CDS Exam 2023 Live Updates; UPSC CDS Answer Key(OUT), Analysis, Question Papers & More

To download the unofficial answer key of CDS, candidates need to follow the steps below:

To calculate scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority:

The candidates can check the unofficial answer key by Major Khalsi Classes below:

The CDS Answer Key has been released for all sets by coaching institutes. The candidates can download the CDS answer key on the page above.

The candidate can download the CDS 1 Answer Key PDF by Cavalier here: Download Here 

The candidates can check the CDS answer key for Maths (Unofficial) here: Download Here 

The UPSC CDS Answer Key for the CDS 1 exam will be released by the UPSC after the recruitment process ends for the year 2023. The candidates can check the CDS 1 answer key released by the coaching institutes (unofficial) on the page above.

To calculate scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority:

The CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections while OTA comprises two sections. The total marks allotted to IMA, INA, and AFA are 300 while OTA carries 200 marks. The candidates have to face a deduction of the marks for incorrect answers as there is a negative marking scheme in the CDS exam.  1/3 of marks are deducted from the scored marks from correct answers. The candidates need to be very accurate while giving the answers.

The CDS Answer Key has been released for all sets by coaching institutes. The candidates can download the CDS answer key on the page above.

The candidates can check the unofficial answer key by Major Khalsi Classes below:

The question paper for CDS Maths exam will be kmade available soon on the page. Stay tuned for the latest updates

To calculate scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority:

The candidates can check the CDS answer key for Maths (Unofficial) here: Download Here 

The aspirants preparing for the upcoming CDS exam can download the CDS question papers here at the link: Download Here

The candidate can download the CDS 1 Answer Key PDF by Cavalier here: Download Here 

To download the unofficial answer key of CDS, candidates need to follow the steps below:

• Click the given links for the CDS answer key
• On a new page, the answer key opens in PDF format
• Download the answer key and save it

The Maths answer key will be released soon on the page. Stay tuned for the latest updates

To calculate scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority:

The cut off marks of CDS exam are determined based on the following factors:

The candidates can download the CDS answer key by following the steps given below:

The CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections while OTA comprises two sections. The total marks allotted to IMA, INA, and AFA are 300 while OTA carries 200 marks. The candidates have to face a deduction of the marks for incorrect answers as there is a negative marking scheme in the CDS exam.  1/3 of marks are deducted from the scored marks from correct answers. The candidates need to be very accurate while giving the answers.

• The English Paper was Moderate in Nature 
• The Questions were asked about Idioms and Phrases, Figures of speech, Gerund and Participle, Adjective, etc
• Ten questions were asked from each section mentioned-Figure of Speech, Spotting Errors, Filling in the blanks, Completion of Sentences, Cloze Test, Ordering Sentences

The CDS unofficial answer key is released by the coaching institutes for the CDS exam. The candidates can check the CDS unofficial answer key to get the probable scores

The CDS Maths Answer key will be made available as soon as it releases by the coaching centres. Stay tuned for latest updates

CDS cut-off is calculated based on the following factors:

• Number of test-takers
• Total vacancies
• Exam difficulty

The candidates can check the unofficial answer key by Major Khalsi Classes below:

The candidates can download the answer key for  CDS maths soon. Stay tuned for live updates.

The candidates can download the CDS 1 Question Paper PDF for GK here:

Download Here

The CDS Maths Answer Key PDf will be shared shortly on the page. Stay tuned for the latest updates

The CDS unofficial answer key is released by the coaching institutes for the CDS exam. The candidates can check the CDS unofficial answer key to get the probable scores

• The English Paper was Moderate in Nature 
• The Questions were asked about Idioms and Phrases, Figures of speech, Gerund and Participle, Adjective, etc
• Ten questions were asked from each section mentioned-Figure of Speech, Spotting Errors, Filling in the blanks, Completion of Sentences, Cloze Test, Ordering Sentences

The candidates can check the exam analysis for the CDS exam here: CDS exam analysis 2023 

The CDS Maths Answer Key PDf will be shared shortly on the page. Stay tuned for the latest updates

The candidates can check the unofficial answer key by Major Khalsi Classes below:

The candidates can download the CDS 1 English Answer Key PDF here: CDS English Answer Key

The CDS Answer key for the General Knowledge exam will be shared soon on the page

The candidates can check the analysis of the CDS Exam on CDS Exam Analysis

CDS Answer key PDF is available on Shisha Page. Candidates can download the unofficial answer key fro the link below:

CDS Answer Key PDF

CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections while OTA comprises two sections. The total marks allotted to IMA, INA, and AFA are 300 while OTA carries 200 marks. The candidates have to face a deduction of the marks for incorrect answers as there is a negative marking scheme in the CDS exam.  1/3 of marks are deducted from the scored marks from correct answers. The candidates need to be very accurate while giving the answers. 

CDS Answer Key for the General Knowledge Paper will be shared shortly on the page

The Candidates can download the CDS Answer Key for the English paper below. This is an unofficial answer key released by Major Khalsi Classes:

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The CDS Answer key will be shared soon for the aspirants as soon as it is released by the coaching institutes

The expected cut-off for the CDS 1 exam (OTA) is around 110 marks out 200 marks

The candidates can check the exam analysis of the CDS exam here: CDS exam analysis 

The CDS GK exam got over at 2:00 pm. The answer key for the DS exam will be shared soon. Stay tune for latest updates

The CDS ANswer key for the English and General Awareness will be shared soon on the page as soon on the page.

The CDS English Paper was moderate in nature. There was no change in exam pattern

CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections while OTA comprises two sections. The total marks allotted to IMA, INA, and AFA are 300 while OTA carries 200 marks. The candidates have to face a deduction of the marks for incorrect answers as there is a negative marking scheme in the CDS exam.  1/3 of marks are deducted from the scored marks from correct answers. The candidates need to be very accurate while giving the answers. 

The CDS answer kye for the English, GK and the Maths paper will be shared soon as soon as the candidates leave the CDS exam centre

The candidates can download the CDS answer key by following the steps given below:

• Go to Shiksha Answer Key Page
• Go to Answer Key by Coaching Institutes Section 
• Click on the Answer Key PDF 
• Download the CDS Answer Key
• Save it for later use

The CDS Answer Key for English and General Knowledge Paper will be shared initially with the candidates. Stay tuned for the CDS Answer key latest updates.

CDS 1 Answer Key will be published soon by the different coaching institutes. Stay tuned for the latest updates

The cut off marks of CDS exam are determined based on the following factors:

• Number of vacancies
• Total number of appeared candidates
• The Difficulty level of the exam

The CDS 1 General Knowledge Paper began at 12.00 pm and will continue till 2.00 pm. 

CDS Answer Key (Unofficial) by Cavalier Institute

The candidates can check the unofficial answer key by Major Khalsi soon after the exam gets over. The candidates can check the status of the answer key in the table below:

The CDS 1 Answer Key is released by the UPSC after the recruitment of candidates in the defence academies. However, the unofficial answer key will be shared with the candidates after the end of the exam The candidates will be able to analyse their scores in the CDS 1 exam by comparing their responses with the unofficial answer key.

The CDS 1 Exam Shift 1 got over for English Paper. The analysis of the English Paper will be shared soon on the page.

 CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections while OTA comprises two sections. The total marks allotted to IMA, INA, and AFA are 300 while OTA carries 200 marks. The candidates have to face a deduction of the marks for incorrect answers as there is a negative marking scheme in the CDS exam.  1/3 of marks are deducted from the scored marks from correct answers. The candidates need to be very accurate while giving the answers. 

To calculate scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority:

• There is a penalty for wrong answers
• For the correct answer, candidates need to allot the marks assigned to the particular question
• For incorrect answers, 1/3 marks are deducted as per the CDS exam pattern
• If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer and 1/3 marks will be deducted as a penalty
• If a question is left unattempted, there will be no penalty for that question
• UPSC will calculate the scores of candidates based on the number of correct answers after applying the penalty for wrong answers

CDS  1 2023 exam is being conducted in three shifts. The details of the shifts have been given below for the candidates:

• The English paper is conducted from 9.00 am to 11.00 am
• GK is held from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
• Mathematics is held from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
• There is no break between English and GK papers

Once the exam gets over, the coaching institutes come up with the unofficial answer key. The answer keys are compiled by the experts of the coaching institutes. Candidates can refer to the unofficial answer keys to know their chances of selection for the exam. Candidates download the unofficial CDS answer keys through the links available on this page.

To download the official answer key of CDS, candidates need to follow the steps below:

• Click the given links for the CDS answer key
• On a new page, the answer key opens in PDF format
• Download the answer key and save it

The candidates can download the CDS 1 admit card by following the steps below:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the CDS 1 admit card link
• The link will redirect to the new page 
• Click on the CDS 1 Admit card link
• Read the instruction carefully 
• Fill out the details asked 
• Click on the submit button
• The admit card will appear on the screen 
• Download the admit card and save it for later use 

Get the complete details of the CDS 1 Answer key for the year 2023 here: CDS 1 Exam Answer Key 2023

The Candidates can check the previous year's question papers here: CDS Exam Previous Years' Question Paper

The CDS 1 Answer Key is released by the UPSC after the recruitment of candidates in the defence academies. However, the unofficial answer key will be shared with the candidates after the end of the exam The candidates will be able to analyse their scores in the CDS 1 exam by comparing their responses with the unofficial answer key.

CDS IMA and OTA Visual standards 

• Uncorrected vision (max allowed) - 6/60 &6/60  
• BCVA - Right 6/6 & Left 6/6 
• Myopia -
• Hypermetropia -
• Lasik/equivalent surgery - Permitted 
• Colour perception: CP II 

The candidates who wants to appear for the CDS 1 must be: 

(i) A citizen of India, or

(ii) A subject of Bhutan, or

(iii) A subject of Nepal, or

(iv) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(v) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African Countries (Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India

The candidates can follow the preparation tips to qualify for the CDS exam:

• The first and foremost step towards CDS preparation is understanding the exam pattern and syllabus
• Go through the NCERT books of class 8 to 12.
• Try to cover all the topics in the syllabus 
• Solve the previous years' question papers
• They should attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy

Yes, UPSC releases CDS 1 answer key after the completion of the recruitment process. The steps to download the answer key has been given below for the candidates:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the written result 
• Click on the answer key link 
• PDF answer key will appear on the screen
• Download the answer key and save it for later use

 The age limit for AFA is 19 to 24 years, whereas it is 19 to 24 years for Naval Academy. The age limit for OTA is 19 to 25 years.

Some of the important points related to CDS eligibility criteria are given: 

• UPSC has the right to reject the candidature of the applicant at any stage of recruitment if he/she is not fulfilling the eligibility criteria
• Mere issue of the admission certificate does not imply that the candidature has been accepted by the examination authority
• Document verification is conducted at the end of the recruitment process where the original documents are verified, if anyone does not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected

Vision Standards for Naval Candidates

CDS  1 2023 exam will be conducted in three shifts. The details of the shifts have been given below for the candidates:

• The English paper is conducted from 9.00 am to 11.00 am
• GK is held from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
• Mathematics is held from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
• There is no break between English and GK papers