What is the exam pattern for CDS 2025 exam?

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  • The CDS exam pattern has been divided into two categories- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The exam taken for the IMA, INA, AFA is taken for three subjects- General Awareness, Mathematics and English. On the other hand, the OTA exam is taken for two subjects- English . and General Awareness. The exam pattern for these categories have been given below for the candidates: For IMA, INA and AFA: a)Total Number of Subjects: English. Elementary Mathematics and General Knowledge b) Time Duration: Six hours (2 hours for each paper) c) Maximum Marks: 300

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    Srishti | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    The Union Public Service Commission has released the CDS exam pattern for SSB written exam and interview. UPSC offers options to students who want to become officers in the Indian Defense Forces. Candidates who want to qualify for the CDS exam must complete the exam pattern and procedure of the CDS exam.

    CDS exam pattern for INA, AFA and IMA is the same. CDS exam is conducted in two groups or tiers as a written exam and as a SSB interview. The CDS test is an offline test that requires pen and paper. It is a test of English language, Maths and General Awareness.

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