CDS 1 2023 Exam Analysis and Students Reaction Video
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Exam On - 13 Apr '25
The CDS 1 Exam Analysis for the CDS Maths, CDS English, and General Knowledge Exam has been discussed in the article. The candidates can check the CDS 1 Exam analysis for English and GK Paper in the article along with the CDS expected cut off and answer key.
CDS Exam Centre 2023
The Union Public Service Commission took the CDS 1 English exam on April 16, 2023 (today) from 9.00 am to 11.00 am whereas the GK exam is conducted from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm and CDS 1 Maths exam was conducted between 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The analysis of the CDS 1 exam for the English and GK paper has been shared with the aspirants. The candidates can check the expected cut off for the English and GK paper in the article.
CDS 1&2 Exam
The UPSC conducts the CDS exams twice a year, namely CDS 1 and CDS 2. The CDS 1 exam, is held for courses beginning in January at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, and the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, as well as courses beginning in April at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. CDS 2 is, on the other hand, conducted for courses beginning in July at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, and the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
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CDS 1 Exam Timings 2022
As per the CDS 1 shift timings, candidates need to enter the examination hall at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of the examination. Entry to the venue of the examination closes 10 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of the exam in each session. The exam timing for CDS 2 for English, GK, and Elementary Mathematics is provided below:
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
31 Jan '25
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28 Feb '25
| 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 1 English Exam Analysis 2023
The CDS 1 2023 exam analysis for the CDS English Paper has been shared below for the candidates. The can check the CDS Exam analysis and difficulty level of the question paper in the article. Check the topic-wise weightage in the CDS English Exam:
- 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
CDS 1 General Knowledge Exam Analysis 2023
The CDS 1 Exam analysis for general knowledge has been given below for the candidates. The candidates can check the difficulty level and question paper in the article:
The overall CDS General Knowledge paper was Moderate in nature
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There GK Sections were asked in depth.
The Science section was dominant in the paper
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CDS 1 Elementary Maths Exam Analysis 2023
- The CDS 1 exam for elementary mathematics has been given below for the candidates. Check the difficulty level of the CDS maths paper below:
- The CDS Maths Paper was moderate in nature and comprised the previous year's questions.
- The question was asked about ratio and proportion, time and work, distance and speed, HCF and LCM, Algebra, Cube and Cub roots, Factorial, etc.
CDS Student's Review
The candidates who appeared for the CDS 1 exam gave their reviews of the exam:
- Pradeep said,' The difficulty level of English and GK was moderate nature. In English Paper question paper was asked from Jumble words, Spotting Errors, Determiners, etc. whereas in the General paper question were from current affairs, Geography, History, etc.
- Santosh Said, " The overall difficulty for the OTA exam was moderate. The questions were majorly asked about current affairs, history, etc. The expected cut off for the CDS exam will be around 105 marks."
Students Reaction Video
CDS Exam Analysis Shorts
CDS Exam Cut Off: Good Attempts
The candidates can check the good attempts in the CDS 1 exam for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA in the table below:
| Academies |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| AFA |
134-138 |
| IMA |
120-124 |
| INA |
113-118 |
| OTA (female) |
80-87 |
| OTA (male) |
82-90 |
CDS Marking Scheme
CDS marking scheme is such that for the incorrect answer, 1/3 marks are deducted. Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect. If a question is left unanswered, there is no negative marking. The table below shows CDS Marking scheme.
| Specifications | English | GK | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum marks |
100 |
100 |
100 |
| Marks for the correct answer |
1 mark for each correct option |
1 mark for each correct option |
1 mark for each correct option |
| Negative marking |
-0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
-0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
-0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
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;
Check your Form:
Ensure that each required section is filled in appropriately in both parts of the application form.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks 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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
The CDS exam pattern has been divided into two categories- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The exam taken for the IMA, INA, AFA is taken for three subjects- General Awareness, Mathematics and English. On the other hand, the OTA exam is taken for two subjects- English . and General Awareness. The exam pattern for these categories have been given below for the candidates: For IMA, INA and AFA: a)Total Number of Subjects: English. Elementary Mathematics and General Knowledge b) Time Duration: Six hours (2 hours for each paper) c) Maximum Marks: 300 marks (100 marks for each paper) For OTA: a) Total Number of Subjects: English . and General Knowledge b) Time Duration: Four hours (2 hours for each paper) c) Maximum Marks: 200 Marks (100 marks for each paper). .