What is the exam pattern for OTA CDS exam?

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    Malavika | Contributor-Level 10

    6 months ago

    General knowledge and English are the two main courses included in the CDS OTA test program. Each section has a set time limit of two hours, and the exam carries 200 total marks, 100 marks for each section. For applicants wishing to sit for the Indian Military, Indian Navy, and Air Force Academy Exams, there are three portions in the CDS 2024 Exam Pattern. In contrast, there are two sections for the Officers' Training Academy Exam. In every section, there will be 100 questions altogether, worth 100 marks.Each CD has a sectional cut-off of 20 marks for each paper. For you to pass the overall cut-off, you must score higher than the mini

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    Ritu Rathee | Contributor-Level 8

    8 months ago

    The CDS exam pattern for Officers' Training Academy (OTA) is specifically designed to assess your proficiency in English language and General Knowledge. Here's a breakdown:

    Subjects:

    • English Language (100 marks): You'll answer 120 questions within a 2-hour time limit.
    • General Knowledge (100 marks): Similar to English, you'll tackle 120 questions in 2 hours.

    Marking Scheme:

    • Each question is worth approximately 0.83 marks (120 questions for 100 marks).
    • There's negative marking for incorrect answers. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
    • There's no penalty for unanswered questions.
  • The OTA (Officer's Training Academy) CDS exam pattern is similar to the CDS exam pattern for the other academies, with a few differences. The OTA CDS exam is conducted in two stages: a written exam which is followed by an interview. The written exam consists of two papers:
    a) English This paper is of two hours duration and consists of objective-type questions designed to test the candidate's understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and usage. B) General Knowledge: This paper is also of 2 hours duration and consists of objective type questions on various topics such as Current Affairs history, geography, economic
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