How can I prepare for CDS?
I have completed my 12th with 82% from Army Public School Janglot, Kathua (J&K).
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Hello dear, The Combined Defence Services CDS is the examination for recruitment into Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. To prepare for CDS exam requires deep and complete knowledge of syllabus. How to prepare subjects in lucid and comprehensive manner, where to focus, what to study and time management to clear your exam to achieve your dream job.
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Start by reading English newspaper every day. This will strengthen your GS and English. Then you have to study for Maths. Old Books or a coaching will help here very much. Get some sample papers and solve them regularly. -
If you are serious about joining the Indian Armed forces you should start studying from today.If you are already familiar with the subjects then I will advice 34 months but if u are a starter then you must give around 45 months.
First 3 months u should concentrate on completing the course.
Divide general knowledge into the subject wise section and a lot a particular subject some time like 1015 days and complete it in time.
After completion solves the MCQ it will really help u a lot.
Practice maths regularly. 1 hr at least is a must.
Same for English 1 hr. 30 min every day. 30 min for spotting errors rules and 30 for vocabulary 30 min practi...more
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