What is CDS cut off?

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The CDS cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate needed to clear the exam and qualify for the next stage of the selection process. The cut off marks for the CDS exam are decided by the the UPSC. The CDS cut off marks varies based on the number of vacancies, the exam difficulty level,

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a year ago

The minimum CDS cutoff is 20% for 2024 . The expected CDS cut off for 2024 are : 

•IMA (Indian Military Academy)

Written : 120 – 130

Final : 245 – 255

• INA (Indian Naval Academy)

Written : 105-120

Final : 233-245 

• AFA (Air Force Academy) 

Written: 145-150

Final : 268-270

• OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)

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2 years ago

A written exam serves as the first phase of the CDS exam. Candidates must receive an equal score to or higher than the cutoff marks to advance in the selection process. In all three papers, the minimum cutoff mark for CDS 2024 is 20%. The performance of the candidates in the written exam, the SSB in

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After qualifying the SSB round, the selected candidates need to undergo a medical examination. A candidate is declared medically fit or unfit after the result announcement. After qualifying all the selection rounds they will go for training. 

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Some of the books, help candidates in their CDS preparation are given below:

  • 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

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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. 

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