UPSC CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024 OUT: Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, PDF Link & More
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Exam On - 13 Apr '25
The UPSC conducted the CDS 2 2024 exam on September 1, 2024. The CDS 2 2024 Maths paper was held from 3 pm to 5 pm. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Maths question paper 2024 pdf, answers, and more here. Also, candidates can check below the CDS Maths previous years' question paper pdf.
CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024
CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024: The CDS 2 exam 2024 is held on September 1 in three shifts. CDS 2 Maths paper 2024 was conducted from 3 pm to 5 pm. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Maths question paper pdf and download it. Also, candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS exam can check previous year math question papers that will help in the preparation. The CDS 2 2024 answer key will also be provided here so that the candidates can analyse their performances.
The CDS exam is conducted twice a year to enrol cadets for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). Those candidates who will qualify for the CDS exam are called for the SSB interview.
Q: How many question should I answer to get a good score in the CDS exam?
Q: How many questions are asked in the English section of CDS exam?
Q: How many questions are asked in the Maths section of CDS exam?
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CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 Live Updates
CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024
Candidates will be able to download the CDS 2 maths question paper 2024 in the table below after its release:
| CDS 2 Maths Question Papers | |
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| CDS 2 Maths 2024 Question Paper | Click Here |
Also Read: UPSC CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2024 (Out)
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Maths Exam Analysis Video
CDS Maths Previous Years Question Papers
Candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS 2024 can check the CDS maths previous year question paper in the table below.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
31 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
27 Feb '25
13 Apr '25
22 Apr '25 - 21 May '25
28 Feb '25
| CDS 2 Maths Question Papers | |
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| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2021 | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2020 | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2019 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Papers | |
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| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2023 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2022 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2021 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2019 | Click Here |
UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2024
CDS Answer Key 2024 is important for the candidates who are preparing for the upcoming session exam. Also, it help candidates to analyse their performance in the exam. Candidates can download the CDS answer key via link provided below. Candidates have to compare their responses with the answer key to get the marks.
CDS Answer Key Download Link: Year Wise CDS Answer Key
CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2024
The CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2024 is divided into a written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA consists of three sections, namely English, general knowledge, and Elementary Maths while the test paper for admission to OTA consists of two sections, namely English and General Knowledge. The duration of each section is two hours. The total marks for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300, while for OTA it is 200. Further, the SSB interview for IMA, INA, and AFA carries 300 marks each, while it is 200 marks for OTA. The SSB interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II. Stage I of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT) and Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conferences.
Q: What is the language of question paper in CDS exam?
Q: Is CDS Question Paper 2025 released officially?
Yes, the examination authority will release the CDS Question Papers 2025 officially on the official website. The question papers will be released in the form of PDF. Candidates will be able to download the CDS question papers 2025 from this page also for free. The question papers will help candidates to check the difficulty level of the exam, questions asked, pattern changed or not, etc.
Q: How do I download CDS Question papers 2025?
Candidates can check below the steps to download the CDS question papers for free.
- Visit our website; Shiksha.com.
- Create your profile by mentioning certain details.
- Once a profile is generated, you will be able to download the question papers for free.
- Download and save it.
Q: How many questions are asked in CDS General Awareness section?
Q: Is there any question repetition in the CDS exam?
CDS 2 Negative Marking 2024
Scroll down for the CDS 2 2024 section- wise marking scheme.
- For the correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
- For the incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted
- Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect.
- If a question is left unanswered, there will be no negative marking.
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If you have completed Part I and Part II of the application form for UPSC CDS and also paid, but are not able to select an exam center, then there are a few things you can do;
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Answered a month ago
CDS 1 2025 application form correction window was closed. The authority extended the last date to apply for the CDS 1 2025. The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 was January 1, 2025.
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Your sister can surely give the CDS exam. Since she is class 12 and studying Biology, she needs to complete her graduation first, as CDS exam requires candidates to be a graduate from any recognised university.
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Any OBC girl is free to apply for the CDS-I examination under reservation benefits extended by the government.
The eligibility of OBCs, including girls, is similar to that of general categories regarding age and educational qualifications. However, here his age limit has been relaxed and certain seat
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