What is CDS cut off?
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The CDS cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate must secure in order to clear the exam and become eligible for the next stage of the selection process. The cut off marks for the CDS exam are determined by the UPSC which is the conducting authority for the exam. The CDS cut off marks are based on various factors such as the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of the candidates in the exam. The cut off marks are different for each course and category of candidates. The candidates who score equal to or above the cut off marks are considered qualified for the next stage of the selecti...more
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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) men
Written: 73-85
Final : 162-170
• OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) Women
Written : 74 - 85
Final : 164 - 170
Candidates can check the CDS cutoff from the official website as well.
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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 interview, and the medical examination will be taken into account while creating the final merit list for CDS 2024. Following the completion of each of these phases, candidates will be hired for positions that UPSC determines are open for the Combined Defence Service test.
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Candidates can check below the CDS 2 2025 age limit:
- IMA: Candidates for IMA should be unmarried and must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007.
- INA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007, can apply for INA.
- AFA: To apply for AFA, the age of candidates should be between 20 and 24 years. They must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2006. The upper age limit of candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years
Yes, the CDS 2 application last date to apply was extended to June 20 from June 17, 2025. A one-time extension was provided by the commission. The application correction window was opened from July 7 to July 9, 2025.
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