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JEE Advanced 2024: Admit Card, Exam Date (26 May), Syllabus, Pattern, Previous Year Papers.

May 17, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

JEE Advanced 2024: IIT Madras has issued the JEE Advanced admit card 2024 to the registered candidates. The link to download the admit card is being sent to the candidates on their registered email IDs. JEE Advanced 2024 exam date is May 26. The exam timing for JEE Advanced 2024 paper 1 is from 9 am to 12 noon, and for paper 2, it is from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. IIT Madras has confirmed officially that the JEE Advanced 2024 exam date will not be changed despite the Lok Sabha elections. The exam will be held in exam centers across 229 cities in India and 3 cities outside India. The JEE Advanced exam will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode and it will have two papers, each containing three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Candidates must attempt both papers 1 and 2 to be eligible for admission to the IITs.

Mock exams for JEE Advanced 2024 can be found on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. The JEE Advanced information brochure is now available in both Hindi and English from IIT Madras, the institute that is organizing JEE Advanced in 2024. The official JEE Advanced 2024 website also has the schedule and syllabus for the exam. The JEE Main syllabus reduction has not resulted in any modifications to the JEE Advanced syllabus for 2024. Every year, the JEE Advanced exam’s question distribution, total score, and marking system are altered.

To familiarize themselves with the JEE Advanced test format and key themes included in the exam over time, candidates can practice JEE Advanced previous year question papers. On the official website and this page, they can also discover more information about the exam, such as crucial dates, JEE Advanced 2024 qualifying requirements, the application procedure, deadline, syllabus, and admissions procedure.

JEE Advanced 2024 Latest News and Updates

Read below some of the latest news and updates on JEE Advanced 2024:

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the JEE Advanced 2024 exam.

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
17 May ’24 – 26 May ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 Admit Card available for downloadingONGOING
25 May ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates
26 May ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 Exam
31 May ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 response sheet release date
02 Jun ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 provisional answer keys available
02 Jun ’24 – 03 Jun ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 answer key challenge window
09 Jun ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 final answer key and result declaration
10 Jun ’24	JoSAA 2024 starts

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 May ’24	The last date to pay the fee by JEE Advanced 2024 by all candidates
27 Apr ’24 – 07 May ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 registrations for Indian Nationals
16 Apr ’24 – 07 May ’24	The last date to pay fee by JEE Advanced 2024 by all candidates
14 Apr ’24	JEE Advanced 2024 practice test for paper 1 and paper 2 release date

JEE Advanced 2024 Highlights

The highlights of JEE Advanced 2024 can be checked below. This will give you quick information about the exam.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Joint Entrance Exam Advanced
Conducting Body	Some candidates appeared
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computer-based test
Number of candidates registered	1,89,487 (last year)
Number of candidates appeared	1,80,372 (last year)
Number of candidates passed	43,769 (last year)
Courses offered through Entrance Exam	A number of candidates appeared
Total seats in IITs	17,385
Exam Fees	Female and SC/ST: INR 1,450All Other Categories: INR 2,900Candidates residing in SAARC countries: USD 90Candidates residing in Non- SAARC countries: USD 180
Exam Duration	Paper-1: 3 hours per-2: 3 hours total: 6 hours
No. of Papers	Two papers
Language/Medium of Exam	English / Hindi
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	Paper-1: 3 hours per-2: 3 hoursTotal: 6 hours
Official Website	jeeadv.ac.in
Contact Details	Organizing Chairperson JEE (Advanced) 2024 JEE Office, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036 E-mail: orgjee@iitm.ac.inHelp Desk: Phone No. : +91-44-22578220 Monday to Friday (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
Information brochure	Download PDF (English)Download PDF (Hindi)

JEE Advanced 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can access the admit card under their respective JEE Advanced 2024 login. Candidates who successfully register for JEE Advanced 2024 by paying the application fee, are issued the JEE Advanced admit card 2024. The test center is allotted via the admit card only.

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry a printed copy of the downloaded admit card and their valid original photo identity card, any one of the following:

Aadhaar Card
School/College/Institute ID
Driving License
Voter ID
Passport
PAN Card
Notarized Certificate with photograph

Only candidates having valid admit cards and photo identity cards are allowed to write the examination. Only pens, pencils, drinking water in a transparent bottle, a downloaded admit card, and an original photo identity card are allowed to be taken inside the examination hall.

JEE Advanced 2024 Mock Test – OUT

The JEE Advanced 2024 mock test is available on the official website. There are 2 mock tests available for the exam from last year – Mock test 1 and Mock test 2. Candidates must take mock tests to know the exam pattern, analyze their preparation for the exam, understand the demands of the exam, and so on.

Mock tests have the following benefits:

Candidates can check the difficulty level.
They can analyze their preparation so far.
They can get used to the computer-based test format.
Candidates can also practice tie management, speed, and accuracy.

JEE Advanced 2024 Syllabus – OUT

The syllabus of JEE Advanced 2024 has not changed due to the reduction in JEE Main syllabus. Candidates can check the JEE Advanced 2024 syllabus PDF for the exam below:

Subject	JEE Advanced Syllabus PDFs
JEE Advanced 2024 syllabus	Download Here
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)	Download Here

JEE Advanced 2024 Syllabus Subject Wise: Candidates can check below the syllabus for JEE Advanced 2024 Maths, JEE Advanced 2024 Physics, and JEE Advanced 2024 Chemistry:

JEE Advanced 2024 Subjects	Download Syllabus PDF
JEE Advanced Maths Syllabus 2024	*Check here*
JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus 2024	*Check here*
JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus 2024	*Check here*

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern

Check the question paper pattern, marking scheme, time, etc details of the JEE Advanced 2024 exam below:

Mode of the exam: The examination will be conducted ONLY in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Number of papers: JEE (Advanced) 2024 will consist of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours duration each. Both papers are compulsory.
Language: English and Hindi
Total duration: 6 hours
Marking scheme: The JEE Advanced marking scheme changes each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination.
Number of sections: Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

JEE Advanced 2024 Application Form (Over)

Only those candidates who secure JEE Main 2024 rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates are eligible to fill the JEE Advanced application form. The application process is online and the form is available only on the official website.

As the first step, every student needs to register through the official website by providing their JEE Main 2024 roll number, password, and security pin.
As the second step, students have to enter various personal details like their name, parents’ name, communication details, address details, etc. in the specific columns of the JEE Advanced 2024 application form. The details entered in the application form must be accurate as the incorrect details may lead to the cancellation of candidature at later stages.
Students will also need to enter their choices of exam centers while filling out the application form.
Apart from the details, students will also need to upload scanned images of the documents needed.
After submitting all the details, students must take multiple printouts of the final application form for future requirements

Scanned documents to be uploaded in the online application form:

Candidates will have to upload scanned documents in the online form. The required documents are given below:

Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or the birth certificate.
Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
If the candidate’s name is not the same as in the Class X certificate, a gazette notification showing the change of name.
Caste certificates as needed.

JEE Advanced 2024 application fee:

The JEE Advanced application fee is as follows:

Registration fee for Examination Centres in India
Indian Nationals	Female Candidates (all categories)	₹ 1600
	SC, ST, and PwD Candidates	₹ 1600
	All Other Candidates	₹ 3200
OCI/PIO cardholders (where the OCI/PIO card was issued before 04-03-2021)	Female Candidates (GEN and GEN-PwD)	₹ 1600
	OPEN (GEN-PwD)	₹ 1600
	OPEN (GEN)	₹ 3200
Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO cardholders (where the OCI/PIO card was issued on or after 04-03-2021)	Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries	USD 100
	Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries	USD 200
Registration Fee for Examination Centres in Foreign Countries
Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO cardholders (where the OCI/PIO card was issued before 04-03-2021)	All	USD 100
Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO cardholders (where the OCI/PIO card was issued on or after 04-03-2021)	Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries	USD 100
	Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries	USD 200

JEE Main 2024 scores: Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in BE/BTech Paper of JEE (Main) 2024. This year, as many as 250284 candidates have passed JEE Mains to appear for JEE Advanced. Check the table below:

Category	Number of “Top” JEE Main candidates to be selected for JEE Advanced 2024
UR-ALL	97351
UR-PwD	3973
EWS-ALL	25029
OBC-ALL	67570
SC-ALL	37581
ST-ALL	18780

Age limit: Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Five years of age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.

Number of attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years. The candidates who are appearing for JEE Advanced 2024 for the first time, can also appear for JEE Advanced 2025.

Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination: Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2023 or 2024 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2024.

JEE Advanced 2024 Preparation Tips

Below are some of the preparation tips that students must follow to score well in the exam:

Students must start their JEE Advanced preparation early. It will help them to complete the syllabus timely, clear doubts, revise it thoroughly and appear for the mock tests.
Next, prepare a suitable timetable and stick to it throughout the preparation. Try to cover the entire syllabus.
Students must have an in-depth understanding of all the basic as well as advanced concepts. It can be done by solving questions on a regular basis.
Maintain good health and mental stability. JEE preparation can be stressful. Take time off or breaks between study hours and relax.

JEE Advanced 2024 Admission Process

The admission process for JEE Advanced 2024 starts with JEE Main. Check the infographic below for a better understanding.

Register for JEE Main 2024.
Appear for JEE Main 2024 and achieve a rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates in BE/BTech paper.
Register for JEE Advanced 2024.
Download the JEE Advanced 2024 admit card
Appear for JEE Advanced 2024
Check the result
Register in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment in IITs

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Centres

The exam centres of JEE Advanced 2024 are to be placed across various cities in India. Candidates shall be allowed to choose the test cities of their choice and preference while filling out the online form. JEE Advanced exam centres are divided into seven zones namely, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Bombay, IIT, Kharagpur, IT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras. Candidates will be asked to choose their zone basis their preference, at the time of filling out the JEE Advanced 2024 application form. The centre will be allotted to the chosen centres by the candidates. Details of the centre like the address, name, reporting time, etc will be available with the JEE Advanced 2024 admit card. JEE (Advanced) 2024 will not be conducted in any centres outside India.

JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff

Only those candidates who score the minimum prescribed marks in each subject and also in aggregate will be included in the rank list. Check the JEE Advanced 2024 cutoff marks below:

Check the minimum marks needed to qualify below:

Rank List	Minimum Marks in Each Subject	Minimum Aggregate Marks
Common Rank List (CRL)	8	86
OBC-NCL rank list	7	77
GEN-EWS rank list	7	77
SC rank list	4	43
ST rank list	4	43
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)	4	43
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list	4	43
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list	4	43
SC-PwD rank list	4	43
ST-PwD rank list	4	43
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists	2	22

Check the minimum percentage needed to qualify below:

Rank List	Minimum percentage of marks in each subject	Minimum percentage of aggregate marks
Common rank list (CRL)	6.83%	23.89%
GEN-EWS rank list	6.15%	21.50%
OBC-NCL rank list	6.15%	21.50%
SC rank list	3.42%	11.95%
ST rank list	3.42%	11.95%
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)	3.42%	11.95%
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list	3.42%	11.95%
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list	3.42%	11.95%
SC-PwD rank list	3.42%	11.95%
ST-PwD rank list	3.42%	11.95%
Preparatory course rank lists	1.71%	5.98%

JEE Advanced 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet

The provisional answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are displayed on the online portal. After the display of provisional answer keys, the candidates may submit their challenges, if any, on the JEE Advanced 2024 candidate portal. The final answer keys are displayed on the website, after considering the candidates’ challenges. The marks will be awarded in accordance with the final answer key.

The responses of the candidates who have appeared for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2, recorded during the exam, will be available for viewing, downloading and printing from the JEE advanced portal.

EE Advanced 2024 Result

JEE Advanced 2024 result is announced online. Candidates have to login to check their scores and download the scorecard. Text messages will also be sent to the candidates to their registered mobile numbers. Individual rank cards will not be sent to candidates.

The marks obtained by a candidate in Physics in JEE Advanced 2024 will be equal to the marks scored in the Physics part of Paper 1 plus the marks scored in the Physics part of Paper 2. Marks obtained in Chemistry and Mathematics will be calculated in the same way. The aggregate marks obtained by a candidate in JEE (Advanced) 2024 will be the sum of the marks awarded to the candidate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A candidate is said to have qualified in JEE (Advanced) if they secure the minimum percentage of marks in each subject and in the aggregate, as per the respective category.

JEE Advanced Conducting IITs

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is conducted by one of the seven zonal Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), namely IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Guwahati, on a round-robin basis. The IITs are arranged in a rational order to conduct the exam, and the rotation is usually from the top to the bottom of the list and then starting again at the top of the list and so on. The exam is guided by the Joint Admission Board (JAB). This rotation system is essentially a way to ensure fair distribution of exam conduction responsibility among the seven zonal IITs.

Check the table below for JEE Advanced organising IITs over the years:

Year	JEE Advanced Organising IIT
2010	IIT Madras
2011	IIT Kanpur
2012	IIT Delhi
2013	IIT Delhi
2014	IIT Kharagpur
2015	IIT Bombay
2016	IIT Guwahati
2017	IIT Madras
2018	IIT Kanpur
2019	IIT Roorkee
2020	IIT Delhi
2021	IIT Kharagpur
2022	IIT Bombay
2023	IIT Guwahati
2024	IIT Madras
2025	IIT Kanpur
2026	IIT Roorkee
2027	IIT Delhi

JEE Advanced Data: Number of Candidates Registered, Qualified and Seats Offered

Candidates can check below the JEE Advanced data for the number of candidates registered, qualified and seats offered to them:

Year	Number of candidates registered	Number of candidates appeared in both papers	Number of qualified candidates	Number of candidates allotted seats in IITs
2023	189,487	180372	43769	17340
2022	160038	155538	40712	16635
2021	151193	141699	41862	16296
2020	160838	150838	43204	16061
2019	174432	161319	38705	13604
2018	165656	155158	31988	12069
2017	171814	159540	51040	–
2016	155948	147678	36566	10576

AAT 2024

The BArch program is available at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee only. Candidates desirous of joining the BArch (Architecture) program will have to pass the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). Only those candidates who have qualified in JEE (Advanced) 2024 are eligible to appear in AAT 2024. AAT will be conducted at all IITs. No separate admit card will be issued for AAT. The downloaded admit card of JEE (Advanced) 2024 has to be printed and produced in the AAT examination hall, along with the original photo identity card.

Candidates must register online at the JEE (Advanced) 2024 online portal for AAT. The test will consist of one paper of three hours duration in the English language only. Candidates should bring their own drawing and colouring aids. The results of AAT will be declared on the JEE (Advanced) 2024 online portal.

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024: Total Marks and Negative Marking.

May 16, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024: Indian Air Force (IAF) officially releases AFCAT exam pattern to help students understand the structure of the exam. Understanding the AFCAT exam pattern enables the students to know the sections from where questions are asked in the exam. By going through the AFCAT exam pattern, candidates will also know the total marks, marking scheme, time duration, and question paper pattern. According to AFCAT exam pattern 2024, candidates are required to solve 100 questions, depending on whether they are trying for a technical or non-technical branch. According to AFCAT Exam Analysis, the overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate. Read below for more details on the exam pattern of AFCAT.

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024

AFCAT and EKT exams are conducted in computer-based mode. Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) is conducted for candidates who opt for Ground Duty (Technical) branch. The language of the exam is English. A total of 100 questions are asked in the AFCAT exam while EKT carries 50 questions. Candidates get two hours to solve AFCAT paper while 45 minutes for EKT. The test paper of AFCAT comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. EKT comprises questions from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. The difficulty level of AFCAT syllabus is of graduation level. The total marks allotted to AFCAT are 300 while EKT carries 150 marks.

AFCAT exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as number of sections, weightage of topics, time duration, total marks, marking scheme and many more. Candidates should prepare as per the exam pattern so that they get familar with the exam process.

AFCAT Exam Pattern

Candidates can check below the highlights of the AFCAT exam pattern.

Parameters	Details
Mode of exam	Online
Number of sections	AFCAT: FourEKT: Three
Number of questions	AFCAT: 100EKT: 50
Maximum marks	AFCAT: 300EKT: 150
Type of questions	Objective type
AFCAT Paper Duration	Two hours
Language of paper	English

AFCAT Exam Pattern for Online Test

AFCAT exam pattern for online test is given below:

AFCAT online test is divided into four sections
The question paper of AFCAT comprises a total of 100 questions
The maximum marks allotted for AFCAT are 300
All questions asked in the AFCAT and EKT exams are objective type, having multiple options
The question paper is made available in English only
Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks to qualify for the exam

The structure of AFCAT exam pattern is given below.

Subject	Exam Duration	No of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Awareness	02 hours	100	300
Verbal Ability in English
Numerical Ability
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

How Many Papers are in AFCAT?

There are total of four papers in AFCAT according to AFCAT Exam Pattern which includes General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. AFCAT paper duration is 150 minutes i.e two hours. Candidates need to score between 140 to 190 marks out of 300 in AFCAT exam.

Which Subjects are included in AFCAT exam?

According to AFCAT exam pattern, the subjects included in the exam are General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.

AFCAT Exam Pattern for EKT

The EKT exam is conducted for 45 minutes. The test paper carries questions from subjects such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. EKT paper carries a total of 50 questions. The maximum marks allotted for EKT exam are 150

The structure of EKT exam pattern is given below.

Subject	Time	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Mechanical	45 minutes	50	150
Computer Science
Electrical & Electronics

AFCAT Exam Pattern for Technical Branch

The structure of AFCAT exam pattern for Technical branch is given below.

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
Reasoning and military aptitude test	35	105	2 Hours
Verbal ability in English	30	90
Numerical ability	15	45
General awareness	20	60
Mechanics/ Computer science/ Electrical and electronics	50	150	45 min

AFCAT Exam Pattern for Non-Technical Branch

Candidates who apply for ground duty (non-technical branches) should be aware of the AFCAT exam pattern for non-technical branch. The structure of the non-technical branch is given below.

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
Reasoning and military aptitude test	35	105	2 Hours
Verbal ability in English	30	90
Numerical ability	15	45
General awareness	20	60

AFCAT Exam Time

The online test of AFCAT is conducted for two hours. EKT is held for 45 minutes. AFCAT exam timings are given below:

Activity	Shift 1	Shift 2
Reporting time	7.30 am	12.30 pm
Verification of admit card & ID Proof, Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet & candidate seating in exam hall	7.30 am to 9.30 am	12.30 am to 2 pm
Reading of instructions by candidates	9.30 am to 9.45 am	2 pm to 2.15 pm
AFCAT exam	9.45 am to 11.45 am	2.15 pm to 4.15 pm

AFCAT Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of the AFCAT exam is given below:

For correct answers, candidates score three marks. The score of candidates is calculated after deducting AFCAT negative marking
There is AFCAT negative marking. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
No marks are allotted to unattempted questions

AFCAT Exam Pattern: Normalisation Process

AFCAT normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper held across various sessions. This is done to ensure transparency in the calculation of scores.In order to rationalise the marks scored by candidates appearing in different shifts objectively through a statistical method, normalisation scheme is
being implemented as per the following formula:

AFSB SSB Exam Pattern

Candidates qualifying the online test of AFCAT are called for AFSB interview. The AFSB interview is conducted in three stages at different centres-Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. At AFSB, candidates need to undergo the following tests inorder to ascertain their suitability and gauge your potential as an Officer in the Indian Air Force.

Stage-I

Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test is conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify are called for subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates are subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I or do not meet the required eligibility criteria are sent back on the first day itself.

Stage-II

All Stage 1 qualified candidates need to undergo tests as part of their Stage 2 testing during four to five days. Fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch). The following tests are conducted in Stage 2:

Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist
Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work
Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer
Candidates who have applied for flying branch and have been recommended, will also have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test

For Flying branch

Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be administered to recommended candidates only. This is once in a lifetime test. Candidates who failed the CPSS/ PABT in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy are not eligible.

Medical Test

Candidates recommended by the Selection Board, are sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.

AFCAT Syllabus

AFCAT syllabus is given below.

Subjects	Topics
English	Comprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms
General Knowledge	History, Civics, Geography, Politics, Art, Culture, Sports, Defence, Basic Science, Environment, Current Affairs
Reasoning and Military Aptitude	Spatial Ability, Verbal Ability, Simple Interest Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, etc.
Numerical Ability	Time and Work, Decimal Fraction, Profit and Loss, Percentage, etc.

There are some notable modifications in the AFCAT Exam Pattern for 2024, especially with regard to negative marking and the distribution of total scores. These changes reflect a deliberate effort to improve the evaluation procedure by striking a balance between precision and accuracy when gauging candidates’ skills and knowledge. While the change in total scores provides a more accurate picture of candidates’ abilities, the addition of negative grading promotes careful planning and critical thought. As candidates are ready to manoeuvre through this revised pattern, it emphasises the value of careful planning, a calculated approach, and flexibility. The ultimate goal of the AFCAT Exam Pattern for 2024 is to promote a more open and merit-based hiring procedure, which will make it easier to find the best applicants to join the esteemed Indian Air Force.

CDS Exam Pattern 2024: Check CDS 1 & 2 Paper Pattern

May 16, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

CDS exam pattern 2024: The Union Public Service Commission specifies the CDS exam pattern for the written exam and SSB Interview. UPSC lays the best career option for candidates who want to become a commissioned officer in the Indian Defence Forces. The candidate who wants to qualify for the CDS exam must go through the exam pattern and syllabus of the CDS exam.

CDS exam patterns for the INA, AFA, and IMA are similar but the CDS OTA exam pattern is slightly different from the other three. The CDS exam is conducted in two stages, the written exam and the SSB interview. The CDS exam is an offline exam conducted in pen paper-based format. The CDS marking scheme, negative marking, total marks, exam timing, and the paper pattern for the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA are available below for the CDS exam.

Also Read What Is CDS Exam (Combined Defence Services Examination)

CDS Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates can check below, in brief, the exam pattern of the CDS exam.

Parameters	Details
Mode of exam	Offline
Number of sections	Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA)-ThreeOfficers’ Training Academy (OTA)-Two
Total marks of the test	IMA, INA, and AFA-300OTA-200
Nature of questions	Objective type
Language of question paper	Hindi and English
Duration of the test	Two hours for each section of the test

CDS Exam Pattern for INA, AFA, IMA

The candidates appearing for the CDS exam to become defence personnel through INA, IMA and AFA must know the exam pattern. The candidates can understand the exam with a better perspective if they know the exam pattern. The UPSC CDS exam pattern has been given below for INA, IMA, and AFA:

The written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics
The total exam duration for IMA, INA, and AFA is six hours (each section is for two hours)
The total marks of the test for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300

CDS Exam Pattern for Written Test

The candidate can check the CDS written test exam pattern in the table below:

CDS Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam	Offline
Number of Subjects	3
Name of Subjects	English, General Awareness, and Maths
Total Marks	300 marks
Time Duration	6 hours
Type of exam	Objective
Medium of Exam	Bilingual (Hindi and English)

Also Read NDA Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Question Distribution & Syllabus.

CDS Exam Pattern OTA

OTA (Officers Training Academy) has a different exam pattern as compared to the IMA, INA, and AFA exams. The exam pattern for the UPSC CDS OTA exam has been given below for the candidates to know the intricate pattern of the exam easily:

The written exam for OTA comprises two sections: English and General Knowledge
The total exam duration for OTA is four hours (each section is for two hours)
The total marks of the test for OTA are 200

Structure of CDS Question Paper

The structure of the CDS question paper for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA is as follows:

IMA, INA, AFA
Subject	Duration (In hours)	Maximum Marks
English	2	100
General Knowledge	2	100
Elementary Mathematics	2	100

OTA
Subject	Duration (In hours)	Maximum Marks
English	2	100
General Knowledge	2	100

CDS Negative Marking

For a better understanding of the marking system of the CDS exam, the marking scheme of the CDS exam is given below. The candidates can go through the points to understand the exam marking scheme. The section-wise marking scheme has also been given for the candidate’s ease on the page below.

For the incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted
Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect
If a question is left unanswered, there will be no negative marking

Section Wise Marking Scheme

The section-wise marking scheme of the CDS exam has been given below for the candidates. The section-wise marking scheme will help the aspirants to understand the complex structure of the marking scheme:

Specifications	English	GK	Mathematics
Maximum marks	100	100	100
Marks for the correct answer	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option
Negative marking	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

CDS Exam Pattern 2024 for SSB Interview

The SSB Interview for IMA, INA, and AFA is for 300 marks each while for OTA, it is 200. The SSB Interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II. Only those candidates who qualify the stage I are permitted to appear in stage II. The details of both stages are given below:

Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT)
Stage II comprises Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conferences. These tests are conducted over days

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CDS Previous Years’ Paper Analysis

The previous years’ paper analysis for the CDS exam is given below. This analysis will help candidates to know the types of questions asked in the exam.

English

The English question paper is designed to test the candidates’ understanding of the English language.

English	No. of Questions
Cloze Test	10
Preposition & Determinants	10
Completion of Sentence	10
Antonyms	10
Part of Speech	10
Spotting Error	10
Ordering of Word in a Sentence	10
Fill in the Blanks	10
Synonyms	10
Idioms & Phrases	10
Ordering of Sentences	10
Total	120

Elementary Maths

The distribution of questions in this subject is given below.

Topic	No. of Questions
Mensuration	14
Geometry	20
Algebra	7
Number system	20
Trigonometry	14
Average/Statistics	4
Time and Work	3
Speed & Distance	6
Simple Interest and Compound Interest	5
Percentage	2
Clock	2
Profit and Loss	1
Mixture and allegation	1
Set Theory	1
Total	100

General Awareness

The distribution of questions in GK paper is given below.

Subjects	No. Of Questions
Geography	16
History	24
Economy	11
Polity	17
Physics	11
Chemistry	17
Biology	7
Current Affairs	18
Static/Misc.	2
Total	120

Instructions to fill CDS Answer Sheet

The candidates appearing for the CDS exam must know the instructions to fill out the CDS exam answer sheet so that they do not make any mistakes while filling out the OMR answer sheet. The instructions to fill out the answer sheet are given below.

As soon as the candidate receives the answer sheet, they should check that it is numbered at the bottom. If it is found un-numbered they should at once get it replaced by a numbered one
Candidates should write with a black ball pen the name of the centre and subject in English or Hindi
The test booklet series is indicated by Alphabets A, B, C, or D at the top right-hand corner of the booklet
Write roll numbers exactly as it is in your e-Admission Certificate with a black ball pen in the boxes provided for this purpose. Do not omit any zero(s) which may be there
The next step is to find out the appropriate subject code from the Time Table
Encode the Test Booklet Series, Subject Code, and Roll Number in the circles provided for this purpose. Do the encoding with a black ball pen. The name of the Centre need not be encoded
Writing and encoding of the Test Booklet Series is to be done after receiving the Test Booklet and confirming the Booklet Series from the same

CDS Syllabus 2024

The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics is of Matriculation level. The standard of papers in other subjects is approximately such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian University. The question paper is designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words. General Knowledge includes knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper also includes questions on the History of India and the Geography of nature which the candidate should be able to answer without special study. Candidates can check the topics included in the CDS syllabus.

Subjects	Topics
English	The question paper is designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and Grammar
General Knowledge	Economics, Physics, General Awareness, Politics, History, Geography, Sociology, etc.
Elementary Mathematics	Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, etc.

CDS Best Preparation

The candidates preparing for the CDS exam must go through the CDS best books for the preparation. The list of the CDS books been given below for the candidates in the table :

Name of Books	Subject	Author/Publications
Objective General English	English	S.P Bakshi (Arihant Publications)
Manorama Year Book	General Awareness	Philip Mathew
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam	Quantitative Aptitude	R.S Aggarwal

Other Defence Exam Patterns

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The CDS Exam Pattern for 2024 is a demanding framework that evaluates candidates’ readiness for service in the Indian Armed Forces. It covers both CDS 1 and 2. The complex combination of courses, which range from Elementary Mathematics to General Knowledge and English, together with the various patterns for each academy guarantees a thorough assessment of the abilities and knowledge of applicants. Candidates for officer positions should become well-versed in the required course material and testing structure in order to maximise their readiness and raise their likelihood of passing. Candidates can successfully manage the obstacles of the CDS Exam Pattern by using smart study methods, discipline, and dedication. This will ultimately pave the way for a rewarding career serving the country with honour and distinction.

What Is CDS Exam (Combined Defence Services Examination)

May 16, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

Discover the CDS Exam, which becomes an opening to membership in the Indian Military. Crucial information to launch your defence profession.

What is CDS Exam?

It is written test conducted by UPSC two times every year for entries into these academies. CDS written exam has three different tests namely English, General Knowledge and Mathematics.
Notification Month of this Exam: March (CDS II) and August (CDS I)
Examination Conducted in the months of February (CDS I) and August (CDS II).

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Age Limit for CDS Examination

19-24 Years of age for Indian Military Academy
19-22 Years of age for Naval Academy
19-23 Years of age for Air Force Academy
19-25 Years of age for Officers’ Training Academy

Educational Qualification for CDS Examination

Degree of a recognized University or equivalent for IMA and OTA
B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg. for Naval Academy
B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg. for Air Force Academy

Also Read UPSC CDS 2024: Application (Out), Alert, Time, Schedule, Qualifications, Courses, and Up-to-Date Information.

The Indian Military Academy (IMA)

An officer-training academy of the Indian Army in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
It was established in 1932 following a recommendation by a military committee set up under the chairmanship of Field Marshal Philip Chetwode.
Cadets undergo a training course varying between 3 and 16 months depending on entry criteria.
Colours of IMA: Blood Red and Steel Grey.
Motto of IMA: “Veerta aur Vivek” “वीरता और विवेक”

Mission of IMA: To train future military leaders of the Indian Army, goes hand in hand with the character building enshrined in the IMA honour code, warrior code and motto.
Cadets take part in a variety of sports, adventure activities, physical training, drills, weapons training, and leadership development activities.

The Indian Naval Academy (INA)

Initial Officer Training Academy of Indian Navy
Location: Ezhimala, Kannur, Kerala
INA conducts basic training for all officers inducted into the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
INA is the largest Naval Academy in Asia.
Inaugurated on 8^th January 2009
Motto in Sanskrit: “Vidyayaa Amrutam Ashnute” “विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते“

Mission of INA: To develop the trainees morally, mentally, physically and to imbibe in them the high ideals of loyalty, valour and patriotism in order to provide the service with officers who are dedicated to a career of Naval Service and have potential for future development to assume the highest responsibility of leadership.

The Air Force Academy (AFA)

Located in Medchal-Malkajgiri district 43 km from Hyderabad, in Telangana.
It imparts training to the flying, technical and ground duty branches of IAF as well as officers of the Indian Navy & the Indian Coast Guard.
Period of training: 1 year.
Women cadets are being inducted since June 1993.
Motto: “Shram se Siddhi” “श्रम से सिद्धि”

Mission of AFA: To inspire and transform outstanding young men and women into courageous, dynamic, intellectual and cultured young Air Warriors; motivated to lead one of the leading aerospace forces of the world in service to the nation.
The training at the Air Force Academy is designed to inculcate moral values, leadership qualities, sense of honour and duty, mental and physical prowess, a spirit of adventure and the will to win, in the Flight Cadets.

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The Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)

Training establishment of the Indian Army that train officers for the Short Service Commission (SSC).
Course duration: 49 weeks course
OTA prepares graduates for all branches of the Army, except for the Army Medical Corps (AMC).
Motto of OTA: “Serve With Honour”
The SSC Short Service commission officer’s tenure is 10+4 years (i.e. a compulsory 10 years of service and 4 years as extension).
After the completion of this tenure the officers can either opt for a Permanent commission (which will be given only based upon the performance seen by confidential reports, etc.) or can opt out of the Indian Army.
The ex NDA and CTW officers have a slight edge over their SSC counterparts in courses owing to the fact that they have trained three years more than the SSC entries.
You can convert from a short service commission to a permanent commission, however the vice versa is not possible.

NDA Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Question Distribution & Syllabus.

May 16, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

NDA Exam Pattern 2024: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) prescribes NDA exam pattern along with the notification. NDA exam is conducted in pen and paper-based mode. All the questions asked in the exam are objective-type. NDA written exam comprises two papers-Maths and General Ability Test (GAT). NDA question paper carries a total of 270 questions. The written exam comprises 900 marks. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each paper of NDA exam. There are negative marking for wrong answers in the exam.

Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview, conducted in two stages. The first stage comprises OIR and PP & DT tests and the second stage comprises psychology tests and the conference. The total marks allotted to SSB interview are 900. Candidates need to secure NDA cut off marks prescribed by UPSC for the written exam and SSB interview. We have provided the latest NDA exam pattern where candidates can get several important things about the NDA 2024, like the mode of exam, total marks allotted, the duration of the exam, types of questions asked, etc. NDA Exam Date 2024 Out: UPSC NDA 2 Exam Schedule.

NDA Exam Pattern 2024

NDA exam pattern comprises details such as mode of exam, total marks allotted, the duration of the exam, types of questions asked, etc. The exam pattern helps candidates prepare for the upcoming NDA exam and secure a good rank. Understanding the NDA exam pattern is one of the first steps in ensuring success in the exam. By going through the exam pattern, candidates are able to understand the entire structure of the recruitment process.

NDA Exam Pattern Overview

Candidates can check below a few important highlights related to the NDA exam pattern.

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Offline
Number of papers	GAT and Mathematics
Duration of test	GAT: 2 ½ hoursMathematics: 2 ½ hours
Exam time	GAT: 10 am to 12.30 pmMathematics: 2 pm to 4.30 pm
Number of questions	GAT: 150Mathematics: 120
Language of question paper	English and Hindi
Total marks	Written Exam: 900 (600 for GAT and 300 for Mathematics)SSB Interview: 900

NDA Exam Pattern 2024 for Written Exam

The exam paper of NDA written exam is divided into two parts, GAT and Mathematics. All the questions in the exam will be objective type. There will be a total of 150 questions in GAT while the Mathematics part will carry a total of 120 questions. Each section of the exam will be held for 2 ½ hours. The GAT section will be for 600 marks while the Mathematics section will carry 300 marks. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The structure of the NDA exam pattern for the written exam is given below. CDS 2 2024: Application (Out), Notification, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & More

Papers	Subject	Maximum marks	Duration
Paper 1	Mathematics	300	2 ½
Paper 2	GAT	600	2 ½
Total		900	5 hours

Candidates can check below the distribution of questions in the GAT paper.

Sections		Maximum marks
Part A – English		200
Part B – General Knowledge	Physics	100
–	Chemistry	60
	General Science	40
	History, Freedom Movement, etc.	80
	Geography	80
	Current Events	40
	Total	600

NDA Marking Scheme

There are NDA negative markings for incorrect answers, 1/3 of the marks allotted to each question are deducted for the incorrect answer. There is no deduction in marks for unanswered questions.

Subject	NDA Negative Marking
GAT	-1.33
Maths	-0.83

NDA Exam Duration

NDA exam duration is 5 hours, each paper is held for 2 ½ hours. NDA shift timings are given below.

Shift	NDA Exam Timing
Morning	10.00 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon	2.00 pm to 4:30 pm

Important Topics for NDA Written Exam

The questions in Mathematics as per NDA syllabus aim to test a candidate’s calculative skill. The standard of questions is basically of Class 10, 11, and 12 levels. For the Mathematics section, candidates can prepare the following topics:

Arithmetic
Mensuration
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Statistics, etc.
Matrices and Determinants

The GAT section of NDA question paper carries questions from English and General Knowledge. For the English section, candidates must focus on Grammar, Comprehension, and Reading Abilities. In General Knowledge, candidates should focus on Current Affairs, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, etc. U PSC CDS 2024: Application (Out), Alert, Time, Schedule, Qualifications, Courses, and Up-to-Date Information.

NDA Exam Pattern 2024 for SSB Interview

The SSB Interview is divided into two stages. Candidates qualifying the Stage 1 are called for the Stage 2 exam. Stage 1 of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference. This stage carries 900 marks. Candidates can check the pattern of the SSB Interview.

Stages	Tests
Stage 1	Screening Test	Verbal and non-verbal tests.PPDT
Stage 2	Psychological Test	Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)Word Association Test (WAT)Situation Reaction Test (SRT)Self Description Test (SD)
	Group Testing Officers Test	GDGPEPGTHGTIOTCommand TaskSnake race/Group Obstacle RaceIndividual lectureFGT
	Personal Interview	–
	Conference	–

NDA Qualifying Marks

To qualify NDA exam, candidates need to secure the overall and section-wise qualifying marks or cutoff marks in the exam. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each section. The overall qualifying marks of the written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. Candidates need to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB interview.

NDA Syllabus

Candidates can check below the topics included in the syllabus:

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability.

GAT: The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

NDA Exam Date 2024 Out: UPSC NDA 2 Exam Schedule.

May 16, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

NDA Exam Date 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released NDA 2 notification 2024 on May 15, 2024. The application form is available from May 15 to June 4, 2024. NDA 2 2024 exam will be conducted on September 1, 2024.

NDA dates highlight the important events pertaining to the exam such as application form, notification, issue of admit card, declaration of result and answer key.

NDA exam is conducted for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy, Pune, and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), Ezhimala. The exam is conducted two times a year by Union Public Service Commission, the authority that regulates and supervises the exam. Candidates are recruited based on the written exam and SSB interview.

NDA Exam Dates 2025

UPSC released the dates for the NDA 2025 exam. The UPSC Calendar 2025 was used to notify the exam dates. The exam calendar indicates that the NDA 1 2025 exam will take place on April 13, 2025. The application form and NDA 1 2025 notification will be made available on December 11, 2024. The exam application deadline is December 31, 2024. The date of the NDA 2 2025 exam is September 14, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the NDA 2 2025 notification will be made public. The application will remain accessible till June 17, 2024. U PSC CDS 2024: Application (Out), Alert, Time, Schedule, Qualifications, Courses, and Up-to-Date Information.

NDA 2024 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2024 exam.

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
15 May ’24 – 04 Jun ’24	NDA 2 Application Form 2024ONGOING
09 Sep ’24	NDA 2 Exam Date 2024

Dates	Past Exam Dates
15 May ’24	NDA 2 Notification 2024
21 Apr ’24	NDA 1 2024 exam
20 Dec ’23	NDA 1 Notification 2024
20 Dec ’23 – 09 Jan ’24	NDA 1 Application Form 2024
26 Sep ’23	NDA 2 Result 2023
03 Sep ’23	NDA 2 2023 exam
11 Aug ’23 – 03 Sep ’23	NDA 2 Admit Card 2023
17 May ’23 – 06 Jun ’23	NDA 2 2023 application form
01 May ’23	NDA 1 result 2023
16 Apr ’23	NDA 1 2023 exam
24 Mar ’23 – 16 Apr ’23	NDA 1 Admit Card 2023
18 Jan ’23 – 24 Jan ’23	Online correction & Withdrawal of NDA 1 2023 application form
21 Dec ’22	NDA 1 notification 2023
21 Dec ’22 – 09 Jan ’23	Offline fee payment for NDA 1 2023
21 Dec ’22 – 12 Jan ’23	Online fee payment for NDA 1 2023
21 Dec ’22 – 12 Jan ’23	NDA 1 2023 application form
19 Sep ’22	NDA 2 result 2022
10 Aug ’22 – 04 Sep ’22	NDA 2 admit card 2022
14 Jun ’22 – 20 Jun ’22	NDA 2 application form withdrawal link
09 May ’22	NDA 1 2022 result

Important Events of NDA 2024 Exam

The details regarding NDA events are given below:

NDA Application Form Date 2024

NDA 1 application form 2024 was released on December 20, 2023. The last date to apply for the exam was January 9, 2024. NDA 2 application form 2024 will be released on May 15, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is June 4, 2024. NDA application form is released online on the official website. NDA application form can be filled in two parts: I and II. To submit the application form, candidates need to pay the requisite examination fees of INR 100. The examination fees can be paid both online and offline. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA exam. The steps to fill the application form are given below: C DS 2 2024: Application (Out), Notification, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & More

Visit the official website of UPSC
Register online by filling the Part I of application
Login with the registration number to fill Part II of the application form
Fill all the details in Part II application form
Submit the fees and take printout of the application form

UPSC Calendar	NDA Preparation Tips
NDA notification	NDA Books
NDA recruitment	NDA Salary
NDA Vacancies	NDA exam centres
NDA Mock tests	–

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NDA Admit Card Date 2024

The admit card is released three weeks before the exam. NDA admit card is released online which candidates need to download either by entering registration number or roll number. The steps to download NDA admit card are given below:

Visit the official website of UPSC
In the ‘Whats New’ section candidates will find the ‘Admit Card’ link
Clicking the link, the login page opens
In the login page, candidates need to enter the required credentials
NDA admit card appears on the screen
Download the admit card and take its printout

NDA Exam

NDA written exam comprises two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test. The total marks of the written exam are 900. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB Interview. NDA exam pattern for written exam is given below.

Papers	Subject	Maximum marks	Duration
Paper 1	Mathematics	300	2 ½
Paper 2	GAT	600	2 ½
Total		900	5 hours

NDA Answer Key Date 2024

The official answer key is released after the completion of the selection process. However, several coaching institutes release NDA answer key unofficially within a few hours after completion of the test. Candidates can use the answer key to compare the responses marked in the exam. The steps to download the answer key are given below:

Click the subject-wise links of answer keys provided on this page
The answer key page opens in PDF form
Download the answer key and save it for further reference

NDA Result Date 2024

The result is announced online on the official website. NDA 1 result 2024 will be announced on May 2024. NDA 2 result 2024 will be announced in September 2024. NDA result is released in PDF format and carries the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for the SSB Interview. The steps to check NDA result are given below:

Visit the official website of UPSC
Click the result link-‘National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination result’ on the UPSC home page
NDA result opens on a new page in PDF form
Candidates can search their roll numbers and names in the result PDF through Ctrl+F
If their roll numbers and names are in the result PDF, this means candidates have qualified the exam
Download the result PDF and take its printout

NDA Exam Timing

NDA exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon shifts. The exam for the morning shift is conducted from 10 am to 12.30 pm whereas the exam for the afternoon shift is conducted from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. NDA shift timings are given below.

Shift	Timing
Morning	10.00 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon	2.00 pm to 4:30 pm

An important step in preparing for the UPSC NDA 2 Exam is the announcement of the NDA Exam Date for 2024. Candidates can carefully arrange their preparation tactics and get ready to demonstrate their abilities on the chosen date now that the schedule is released. An thrilling journey towards a career in the armed forces, where passion, perseverance, and dedication are the keys to success, is also marked by this news. In order to achieve their goals of serving the country with honour and valour, candidates are urged to make the most of this time by being disciplined and focused in their studies.

CDS 2 2024: Application (Out), Notification, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & More

May 16, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

On May 15, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the UPSC CDS 2 2024 application and notification. Until June 4, 2024, candidates may apply to take the CDS 2 exam.

UPSC CDS 2024: On May 15, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) made the application form available for the CDS 2 exam. Until June 4, 2024, candidates may apply online for the CDS exam. September 1, 2024 is the date of the UPSC CSD 2 exam.

The CDS 1 2024 test was previously administered by the UPSC on April 21, 2024. The post contains an exam analysis and a video of the students’ post-examination reactions for those who took the exam. The article has published the UPSC CDS 1 solution key.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) administers the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam twice a year as a nationwide entrance exam. The Indian Armed Forces, which comprise the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, recruit officers through this exam. There are two components to the CDS exam: a written exam and an interview. The written exam consists of three papers: elementary mathematics, general knowledge, and English. It is administered offline. Each paper has a two-hour time limit and 100 possible points. The Services Selection Board (SSB) conducts the interview, which consists of a battery of tests meant to evaluate a candidate’s intelligence, leadership potential, and personality. UPSC CDS 2024: Application (Out), Alert, Time, Schedule, Qualifications, Courses, and Up-to-Date Information.

CDS 2024 Highlights

Candidates selected through CDS join as commissioned officers. They undergo training in the respective defence academies. The table below provides some important exam highlights for CDS 2024.

CDS 2024 Exam Highlights
Exam name	Combined Defence Services Examination
Conducting institute	Union Public Service Commission
Exam Level	National
CDS syllabus	Maths, English and General Ability Test (GAT)
CDS pattern	The written exam conducted in pen-and-paper mode
No. of test cities	More than 70
Exam frequency	Twice a year
Exam fees	INR 200 (SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment)
Eligibility	Passed graduation or are appearing in the same
Exam purpose	Admission of candidates for Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training
Exam website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS Result 2024

The UPSC released the UPSC CDS result in the form of a PDF that comprises the roll numbers of the qualified candidates. The candidates can download the CDS 1 result by following the steps given below:

Go to the official website
Click on the CDS 1 result link
The CDS 1 Result PDF link will appear on the screen
Click on the CDS 1 result PDF link
The UPSC CDS result PDF will appear on the screen
Download the UPSC CDS result and save it for later use

Direct Link for CDS 1 Result PDF: Click Here

UPSC CDS Expected Cut Off 2024

The candidates can check the expected cut off for the UPSC CDS 2024 exam in the table below. The CDS expected cut off 2024 is based on the difficulty level of the CDS exam and more. The candidates can check the UPSC CDS 1 written exam expected cut off below in the table. The expected cut-off for the CDS written exam has been given based on the difficulty level and other UPSC CDS cut-off deciding factors:

CDS Written Exam Expected Cut Off 2024
CDS 1 Expected Cutoff 2024	CDS 1 Written Exam	CDS 1 Final Cutoff
CDS Cut off AFA	135-142	260-270
CDS Cut off IMA	110-125	245-255
CDS Cut off INA	108-115	230-244
CDS Cut off OTA (female)	90-95	158-165
CDS Cut off OTA (male)	90-94	160-170

UPSC CDS 1 2024 Exam Date

CDS 2024 dates have been announced by UPSC for the CDS written examination. The candidates must go through the CDS 1 2024 date and events tables to know the CDS 1 exam date and avoid the lack of information regarding the CDS 2024 exam.

UPSC CDS 1 2024 Events	CDS 1 2024 Dates
CDS 1 2024 notification	December 20, 2023
CDS 1 2024 application form	December 20, 2023
The last date to apply for the CDS 2024 application form	January 9, 2024
CDS 1 application form correction facility	10-Jan-2024 to 16-Jan-2024
CDS 1 2024 application withdrawal dates	Withdrawal Not Allowed
CDS exam date 2024	April 21, 2024

UPSC CDS 2 2024 Exam Date

UPSC CDS 2 2024 Events	CDS 2 2024 Dates
CDS 2 notification 2024 release date	May 15, 2024
CDS 2 application form 2024 date	May 15, 2024
The last date to apply for the CDS 2 application form	June 04, 2024
CDS 2 application form correction facility date	To be notified
CDS 2 application withdrawal dates	Withdrawal Not Allowed
CDS 2 admit card date	To be notified
CDS 2 exam date 2024	September 1, 2024

CDS 1 2024 Exam Analysis & Students Reaction

The candidates can check the exam analysis and students’ reaction video below:

CDS 1 Exam Analysis for GK and English

Shiksha team visited one of the exam centres in Delhi. Check the student reaction after the exam below:

Yash Tomar Said, ” The CDS exam for OTA was moderate in nature. However, the GK paper was moderate to difficult. The questions were asked from economics in General Awareness. The English paper was easy and dowable in nature.”
Adhirat Deshwal, “The exam pattern was a bit different in English from the previous year’s exam i. No questions were asked from modern history. The English paper was moderate to difficult and the question, synonyms, and antonyms were dominant in the English question Paper.”

CDS 1 Maths Exam Analysis & Students’ Reaction

UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2024

The UPSC released the CDS 1 admit card on April 12, 2024. The candidates will be able to download their CDS 1 hall ticket by following the steps given below:

Go to the official website-upsc.gov.in
Click on the UPSC CDS 1 2024 Admit Card link
The login page will appear on the screen
Fill out the details required- application/registration number and date of birth
Fill out the captcha available on the screen
Click on the submit button
The UPSC CDS 1 admit card will appear on the screen
Download the CDS 1 admit card and save it for later use

CDS 2024 Admit Card Download Link

The candidates who will successfully submit their application form for the CDS 2024 exam will be able to download the CDS 2024 admit card. The direct link to download the CDS admit card 2024 is below in the article as soon as it is released on the official website. The direct link will redirect the candidates to the login page where the candidates can download the CDS admit card using their login credentials.

UPSC CDS Age Limit 2024

CDS 2 2024 age limit for Indian Military Academy (IMA) is that unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2000, and not later than January 1, 2005, are eligible to apply
CDS 2 2024 age limit for Indian Naval Academy (IMA) is that unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2000, and not later than January 1, 2005, are eligible to apply
Candidates applying for Air Force Academy should be between 20 to 24 years old as of January 1, 2024. They must have been born not earlier than January 2, 2000, and not later than January 1, 2004For Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for men), unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2005, are eligible to apply
For Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course), candidates should be unmarried and born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2005

UPSC CDS Qualification

For IMA and Officers’ Training Academy, the required educational qualification is Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
For Indian Naval Academy, candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognised university
For Air Force Academy, candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognised university. They must have studied Physics and Mathematics in Class 12

UPSC CDS Physical Standards 2024

The candidates who want to appear for the CDS exam must go through the CDS physical standards before applying for the CDS exam so that they can check that they are eligible to qualify for the eligibility criteria

CDS 2024 Male Height and Weight

The height and weight standards for the army and navy (male) have been given below for the CDS exam aspiring candidates. The candidates can refer to the table for the CDS age-wise weight and height below:

Height/Age	18 years	20 years	22 years	24 years
152	44&*nbsp;	46	47	48
155	46	48&**nbsp;	49	50
157	47	49	50	51
160	48	50	51	52
162	50	52	51	54
165	52	53	55	56
168	53	55	57	58
170	55	57	58	59
173	57	59	60	61
175	59	61	62	62
178	61	62	63	64
180	63	64	65	66
183	65	67	67	68
185	67	69	70	71
188	70	71	72	74
190	72	73	74	76
193	74	76	77	78
195	77	78	79	81

CDS 2024 Female Height and Weight

The height and weight standards for the army and navy (female) have been given below for the CDS exam aspiring candidates. The candidates can refer to the table for the CDS age-wise weight and height below:

Height/Age	20 years	25 years	30 years
148	39	41	43
150	40	42	43.5
153	42	43.5	45
155	43	44	46
158	45	46	48
160	46	47	49
163	47	49	51
165	49	51	53
168	50	52	54

CDS Eyesight 2024

Candidates who want to appear in CDS 2024 must know about visual standards so that they can verify that they are eligible to appear for the CDS exam or not. The UPSC has divided visual standards into three parts – IMA & OTA, Naval Candidates, and Air Force. The details of the visual standards have been given below:

CDS 2024 Eyesight : IMA and OTA

Uncorrected vision (max allowed) – 6/60 &6/60
BCVA – Right 6/6 & Left 6/6
Myopia –
Hypermetropia –
Lasik/equivalent surgery – Permitted
Colour perception: CP II

CDS 2024 Eyesight: Navy

Uncorrected without glasses: 6/12, 6/12
Corrected with glasses: 6/6, 6/6
Myopia Limit: -1.5D
Hypermetropia Limit: +1.5D
Binocular Vision: III
Limits of Colour Perception: I

CDS 2024 Eyesight: Air Force

Candidates who wear spectacles regularly are not eligible for India Air Force. The visual standards for the Air Force have been given below:

Hypermetropia Colour Vision CP-1
Hypermetropia: +2.0 d Sph
Manifest Myopia: Nil
Retinoscopic Myopia- 0.5 in any meridian
Astigmatism : +0.75 D Cyl (with + 2.0 D- Max)

Maddox Rod Test at 33 cms:

Exo-16 prism D
Eso-6 prism D
Hyper-1 prism D
Hypo-1 prism D

at 6 meters:

Exo-6 prism D
Eso-6 prism D
Hyper-1 prism D
Hypo-1prism D

CDS Vacancy 2024

The final UPSC CDS 2024 vacancy will be announced simultaneously with the release of the official notification on upsc.gov.in. The Union Public Service would release UPSC CDS vacancies in 2024 separately for both sessions. CDS 2024 openings for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Men & Women will be available here for each session.

CDS Application Form 2024

UPSC released the CDS application along with the notification on the official website on December 20, 2023. The candidates can apply for the CDS exam till January 9, 2024 by following the steps that have been provided in the article below.

How to register for the CDS application form?

The steps to fill out the application form are given below:

Go to the official website for application- upsconline.nic.in
Log in to your registered account or register for the OTR (the steps to register for UPSC OTR has been given below in the article)
Click on the CDS 2 exam link
Fill out the details asked
Upload the photograph, signature, and Photo Identity card
Make the application fee for the CDS 2 exam
Choose the CDS 2 exam centre
Finally, submit the application form
A confirmation message will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email id

Direct Link to Apply for the CDS 1 2024 exam: Closed

CDS Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates can check the CDS 2024 exam pattern in the table below:

Parameters	Details
Mode of exam	Offline
Number of sections	Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA)-ThreeOfficers’ Training Academy (OTA)-Two
Total marks of the test	IMA, INA, and AFA-300OTA-200
Nature of questions	Objective type
Language of question paper	Hindi and English
Duration of the test	Two hours for each section of the test

CDS Negative Marking Scheme

For the incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted
Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect
If a question is left unanswered, there will be no negative marking

Section Wise Marking Scheme

Specifications	English	GK	Mathematics
Maximum marks	100	100	100
Marks for the correct answer	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option
Negative marking	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

CDS Exam Pattern 2024 for SSB Interview

The candidates who will join the Indian defence as commissioned officers will be promoted according to the norms and time period of the service. The candidates can check the rank-wise post list below:

Captain – Two years of commissioned service
Major – Six years of commissioned service
Lieutenant Colonel – Thirteen years of commissioned service
Colonel – Fifteen years of commissioned service
Colonel (TS) – Twenty-six years of commissioned service
Major General – Twenty-five years of commissioned service
Brigadier – Twenty-three years of commissioned service
Lieutenant General – Twenty-eight years of commissioned service
General – No restrictions
Lieutenant – Promotion only after completion of training

CDS 2024 Career Growth in INA & IMA

Candidates who want to join the Indian Naval Academy or Indian Military Academy must check their CDS 2024 career growth in the table below:

Ranks	Time Duration
Lieutenant	After completing training
Captain	2 years of Commissioned Service
Major	6 years of Commissioned Service
Lieutenant Colonel	13 years of Commissioned Service
Colonel (TS)	26 years of Commissioned Service
Colonel	15 years of Commissioned Service
Brigadier	23 years of Commissioned Service
Major General	25 years of Commissioned Service
Lieutenant General	28 years of Commissioned Service
General	No restrictions

CDS 2024 Career Growth in AFA

The candidates who are willing to join the Air Force Academy can check the career growth in the AFA in the table below:

CDS Rank – AFA	Time Duration
Flying Officer	On Commission
Flight Lieutenant	2 Years of commissioned service
Squadron Leader	6 years of commissioned service
Wing Commander	13 years of commissioned service
Group Captain	26 years of commissioned service
Air Commodore	–
Air Vice Marshal	–
Air Chief Marshal HAG Scale	–
Air Chief Marshal Apex Scale	–
Air Chief Marshal	–

CDS 2024 Exam Centres

The candidates can check the exam cities in which the CDS 2024 exam will be conducted in the table below:

State	Examination Centre
Tripura	Agartala
Gujarat	Ahmedabad
Mizoram	Aizawl
Uttar Pradesh	Allahabad
Karnataka	Bengaluru
Uttar Pradesh	Bareilly
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal
Punjab	Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu	Chennai
Tamil Nadu	Cuttack
Uttarakhand	Dehradun
Delhi	Delhi
Karnataka	Dharwad
Assam	Dispur
Sikkim	Gangtok
Andhra Pradesh	Hyderabad
Manipur	Imphal
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Rajasthan	Jaipur
Jammu and Kashmir	Jammu
Assam	Jorhat
Kerala	Kochi
Nagaland	Kohima
West Bengal	Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow
Tamil Nadu	Madurai
Maharashtra	Mumbai
Maharashtra	Nagpur
Goa	Panaji
Bihar	Patna
Andaman and Nicobar	Port Blair
Chhattisgarh	Raipur
Jharkhand	Ranchi
Odisha	Sambalpur
Meghalaya	Shillong
Himachal Pradesh	Shimla
Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar
Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram
Arunachal Pradesh	Tirupati
Rajasthan	Udaipur
Arunachal Pradesh	Visakhapatnam

Comparison Between Similar Defence Exams

The candidates preparing for the Defence exams can check the similar exams to CDS. The comparison between CDS (Combined Defense Services), AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test), and NDA (National Defense Academy) is given below in the table:

Criteria	CDS	AFCAT	NDA
Full Form	Combined Defense Services	Air Force Common Admission Test	National Defense Academy
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)	Indian Air Force	UPSC (Written Exam) and Services Selection Board (SSB) for Interviews
Level	Graduate Level	Graduate Level	10+2 (12th Grade) Level
Branches	Army, Navy, Air Force	Indian Air Force	Army, Navy, Air Force
Age Limit	19-25 years	20-26 years	16.5-19.5 years (10+2 level)
Eligibility	Graduation in any discipline	Graduation in any discipline	10+2 (12th Grade) pass
Exam Pattern	Written Exam (English, GK, Maths) + SSB Interview	Written Exam (Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK) + EKT (for technical branches) + SSB Interview	Written Exam (Maths, General Ability) + SSB Interview
Selection Process	Written Exam, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination	Written Exam, EKT (for technical branches), SSB Interview, and Medical Examination	Written Exam, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination
Training Academy	Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)	Air Force Academy (AFA)	National Defense Academy (NDA)
Commission Offered	Permanent Commission (PC) for men and Short Service Commission (SSC) for women	Short Service Commission (SSC)	Permanent Commission (PC)

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CDS 2 2024 FAQs

4 FAQs

Q1. When will the CDS1 2024 admit card be released?

The CDS 1 admit card will be released by the end of March 2024. The candidates will be able to download the CDS admit card by following the steps given below:

Go to the official website
Click on the CDS 1 admit card link
The UPSC CDS login page will appear on the screen
Fill out the login credentials
Fill out the captcha available on screen
Click on the submit button
The CDS 1 admit card will appear on the screen
Download the CDS admit card and save it for later use

Q2: What is the CDS 1 exam date?

The UPSC CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 21, 2024. The exam will be conducted for AFA (Air Force Academy), IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) in a single day. However, the OTA exam will be conducted for for 4 hours whereas, the AFA, IMA, and INA for 6 hours.

Q3: What is the CDS exam shift timing?

The shift timing for the CDS exam are given below in the table:

Paper	Exam Timings
English	9.00 am to 11.00 am
GK	12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
Elementary Mathematics	3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

UPSC CDS 2024: Application (Out), Alert, Time, Schedule, Qualifications, Courses, and Up-to-Date Information.

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UPSC CDS 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 2 notification and the application on May 15, 2024. The candidates can apply online for CDS 2 from May 15 to June 4, 2024, and the UPSC will conduct the CDS 2 exam on September 1, 2024. UPSC announced a total combined vacancy of 459 (for IMA, INA, AFA & OTA)

CDS (Combined Defence Services) is a national-level competitive exam conducted for candidates who wish to make their career in the Defence Forces- Army, Navy, and Air Force. CDS’s full form is the Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS). Candidates selected through the CDS 2024 written exam will undergo training Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). After completing training, candidates are selected for the post of lieutenant. The stipend paid to the candidates during training is INR 56,100. In this article, we have covered every detail of the CDS 2024 exam including the CDS Syllabus, dates, eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and more.

What is CDS Exam 2024?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) administers the Combined Defence Services Examination (also known as CDS) to candidates seeking commissions as officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Twice a year, generally in February and September, the exam is administered. An enormous number of applicants take the national Defence Entrance Exam each year. The written exam is used to choose candidates, and then the SSB Interview is used to assess candidates’ intelligence and personality. The following academies get the shortlisted individuals according to their merit and preferences.

Academy	State/City
Indian Military Academy	Dehradun
Indian Naval Academy	Ezhimala
Air Force Academy	Hyderabad
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Men)	Chennai
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women)	Chennai

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CDS 1 & 2 Exam

CDS 1 exam is conducted for the courses commencing at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala in January as well as Officers Training Academy, Chennai courses starting in April.

CDS 2 exam is conducted for the courses commencing at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala in July, and Officers Training Academy, Chennai courses starting in October.

CDS Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDS 2024 exam.

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
15 May ’24	CDS 2 Notification
15 May ’24 – 04 Jun ’24	CDS 2 ApplicationONGOING
01 Sep ’24	CDS 2 Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
09 May ’24	CDS 1 Result
12 Apr ’24 – 21 Apr ’24	CDS 1 Admit Card

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CDS 2 Vacancy 2024

The UPSC will release the vacancy for CDS 2 along with the notification PDF. However, the candidates can check the released vacancy details of the CDS 1 exam along with the notification. The candidates can check the CDS 1 2024 vacancy break up in the table below:

Institution	Number of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32
Air Force Academy (AFA)	32
Officer Training Academy – Men (OTA)	275
Officer Training Academy – Women (OTA)	18
Total	457

CDS 2024 Exam Highlights

Go through the highlights of the UPSC CDS 1 exam from the table below to know every bit of the examination. Male and female candidates seeking admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy can check out the recruitment process.

Parameters	Details
Name of exam	Combined Defence Services Examination
Conducted by	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Level	National
Exam frequency	Twice a year (April and September)
Exam mode	Offline
Exam stages	Written exam and SSB Interview
Exam fees	INR 200 for General and OBC male candidatesFemale, SC, and ST candidates are exempted from fee payment
Exam timing	The time allotted to each paper such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics is two hours
Language of question paper	English and Hindi
No of questions	Elementary Maths: 100General English: 120General Knowledge: 120
No.of papers	Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA): Three (English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics)Officers’ Training Academy (OTA): Two (English and General Knowledge)
CDS Exam Pattern	Written ExamIMA, INA and AFA: 300OTA: 200SSB InterviewIMA, INA and AFA: 300OTA: 200
Marking scheme	One mark for the correct answerOne-third mark is deducted for wrong answers
CDS Result 2024	To be Released in May 2024
Exam purpose	To select candidates as Commissioned Officers in Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
Vacancies	Total 341 vacancies were announced for CDS I exam
No of the test cities	More than 70
Official website	upsc.gov.in
Contact number	011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543

Direct link to Apply for CDS 2 2024: https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/

CDS Exam Dates 2024

CDS 1 & 2 Exam Dates 2024 were announced by UPSC through the tentative calendar. The CDS 2 2024 exam will be conducted on September 1, 2024. The notification will be published by UPSC on May 15, 2024. The application form will be made available from May 15 to June 4, 2024. The information for the CDS dates for the year 2023-24 was released by the UPSC through the UPSC exam calendar.

CDS 2 Application Form 2024

The CDS 2 2024 apply online link was activated on May 15, 2024, and will continue till June 4, 2024. Initially, the candidates have to register themselves for the OTR and then they will be allowed to apply for the CDS application form.

How to Make Corrections in the CDS 2 Application Form?

The steps to make corrections in the CDS 2 application form have been given below for the candidates:

Go to the official website
Click on the link available for CDS 2 form correction
Log in to the registered account using login credentials
Make corrections to the CDS 2 application correction
Save and print a copy of the modified CDS 2 application form
Log out from the registered profile

How to Make Corrections in UPSC OTR Profile?

The candidates need to follow the steps given below to register themselves on the OTR platform:

Go to the official website: upsconline.nic.in
Click on the registration link
Click on the new registration tab
Fill out the details asked- Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name, Mobile Number, Email Id, etc
Password will be sent to the registered email id and mobile number.
Re-login to the account and reset the password
After the re-login go to the account and click on the CDS 2 application form link to apply for the exam

CDS Application Fee

The application fees can be paid both online and offline
The application fees are INR 200 for General and OBC male candidates
SC and ST candidates were exempted from fee payment

How to Fill CDS 2 2024 Application Form Online?

The steps have been given below for the candidates to apply for the CDS 2 exam:

Go to the official website- upsconline.nic.in
Login into the account on the OTR platform (The registration process for OTR has given above)
Fill out the details that have been asked for part 1 registration
Upload the photograph, signature and photo identity proof
Make the application fees
Choose the exam centre for the CDS 2 exam
Finally, submit the application form
The confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number and email id

CDS 2 Notification 2024

The CDS 2 notification was released by UPSC on May 15, 2024, on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. The notification was released in PDF format and the candidates can have access to it by following the steps given below:

Go to the official website
Click on the CDS 2 notification 2024 in the What’s New Section
Click on the CDS 2 notification PDF link
The CDS 2n notification PDF will appear on the screen
Download the CDS 2 2024 PDF and save it for later use

CDS Selection Process

CDS selection process comprises the release of notification & application form, issue of admit card for the written exam, appearing in the written exam, declaration of result for the written exam, appearing in the SSB interview, and declaration of the final result. The infographic below shows the entire CDS selection process for the CDS exam:

CDS Eligibility 2024

To be eligible for the exam, candidates need to fulfil the following CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024:

CDS Exam Pattern 2024

CDS exam pattern 2024 is divided into a written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The test paper for admission to OTA comprises two sections: English and General Knowledge. Each section is held for two hours. The total marks of the test for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300, while it is 200 for OTA. The SSB Interview for IMA, INA, and AFA carries 300 marks each while it is 200 marks for OTA. The SSB Interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II. Stage I of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT) and Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conferences.

CDS Syllabus 2024

CDS Syllabus comprises topics from English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The standard of the CDS syllabus for Mathematics is of Class 10 standard, while for other subjects, it is of graduation level. Candidates can check the syllabus below.

Subjects	Topics
English	Antonyms, Sentence improvement, Comprehension, Synonyms, Spotting Errors, etc.
General Knowledge	Economics, Current Awareness, Defence, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Elementary Maths	Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, etc.

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CDS Books 2024

The subject-wise books for CDS 2024 are given below.

CDS Books for General Awareness

Books	Author
General Awareness	Manohar Panday (Arihant Publications)
Manorama Yearbook	Philip Mathew
Pratiyogita Darpan (Magazines)	Pratiyogita Darpan Editorial Team
Newspapers	Hindu, The Indian Express, The Economic Times

CDS Books for English

Books	Author
Objective General English	S P Bakshi (Arihant Publications)
High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren and Martin
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis

CDS Books for Maths

Books	Author
Mathematics for C.D.S.	R S Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R S Aggarwal
Pathfinder for CDS

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CDS Preparation Tips 2024

Lakhs of candidates appear for the CDS exam every year, therefore, the competition is high. Candidates need to prepare well to ace the exam. Here are a few tips and tricks on how candidates can prepare for the exam:

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
Solve previous years’ question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam and difficulty level
Lay emphasis on the important topics
Make a proper timetable and follow that diligently
Clear the basic concepts of Maths from the high school books

CDS Exam Day Guidelines

While appearing for the CDS exam, candidates need to follow the exam day guidelines given below:

Candidates should carry their admit cards along with one photo identity proof (original and photocopy) to the exam centre
Candidates are allowed to carry a clipboard or hardboard, black ball pen to the exam centre
A sheet for doing rough work is provided by the invigilator
Candidates should not bring books, notes, loose sheets, electronic or any other type of calculators, mathematical and drawing instruments, log tables, stencils, slide rules, test booklets, and rough sheets
Mobiles, Bluetooth, pagers, or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the premises of the exam centre

CDS Mock Test 2024

The candidates who are preparing for the CDS exam must take mock tests while preparing for the exam. Preparing for the CDS exam with the mock test can help the candidates to increase their accuracy and speed in the exam. The candidates should follow the tips given below to practice with mock tests:

Take the CDS mock tests in exam conditions. The exam condition will help the candidates to get habitual of the exam pressure
Analyse the topics in the mock tests that are difficult in nature
Work hard on topics that are difficult in nature
Focus on the repeated topics that are in the mock test
Practice for speed and accuracy with the mock tests

CDS Question Paper 2024

CDS 2 question papers for all subjects are available now. The UPSC released the question papers in PDF format. Candidates can also raise objections against the CDS question papers. To access the question paper representation portal, candidates need to log in with their roll number, date of birth, and captcha code. Candidates can download the Previous Year CDS Question Paper through the link below.

Subject Name	Question Paper PDF
Elementary Mathematics	Click_Here
English	Click_Here
General Knowledge	Click_Here

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CDS Admit Card 2024

CDS admit card 2024 was released online by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) on the official website-upsc.gov.in. The candidates were allowed to access the CDS admit card from the official website through the candidate’s login using the registration number or roll number and date of birth. The steps to download the admit card by following the steps given below:

Go to the official website
Click on the CDS admit card link
The link will redirect to the new page
Click on the CDS Admit card link
Read the instructions carefully
Fill out the details asked like application number, date of birth, etc.
Click on the submit button
The admit card will appear on the screen
Download the admit card and save it for later use

Discrepancies in UPSC CDS Admit Card

Candidates are advised to check their name, father’s name, category, date of birth, photograph, signature, etc. printed on the admit card carefully. In case there are any discrepancies in the details, candidates should immediately contact the examination authority. Candidates should provide the following details while reporting the issue:

Exam name and year
Registration number
Roll number
Postal address (Candidates need to mention the application number)

What to Do If You Find Discrepancy in the CDS Admit Card?

According to the latest instructions by the UPSC for the CDS 2 exam, the candidates should follow the measures given below:

In case of any discrepancy in the e-Admit Card, the same may be communicated to the Commission immediately at e-mail ID: Skindo- upsc@gov.in, to enable the Commission to decide between the matte
In case the photograph is not visible or available on the e-admit Card, candidates are advised to carry three (03) identical photographs (one photograph for each session) along with the printout of the e-admit Card at the Venue of the Examination for appearing at the Examination with an undertaking. No paper Admit Card will be issued for the Examination by the Commission

CDS Exam Centres 2024

CDS exam 2024 will be conducted in more than 70 cities in three shifts. Candidates are required to enter their preferences for CDS 2024 exam centres while filling out the application form. Candidates can choose only one exam city at the time of application. CDS exam centres are allotted to candidates on a first-apply-first-allot basis. Some of the CDS exam centres 2024 are given below.

CDS Exam Centres
Agartala	Ranchi
Ghaziabad	Bengaluru
Panaji	Jaipur
Agra	Sambalpur
Gorakhpur	Bareilly
Patna	Jammu
Ajmer	Shillong
Gurgaon	Bhopal
Port Blair	Jodhpur
Ahmedabad	Shimla
Gwalior	Siligudi
Prayagraj	Dehradun
Aizawl	Bilaspur
Hyderabad	Jorhat
Puducherry	Kozhikode
Aligarh	Cuttack
Imphal	Thane
Pune	Kolkata
Almora	Thiruvananthapuram
Indore	Coimbatore
Raipur	Srinagar
Anantapur	Kohima
Itanagar	Chennai
Rajkot	Srinagar
Aurangabad	Kochi
Jabalpur	Chandigarh
Leh	–

CDS Expected Cut Off 2024

The expected cut off for the CDS 1 exam is provided in the table below. The CDS 1 expected cut off is based on the difficulty level, previous trends and more:

Academy	Written Exam	Final Exam
IMA (Indian Military Academy)	120 – 130	245 – 255
INA (Indian Naval Academy)	105 – 120	233 – 245
AFA (Air Force Academy)	145 – 150	268 – 270
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men	73 – 85	162 – 170
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women	74 – 85	164 – 170

CDS Previous Year Question Papers

The CDS question papers are uploaded in PDF form for all the sets of test booklets of Maths, English, and GK. Candidates can also raise objections against the question papers through Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep). The link for the CDS previous years’ question papers has been given below.

CDS 2024 Question Paper

The CDS 1 2022 question paper has been given below for the candidates in the table. The candidates preparing for the CDS upcoming exam can use it for practice:

Subjects	CDS Previous Year Paper
CDS Maths Question Paper	Download Here
CDS English Question Paper	Download Here
CDS GK Question Paper	Download Here

CDS Previous Year Question Paper 2021

CDS question paper 2021 is available for free download below in the table. After solving the CDS previous year’s question papers candidates need to check the answers from the solutions PDF. This way they can smoothly track their preparation and start improving the weak section. Download CDS’s previous year’s paper 2021 through the links available below.

CDS 1 Question Paper 2021

Subjects	CDS 1 Previous Year Paper 2021
CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2021	Download Here
CDS 1 English Question Paper 2021	Download Here
CDS 1 GK Question Paper 2021	Download Here

CDS 2 Question Paper 2021

Subjects	CDS 1 Previous Year Paper 2021
CDS 2 Maths Previous Year Question Paper 2021	Download Here
CDS 2 English Previous Question Paper 2021	Download Here
CDS 2 GK Previous Question Paper 2021	Download Here

CDS Exam Analysis

Shiksha visited one of the exam centres for the CDS 1 2024 exam and took the exam review from the students who have taken the exam. Check their reaction and the difficulty level of the exam according to them on the page below:

Yash Tomar said, ” The CDS exam for OTA was moderate in nature. However, the GK paper was moderate to difficult. The questions were asked from economics in General Awareness. The English paper was easy and dowable in nature.”
Adhirat Deshwal said, “The exam pattern was a bit different in English from the previous year’s exam i. No questions were asked from modern history. The English paper was moderate to difficult and the question, synonyms, and antonyms were dominant in the English question Paper.”
Nishant said, ” The CDS maths questions were moderate. The questions from Economics were dominant approximately 10 to 15 questions from the subject. The questions from Science was decreased.”
Jasveer said, ” The Maths was easy as compared to the previous year. The pattern was changed in the English section, the questions from linguistics were dominant in the English section.”
Rajnish said, ” The overall difficulty level for the CDS exam was moderate. The General Knowledge section was doable in nature and the Maths section was moderate in nature.

CDS 2 English & GK Exam Analysis 2023

The CDS 2 2023 English section analysis was shared on September 3, 2023, after the exam was over. Check the topic-wise difficulty level of English and GK below:

Manish Kumar Jha Said, ” The CDS exam for OTA was moderate. However, the GK paper was moderate to difficult. The questions were asked from the 8 months of current affairs. The English paper was easy and dowable.”
Himanshi said, “The exam pattern was a bit different from the previous year’s exam. No questions were asked from modern history. The English paper was easy and the question, synonyms, and antonyms were dominant in the English question Paper. The latest currents were asked in the GK.”
Narayani Kumari,” The questions were good for both English and Gk Sections. The questions were asked from recent current affairs and had questions from all sections like Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The expected cut-off for the General candidates can go up to 120 marks.”
Sandeep,” The exam was lengthy for GK and English. The overall difficulty level for the exam is moderate to difficult. The current affairs were asked till January 2023. The cut-off for t

CDS 2 2023 Exam Analysis Maths

Check the reaction of the students who have taken the CDS 2 maths exam below:

Rishabh Anand Mandal said, “Maths was a little difficult as compared to the other sections. The paper was lengthy and the questions from algebra were dominant in the exam”.
Devesh said, “The exam was good and the difficulty level of the maths paper was high and the questions were asked from advanced algebra. The expected cut-off will be around 120”.
Saransh said,” The maths was moderately difficult. The questions were asked from statistics, percentages, algebra, arithmetic, triangles, and more.
Md. Mursallain said, “The maths sections were easy. The questions were asked from trigonometry and the difficulty level of them were easy, geometry and mensuration question were dominant in the paper.

CDS 1 Exam Analysis 2023

The candidates can check the CDS exam analysis for the CDS 1 exam below. The exam reaction video has also been provided for the candidates in the article below.

CDS 1 English Exam Analysis 2023

The CDS 1 2023 exam analysis for the CDS English Paper has been shared below for the candidates. The candidates can check the difficulty level of the question paper in the article. Check the topic-wise weightage in the CDS English Exam:

The English Paper was Moderate in Nature
The Questions were asked about Idioms and Phrases, Figures of speech, Gerund and Participle, Adjective, etc
Ten questions were asked from each section mentioned-Figure of Speech, Spotting Errors, Filling in the blanks, Completion of Sentences, Cloze Test, Ordering Sentences

CDS 1 General Knowledge Exam Analysis

The CDS 1 Exam analysis for general knowledge has been given below for the candidates. The candidates can check the difficulty level and question paper in the article:

The overall CDS General Knowledge paper was Moderate in nature
There GK Sections were asked in depth.
The Science section was dominant in the paper

CDS 1 Elementary Maths Exam Analysis 2023

The CDS 1 exam for elementary mathematics has been given below for the candidates. Check the difficulty level of the CDS maths paper below:
The CDS Maths Paper was moderate in nature and comprised the previous year’s questions.
The question was asked about ratio and proportion, time and work, distance and speed, HCF and LCM, Algebra, Cube and Cub roots, Factorial, etc.

CDS Exam 2024 FAQs

Is the CDS result out in 2024?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the result of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2024.

How many vacancies are in CDS in 2024?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the vacancies for the Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) 2024 on 20th December 2023. The CDS 1 2024 exam is offering 457 vacancies.

Goa Board SSC Result 2024: Results for GBSHSE Class 10 Will be Released Today; Check the Time and Exact Link Here.

May 15, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

Goa Board SSC Result 2024 The class 10 board exams were conducted by GBSHSE from April 1, 2024, to April 24, 2024, across 31 exam centres in the state.

The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) is set to declare class 10 results today (May 15) at 5:30 pm. Students who have appeared for the examination can check their results on the official website at results.gbshsegoa.net once released.

Students can also check their results on the DigiLocker Portal. The class 10 board exams were conducted by GBSHSE from April 1, 2024, to April 24, 2024, across 31 exam centres in the state.

A total of 9,743 boys and 9,814 girls took the Goa SSC examination.

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Here’s how to check GBSHSE Class 10 results

Go to the official website, results.gbshsegoa.net.
On the homepage, click on the link for Goa Class 10th results 2024.
A new page will appear and now fill in the necessary details to log in.
Once the details are submitted, you will be able to view your class 10 result on screen.
Download the page and keep a printout of it for future reference.

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Students, parents, and educators are all excitedly awaiting the Goa Board SSC Result 2024 as the much-awaited day draws near. Their secondary school academic career has come to an end with this milestone, which they have achieved after months of hard work and dedication. Emotions are running high as the results are expected to be revealed today, with feelings of excitement, hope, and maybe even a little nervousness. Every kid should be commended and acknowledged for their work and dedication, regardless of the outcome. Whether they are looking back on areas of improvement or celebrating successes, today’s publication marks a big shift for these young people as they take on new chances and routes. Let’s encourage and congratulate each kid on their own journeys and successes as we eagerly anticipate the announcement.

Meet IIT-JEE Topper with AIR 1, Son of Government School Teachers, he went on to pursue…

May 14, 2024 by Nitesh Leave a Comment

IIT-JEE Topper: Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy has made his mark in the JEE Advanced 2023 results by securing the top position in the prestigious exam. A 17-year-old boy from Telangana achieved the first position in the IIT entrance exam, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2023. Reddy secured 341 out of 360 marks, or 94.74 percentile, in the JEE Advanced 2023 exam, according to IIT Guwahati, which administered the JEE Advanced exam in 2023. Reddy stated that while he was thrilled to receive the All India Rank 1, he was confident of coming in the top 10.

Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy hails from the Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. His parents, Rajeshwar and Nagalaxmi Reddy, teach mathematics at the government school in Madgul, Rangareddy district, Telangana. He bagged AIR 15 in the JEE Main 2023. He was selected for the INMO First Level Olympiad and was a deserving student from the start. He completed his class 12th from the CBSE Board. He achieved 10/10 in class 10 and a 987/1000 on his tests in class 12. According to his LinkedIn profile, Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy is currently pursuing a BTech in Computer Science.

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Reddy started studying for the JEE Advanced in class 11th. He said that getting an early start improved his comprehension of the basic ideas in mathematics, chemistry, and physics and helped him set the groundwork for the incredibly difficult exam. Reddy’s three main components of IIT-JEE Topper JEE Advanced preparation were practice, self-discipline, and thorough comprehension.

Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy’s key to success in the esteemed JEE Advanced exam is “consistency.” He kept up a rigorous study schedule for over four years, setting aside specific hours for reading and writing. The 17-year-old maths prodigy enjoys science and arithmetic. He credits his family, mentors, and teachers for their unwavering encouragement and support throughout his career. He went after his older brother, who is currently enrolled in BITS Pilani’s final year of BTech.

Reddy strongly believes that comprehending the ideas thoroughly is more crucial than just memorization. Reddy advised aspiring JEE candidates to concentrate on developing a solid conceptual basis across all subject areas. He stated that self-discipline, thorough comprehension, and regular and persistent practice are the secrets to succeeding in any exam.

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