What is the pattern for CDS written exam?

<p>The CDS examination is conducted offline through pen and paper mode. As per the latest update by UPSC about the CDS examination, the IMA, IFA and AFA, the paper will be divided into three sections - general knowledge, English Language and Elementary Mathematics. The duration of each paper is 2 hours.&nbsp;</p><p>To know more about the CDS examination refer to the official website or shiksha.</p>

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<p>Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds some tests. The Combined Defence Services Exam, also known as the CDS Exam, is one of the most sought-after exams among these. This test serves as a prerequisite for admission to several military academies. The Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers' Training Academy are a few of these academies. Not every military academy follows the same examination pattern. The number of components of the exam administered for the Officers' Training Academy varies slightly. However, only objective-type questions will be asked in both papers. The paper would be bilingual.&nbsp;</p><ol><li>UPSC CDS Exam Pattern For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy</li></ol><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9561%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 24.9451%;"><col style="width: 24.9451%;"><col style="width: 24.9451%;"><col style="width: 24.9451%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Subjects&nbsp;</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Total Time&nbsp;</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>No. of Questions&nbsp;</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maximum Marks</strong></td></tr><tr><td>English&nbsp;</td><td>2 hours&nbsp;</td><td>120</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>General Knowledge&nbsp;</td><td>2 hours&nbsp;</td><td>120</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>Elementary Mathematics&nbsp;</td><td>2 hours&nbsp;</td><td>100</td><td>100</td></tr></tbody></table><p>2. UPSC CDS Exam Pattern For Officers' Training Academy&nbsp;</p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9561%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 24.9451%;"><col style="width: 24.9451%;"><col style="width: 24.9451%;"><col style="width: 24.9451%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Subjects&nbsp;</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Total Time&nbsp;</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>No. of&nbsp; Questions&nbsp;</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maximum Marks&nbsp;</strong></td></tr><tr><td>English&nbsp;</td><td>2 hours&nbsp;</td><td>120</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>General Knowledge&nbsp;</td><td>2 hours&nbsp;</td><td>120</td><td>100</td></tr></tbody></table>

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The CDS (Combined Defence Services) written exam consists of three papers English General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The details of the pattern for each paper are as follows: English: The English paper is of 2 hours duration and carries a total of 100 marks. It tests the candidate's proficiency in the English language and includes questions on comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, error detection, sentence rearrangement, and fill in the blanks. General Knowledge: The General Knowledge paper is of 2 hours duration and carries a total of 100 marks. It tests the candidate's knowledge of current events, history, geography, and other topics related to India and the world. Elementary Mathematics: The Elementary Mathematics paper is of 2 hours duration and carries a total of 100 marks. It tests the candidate's knowledge of elementary mathematics, including topics such as arithmetic, Algebra geometry, and Trigonometry. All the papers are objective type and consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The standard of the papers is that of a graduate-level examination. It is important to note that there is negative marking for wrong answers in the CDS written exam. One-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. Therefore, candidates should prepare well and practice solving mock tests and previous year question papers to score well in the CDS written exam and increase their chances of selection.

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