Tips to Prepare Best for a CDS Exam

What is CDS?

Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) is organized twice by the Union Public Service Commission in a year. Through this examination, officers of the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy are recruited.

Age criteria:

Indian Military Academy (IMA): 19-24 years

Officers Training Academy (OTA): 19-25 years

Air Force Academy: 19-23 years

Naval Academy: 19-22 years

Marital status: Unmarried

Educational qualification:

IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering

Air Force Academy: B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering

Examination pattern: Written exam, followed by a personal interview (Intelligence and Personality Test) and a medical examination

Preparation time: Recommended a dedicated time of minimum of six months

Negative marking: Yes

Tips for CDS Exam Preparation below: -

• Check Complete CDS Syllabus first.
• Set Proper Time management for all subjects and Give more time to weak sections.
• Try solving past year's question papers so that you have an idea of what to expect
• Try to have a very strong hold over English
• Consider various preparation sources like books, e-books, online preparation, online groups, blogs etc.
• Most important thing is believe yourself and stay positive always.

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