How do I prepare for the CDS exam?
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The CDS exam is conducted for entry into OTA, IMA, AFA, and INA. This exam is divided into two types; the papers for IMA, AFA, and INA are the same, whereas for OTA there are no math papers. Depending on the academy you are aiming for, you can prepare with the help of expert tips.
1. Read about the exam syllabus and pattern to help you choose your study materials.
2. You need to focus on the concepts at the beginning in order to perform well on the elementary mathematics paper.
3. The NCERT books will be helpful from class IX onwards before moving on to math reference material.
4. You can use a grammar book by Wren and Martin or anothe...more
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Here are the list of some of the books which can help candidates in their preparation.
- High School English Grammar & Composition Edition by Wren and Martin
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- English Grammar & Composition by S.C Gupta
The authority released a total of 453 vacancies for the CDS 2 exam 2025 for admission to the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy for courses.
It is recommended to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre at least one hour prior to the reporting time. The CDS exam centre allotment is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate.
Candidates can check the cut off marks for the CDS exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC will release the cutoff according to the academy or course.
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