What is the syllabus for the CDS examination?
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The syllabus of the CDS exam can be divided into three major subjects: math, English and general knowledge. For those who prefer OTA in their application, there is no math paper. The following is the CDS entrance examination syllabus:
1. Elementary Mathematics: You have two hours to complete the 100 questions on this paper. Questions on number systems, arithmetic, Algebra variations, geometry, and other topics are included in the subject.
2. English Language: Questions on topics like comprehension, vocabulary, word substitution, spotting errors, sentence structure, word choice, etc. Are included in this paper.
3. General Knowledge:...more -
CDS Syllabus for General Knowledge includes the following topics: Current Affairs Constitution, Indian History, Polity, Geography, General Science, and Defence-related news and events.
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Here are the list of some of the books which can help candidates in their preparation.
- 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
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.
It is recommended to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre at least one hour prior to the reporting time. The CDS exam centre allotment is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate.
Candidates can check the cut off marks for the CDS exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC will release the cutoff according to the academy or course.
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