, 2025. The CDS 2 2025 exam will be held on September 14, 2025. The Union Service Selection Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 2 2024 result on September 20, 2024, for the exam conducted on September 1, 2024. The authority released the CDS 1 result 2024 on July 31, 2024.
The CDS exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. Candidates need to reach the exam centre as per CDS exam timing. Read below for more details on CDS dates 2025.
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CDS Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDS 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24 | CDS 1 Application 2025 ONGOING |
13 Apr '25 | CDS 1 Exam 2025 |
28 May '25 | CDS 2 Notification 2025 |
28 May '25 - 17 Jun '25 | CDS 2 Application Form 2025 |
14 Sep '25 | CDS 2 Exam 2025 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
11 Dec '24 | CDS 1 Notification 2025 |
20 Sep '24 | CDS 2 Result 2024 |
01 Sep '24 | CDS 2 Exam |
Important Events Related to CDS Exam 2025
The important events of the CDS exam are explained below:
CDS Application Form
The application form for CDS has been released online. The CDS application form comprises two parts. In the first part, candidates need to register, choose their preferred branches, verify the details and generate their registration ID. In the second part, candidates need to pay the application fees, select the exam centres, and upload scanned images of photographs & signatures.
CDS Exam Date
All registered candidates are required to appear for the CDS exam. The exam comprises two stages, written and SSB Interview. The written exam for Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy comprises three sections, English, General knowledge, and Elementary Maths. The written exam for Officers’ Training Academy comprises two sections, English and General Knowledge.
CDS Answer Key Date
The answer key of CDS is released by UPSC after the completion of the recruitment exam. The CDS answer key is released on the official website for different codes of test booklets.
CDS Result Date
The result is released in two stages: written exam and final selection. The commission first announces the CDS result for the written exam, followed by the declaration of the final result. The result displays the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates in PDF format. Along with the release of the CDS result, the CDS cut-off is also released for the candidates. The candidates who will cross the category-wise cut-off will be considered qualified for the CDS exam.
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CDS Exam Timing 2025
According to CDS shift timing, candidates need to enter the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination. Entry to the examination venue closes 10 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of the exam in each session. CDS exam timing for English, GK and Elementary Mathematics is given below.
| Paper | Exam Timings |
|---|---|
| English | 9.00 am to 11.00 am |
| GK | 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm |
| Elementary Mathematics | 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
CDS Exam Pattern
The candidates who are going to appear for the CDS exam must know the exam pattern. The CDS exam pattern is mandatory information that helps the applicants understand the CDS exam better. The exam pattern for the CDS exam has been given below:
| CDS Exam Pattern 2025 |
|
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Number of Questions |
300 MCQ |
| Number of questions in OTA |
200 MCQ |
| Maximum Marks |
300 and 200 (OTA) |
| Duration of Exam |
2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper |
| Medium |
Hindi or English |
| Negative marking |
1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect response |