CDS 1 2022 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 10, 2022. During the days leading to the exam, candidates must focus more on revision. Check here last week revision strategy for CDS exam.
Last Week Revision Strategy for CDS exam
Last Week Revision Strategy for CDS 1 2022 Exam: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct CDS 1 2022 exam on April 10, 2022. CDS exam is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for recruiting commissioned officers for admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). With just few days left for the exam, candidates must only focus on revision. They should revise all the topics they have studied so far. During the last minute preparation, candidates should not touch any new topic rather they should focus on revising the topics they have already studied. Here in this article, we have provided last week revision strategy for CDS 1 2022 exam.
CDS Exam Pattern 2022
CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA is similar while the pattern for OTA is different. The exam pattern for IMA, INA and AFA comprises three sections- English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The exam pattern for OTA comprises two papers-English and Elementary Mathematics. The total marks of the test for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300, while it is 200 for OTA. The standard of the topics in the CDS syllabus for Elementary Mathematics is of Class 10 level. The standard of CDS syllabus of other subjects is of graduation level.
Last Week Revision Strategy for CDS 2022
Given below are the last minute preparation tips for CDS 1 2-22 exam along with revision strategy:
General Awareness
- Current Affairs have a good weightage in CDS exam, therefore, candidates cannot ignore this part
- Students must go through the last six months current affairs as well as of last one year
- In Science part, candidates must focus on Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- For History, candidates must focus on Indian Freedom Struggle, Gandhian Era, Social Reforms, Medieval History, Ancient History, Indus Valley Civilisation, Buddhism, Jainism, Gupta Era and many more.
- For Geography, focus on Physical Geography, Composition of Earth, Latitude & Longitude, Indian Geography and many more
- For Economy, candidates must focus on budget, economic survey, unemployment, WTO, etc
- For Political Science, candidates must focus on Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Articles of Constitution
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Elementary Maths
- Revise important formulas and their application methods for Algebra, Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics
- Learn the shortcuts of solving questions to manage time
- Learn the theorems and formulas
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English Language
- To solve the questions in English Language, candidates must be thorough with the grammar and vocabulary rules
- Candidates must cover topics such as Antonyms, Sentence improvement, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Selecting Words, Spotting Error, Ordering of words in a sentence
Revision Strategy for CDS 2022 Exam
The importance of revision in CDS exam is given below:
- Making a revision plan for CDS exam is very important. For this, candidates must chalk out a plan for studies considering all materials and notes
- Candidates must set up a routine by planning which topics they need to learn or revise
- The most important thing to keep in mind is to follow the plan made without failure because this routine will help candidates to crack CDS
- Candidates should give time to each subject individually rather than revising or learning multiple subjects
- The learning process will be more structured and methodical
- Through revision candidates will be able to remember all their concepts in a clear manner, for a longer time-frame
Importance of Mock Test and Question Papers in Revision
Practice makes a man perfect is the famous saying. The more candidates will practice, the more they will be able to remember all the topics. Mock tests and CDS question papers help candidates in not only revising their syllabus but also time management can be tracked. Practicing what candidates have learnt will enhance their knowledge.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
You would be eligible to take the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam in April 2025 if you were between the ages of 20 and 24 on January 1, 2025. You would be 24 years old in December 2024 because your birthday is December 15, 2000, hence you would be eligible to apply for the CDS exam in April 2
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The highest rank attainable through CDs is the rank of general which is a 4-stared officer position.
it is a general in the army, Admiral in the Navy and Air Chief Marshal in the Air Force.
and the lowest rank is lieutenant which is a 2 stared officer position.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The questions will consist of objective-type questions.
the total duration for the exam is 4 hours and is for a total of 200 marks for OTA.
The question papers for General Knowledge will be set in bilingually in Hindi and English. The exam will comprise 2 subjects, English and General Knowledge, and e
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CDS 1 application form 2025 will be available from December 11 to 31, 2024. The CDS 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. CDS 2 notification will be released in May 2025, the last date for application will be 17th June 2025 and the exam will be conducted on 14, September 2025.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS examination 2025 approximate number of vacancies. It is around 457 vacancies will be announced for various defence services.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can download the UPSC CDS 1 2025 recommended marks by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the CDS 1 2025 recommended marks link
- Click on the PDF link
- The CDS 1 2025 recommended marks PDF will appear on the screen
- Download the CDS 1 2025 marks and save it fo
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The CDS exam requires in depth knowledge and clarity of concepts or conceptual clarity. So, regular solving of mock tests of the CDS exam is essential. It provides an additional advantage that a candidate requires to succeed in the exam. It also helps to test the preparation level and evaluate the p
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The CDS exam is conducted twice a year for admission to IMA, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. Basically, it works as a tool for students to prepare for an upcoming exam. Candidate will get an idea of the actual examination. Mock tests make candidates realise their mistakes that must be t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The candidates who will qualify for the CDS 2 result in 2025 will proceed to the SSB interview. The CDS 2 result 2025 will be released on the official website. Basically, the result PDF, cut-off marks, and the final merit-list will guide candidates on their next steps, mainly for the SSB interview r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The CDS OTA Result will be released on the official website. Candidates can check below the steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the CDS OTA result link
- Click on the result PDF link
- The CDS OTA result will appear on the screen
- Download the CDS OTA result PDF and save it for later use
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Contributor-Level 10
My DOB is 15/12/2000. Am I eligible for CDS April 2025?