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MBOSE SSLC HSSLC Arts Result 2024 (Out): Check Here mbose.in

MBOSE SSLC HSSLC Arts Result 2024: Students who took the board exam can visit the official websites, megresults.nic.in or mbose.in, to get their scorecards.

Meghalaya Board Arts Result 10th, 12th 2024: On May 24, the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) announced the results for Classes 10 and 12 (Arts stream). Students who took the board exams can view their scorecards on the official websites, megresults.nic.in or mbose.in.

Candidates can view their individual scores on the official websites, mbose.in or megresults.nic.in, by clicking on the link labelled “MBOSE Examination SSLC and HSSLC Results 2024,” entering their roll number and clicking the submit button.

Once candidates receive their marksheet, they are requested to carefully check their details such as student name, school name, school code, date of birth, marks obtained in each subject, and cumulative score along with grades. Students should report to the designated office if any error is found.

Also Read Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 3 Schedule is available at kseab.karnataka.gov.in; tests are scheduled for June 24.

A total of 51,280 students took the MBOSE exam for the SSLC exam 2023 last year, and 26,629 of them passed, earning a 51.93 passing rate overall. Boys were able to exceed girls in the general category on the previous year’s board test, receiving a pass percentage of 70.39 as opposed to 68.86 for girls.

On May 26, 2023, the results for the HSSLC Arts stream were released in accordance with trends, following the results of the science, commerce, and vocational streams.

Candidates are advised to visit their respective schools a few days after the result 2024 declaration, to collect their original class 10 mark sheets.  In the 2023 board exams, Samridhya Das of Sherwood School, Tura received the rank 1 by securing 572 marks out of 600.

The SSLC exam was held last year from March 3 to March 17, 2023, with a schedule that included 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The results were released on May 26, 2024.

Girls outperformed boys in class 12 last year, according to data published on the official website. Girls in the regular category passed with a pass rate of 88.40 percent, while boys passed with a pass percentage of 81.55 percent. The passing rate for female students in the non-regular category was 39.09, while the proportion for male students in the same category was 31.67%.

In the 2023 HSSLC Arts exam, a total of 25,898 students applied; of these, 25,437 appeared and 20,425 students were able to pass. Eastern West Khasi Hills was the district with the highest pass percentage, at 91.64 percent, while South Garo Hills was the district with the lowest pass percentage, at 49.23 percent.

Maharashtra Board HSC 12th Result 2024 Date, Time Confirmed: Check results on May 21 at 1 pm

Maharashtra Board 12th Result Date and Time: Once released, students will be able to check their scorecards at the official website – mahahsscboard.in

Date and Time of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) Class 12 Board Results: On May 21 at 1 PM, the MSBSHSE will release the results for the Class 12 board. Students enrolled in the Maharashtra Board HSC programme will be able to view their scorecards on the official website, mahresult.nic.in, once they are issued.

The MSBSHSE Class 12 exams were held between February 21 and March 19, 2024 in the offline mode. Candidates have to enter correct registration number or roll number and password to check the scorecard.

Also Read RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live Updates: BSER Rajasthan Board Class 12 Results Link After Press Conference.

MSBSHSE Class 12 Result 2024: Date and Time

As per the official announcement, MSBSHSE will announce the Class 12 intermediate result on May 21 at 1 pm. As soon as the result is declared, students will be able to access it from the official website – mahahsscboard.in and mahresult.nic.in

Last year, the board declared the Maharashtra HSC result 2023 on May 25 at 2 pm. for the exams which were conducted between February 21 to March 20, 2023.

As per the data shared by MSBSHSE, a total of 15,13,909 candidates have registered for the HSC examination in the state this year. It includes 8,21,450 boys and 6,92,424 girls. With 7,60,046 students, the science stream has the highest number of candidates registered for the HSC exam, this is followed by 3,81,982 students in the Arts stream and 3,29,905 candidates in the Commerce stream. In the Maharashtra HSC exams last year, Konkan district recorded the highest pass percentage with 96.01 per cent students passing from that region alone.

The class 12 examination was conducted at 3,320 centres where 1.80 lakh people were engaged to conduct the examination.

Students will be required to get a minimum of 33 per cent marks in each subject and in aggregate in the Maharashtra board HSC exam 2024 to be declared pass.

JEE Advanced 2024: Key Chapters by Subject for Last Week.

JEE Advanced 2024: With the exam set on May 26, students are already well into their study sessions for JEE Advanced. As the exam provides entry to the nation’s most sought-after IIT institutes, candidates should strengthen their preparation with a solid plan.

In order to assist students in streamlining their study methods during the final week, the article concentrates on subject-by-subject preparation for the forthcoming exam.

Also Read RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live Updates: BSER Rajasthan Board Class 12 Results Link After Press Conference.

Physics

As the exam is just a few days away, students should concentrate on chapters that carry a lot of weight. Work power energy, Current Electricity, Laws of Thermodynamics, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Magnetic Effects of Current, and Electrostatics are all very important from the standpoint of JEE Advanced 2024.

It is strongly advised that applicants review the key ideas on the subjects. Reviewing difficulties that have already been resolved can help to reinforce understanding rather than creating new ones. This method helps with concept reinforcement as well as error detection and correction, which is an important part of exam preparation. Furthermore, students may benefit from memorization of important formulas and derivations during the exam.

Chemistry

In Chemistry, Chemical bonding and molecular structure, General organic chemistry, Electrochemistry, Carbonyl Compounds — aldehydes and Ketones, and Atomic structure are important topics that are more likely to be asked in exams.

When studying Chemistry, one should be well-versed in the important reactions and the various organic chemistry mechanisms. Considering that chemical bonding and periodic tables form the basis for various concepts, during preparation, students should focus on getting a good grasp of the fundamentals to amplify their performance in the section.

Mathematics

To score well in Mathematics, prioritise Continuity and Differentiation, Definite integration, Circle, Probability, and Differential Equations. Students should solve as many mock tests as possible and time themselves to increase their speed and accuracy while solving the problems. Going back to the notes maintained over the year can be very helpful in keeping the important formulas at the tip of the finger.

While the subject-wise strategy is essential, it’s equally important to cover the entire syllabus and not solely focus on high-weightage chapters. Regularly solving mock tests can familiarize students with the paper pattern and enhance their application of concepts.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live Updates: BSER Rajasthan Board Class 12 Results Link After Press Conference.

Live updates for the Rajasthan RBSE 12th Result 2024: The link to the BSER class 12 results will be accessible at education and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in following the announcement of the Rajasthan 12th Arts and Science results.

Live 2024 Rajasthan Board RBSE 12th Result: The class 12 results will be revealed at a news conference held by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) today, May 20, at 12:15 p.m. The streams of science, commerce, and the arts will all get their results announced. The class 12 result link will be accessible at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in following the announcement of the results.

In the Commerce Stream the previous year, the pass percentage for girls was 98.01 percent, and the pass percentage for boys was 95.85 percent. Girls passed the Science stream with a pass percentage of 97.39 percent, compared to 94.72 percent for boys.

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan State Open School (RSOS) presented over 200 female students in February who qualified their Class 10 examinations as part of Project Pragati in a joint event together with Educate Girls.

Also Read JEE Advanced Marks vs Ranks 2024: Check Category Wise Qualifying Marks, Previous Year Marks v/s Rank.

RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live Updates: Once the results are declared, the class 12 result link will be available at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, and at education.indianexpress.com.

Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live: List of websites to download marksheets

  • rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
  • rajresults.nic.in
  • education.indianexpress.com

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: Result last year

  • Arts: 92.35 per cent
  • Science: 95.65 per cent
  • Commerce: 96.60 per cent

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: Result dates last year

In 2023, Rajasthan board declared the RBSE 12th result arts on May 25. The pass percentage for the RBSE Class 12 Arts was 92.35. However, the Science and Commerce streams were announced on May 18. The overall pass percentage for the Science stream was recorded at 95.65 percent while that for Commerce was 96.60 per cent.

Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live: Original mark sheets from schools

Students will have to collect the RBSE Class 12 original mark sheets from school authorities later. The marksheet will mention the personal details of students along with their marks scored in different subjects and a cumulative score. The details mentioned are exam name, roll number, subjects, school name, subject-wise marks, grades, total marks, percentage secured, qualifying status and overall grade obtained by the candidate.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: How to check Rajasthan board Class 12 result?

  • Step 1: Visit the official website i.e. rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
  • Step 2: On the homepage, click on Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2023 link
  • Step 3: Enter the login credentials
  • Step 4: The BSER Class 12 results will be displayed on the screen
  • Step 5: Check and download the scorecard
  • Step 6: Save it for future references

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Commerce Live: What after Rajasthan board Commerce results?

Students who qualify Class 12 Rajasthan board Commerce exam today can enroll in undergraduate programmes including BCom, BBA and other UG courses.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Arts Live: When was result declared in 2022?

In 2022, the RBSE Arts result was declared on June 6 and the exams were held from March 24 to April 26. The pass percentage among the girls was 97.21 per cent which was slightly better than the boys who secured a pass percentage of 95.44 per cent.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: What are the official websites to check Rajasthan board Class 12 result?

  • rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
  • education.indianexpress.com

Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live: Will the board announce the Class 12 results for all streams?

The RBSE Class 12 results will be announced for all the streams today. The rajresults.nic.in, rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in and education.indianexpress.com will make the result links live.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: Will there be a press conference to declare RBSE result 2024 Class 12?

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will announce the RBSE exam results in a press conference at 12:15 pm for Science, Commerce and Arts stream. After that, the scorecards will be available at the official RBSE official website — rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.

Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live: Over 8 lakh students await result

As many as 8,66,270 students await Class 12 RBSE 2024 results. The Rajasthan board Class 12 results will be announced at 12:15 pm today.

Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live: How to check results at indianexpress.com?

  • Step 1: Go to the official website – education.indianexpress.com
  • Step 2: Register with the contact number and email id
  • Step 3: Click on the designated board exam result link
  • Step 4: On the next window, select board
  • Step 5: Insert roll number and registration number
  • Step 6: Your RBSE Class 12 result 2024 for science, arts and commerce, when announced, will be delivered to the contact number and mail id

Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024 Live: Performance gender-wise in the past years

In 2023, the pass percentage among the girls were 91.3 per cent while, among the boys, it was 89.78 per cent

In 2022, 84.38 per cent of the girl students passed while 81.62 per cent boys passed.

In 2021, the pass percentage of girls stood at 99.62 per cent while boys secured 99.51 per cent.

In 2020, girls outperformed boys with 81.41 per cent pass percentage, the pass percentage of boys stood at 78.99 per cent.

In 2019, girls secured a pass percentage of 80.35 per cent while boys secured 79.45 per cent pass percentage

In 2018, 79.95 per cent girls and 79.79 per cent boys successfully cleared the exam.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: Can Class 12 results be checked via SMS?

Till last year, students had the option of checking their Rajasthan board Class 12 results via SMS by following these steps:-

  • Step 1: Type RESULT<space>RAJ12<space>roll number 
  • Step 2: Send it to 56263

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Science Live: How was BSER Class 12 science result last year?

The over all pass percentage for the Rajasthan board Class 12 science stream was 95.65 per cent. The pass percentage of BSER science stream female candidates stood at 97.39 per cent while 94.72 per cent male students cleared the RBSE Class 12 exams last year. 

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Arts Live: Will arts result as well be declared today?

Yes. The BSER board Rajasthan will also declare the RBSE Arts results for the 2024 board exams in addition to the science and commerce Class 12 results.

RBSE 12th Result 2024 Live: Official website to check BSER result

The Rajasthan board Class 12 result will be made available at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, and at education. The board will announce the Class 12 science, arts and commerce results today.

Live updates for the RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2024: Students must receive at least 33 percent of the possible points, or a grade D, overall in each subject in order to pass the secondary or class 10 and 12 exams. Divisional Commissioner and Board Administrator Shri Mahesh Chandra Sharma will make the results public, according to Board Secretary Kailash Chandra Sharma.

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

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.

ParametersDetails
Mode of examOffline
Number of sectionsIndian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA)-ThreeOfficers’ Training Academy (OTA)-Two
Total marks of the testIMA, INA, and AFA-300OTA-200
Nature of questionsObjective type
Language of question paperHindi and English
Duration of the testTwo 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 Marks300 marks
Time Duration6 hours
Type of examObjective 
Medium of ExamBilingual (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
SubjectDuration (In hours)Maximum Marks
English100
General Knowledge100
Elementary Mathematics100
OTA
SubjectDuration (In hours)Maximum Marks
English100
General Knowledge100

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 marks100100100
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. 

EnglishNo. of Questions
Cloze Test10
Preposition & Determinants10
Completion of Sentence10
Antonyms10
Part of Speech10
Spotting Error10
Ordering of Word in a Sentence10
Fill in the Blanks10
Synonyms10
Idioms & Phrases10
Ordering of Sentences10
Total120

Elementary Maths

The distribution of questions in this subject is given below.

TopicNo. of Questions
Mensuration14
Geometry20
Algebra7
Number system20
Trigonometry14
Average/Statistics4
Time and Work3
Speed & Distance6
Simple Interest and Compound Interest5
Percentage2
Clock2
Profit and Loss1
Mixture and allegation1
Set Theory1
Total100

General Awareness

The distribution of questions in GK paper is given below.

SubjectsNo. Of Questions
Geography16
History24
Economy11
Polity17
Physics11
Chemistry17
Biology7
Current Affairs18
Static/Misc.2
Total120

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 BooksSubjectAuthor/Publications
Objective General EnglishEnglishS.P Bakshi (Arihant Publications)
Manorama Year BookGeneral AwarenessPhilip Mathew
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam Quantitative AptitudeR.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.

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

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 nameCombined Defence Services Examination
Conducting instituteUnion Public Service Commission
Exam LevelNational
CDS syllabusMaths, English and General Ability Test (GAT)
CDS patternThe written exam conducted in pen-and-paper mode
No. of test citiesMore than 70
Exam frequencyTwice a year
Exam feesINR 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 purposeAdmission 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 2024CDS 1 Written ExamCDS 1 Final Cutoff 
CDS Cut off AFA135-142260-270
CDS Cut off IMA110-125245-255
CDS Cut off INA108-115230-244
CDS Cut off OTA (female)90-95158-165
CDS Cut off OTA (male)90-94160-170

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 EventsCDS 1 2024 Dates
CDS 1 2024 notificationDecember 20, 2023
CDS 1 2024 application form December 20, 2023
The last date to apply for the CDS 2024 application formJanuary 9, 2024
CDS 1 application form correction facility10-Jan-2024 to 16-Jan-2024
CDS 1 2024 application withdrawal datesWithdrawal Not Allowed 
CDS exam date 2024April 21, 2024

UPSC CDS 2 2024 Exam Date

UPSC CDS 2 2024 EventsCDS 2 2024 Dates
CDS 2 notification 2024 release dateMay 15, 2024
CDS 2 application form 2024 dateMay 15, 2024
The last date to apply for the CDS 2 application formJune 04, 2024
CDS 2 application form correction facility dateTo be notified
CDS 2 application withdrawal datesWithdrawal Not Allowed
CDS 2 admit card dateTo be notified
CDS 2 exam date 2024September 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/Age18 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:

ParametersDetails
Mode of examOffline
Number of sectionsIndian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA)-ThreeOfficers’ Training Academy (OTA)-Two
Total marks of the testIMA, INA, and AFA-300OTA-200
Nature of questionsObjective type
Language of question paperHindi and English
Duration of the testTwo 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

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 marks100100100
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:

RanksTime Duration
LieutenantAfter completing training
Captain2 years of Commissioned Service
Major6 years of Commissioned Service
Lieutenant Colonel13 years of Commissioned Service
Colonel (TS)26 years of Commissioned Service
Colonel15 years of Commissioned Service
Brigadier23 years of Commissioned Service
Major General25 years of Commissioned Service
Lieutenant General28 years of Commissioned Service
GeneralNo 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 – AFATime Duration
Flying OfficerOn Commission
Flight Lieutenant2 Years of commissioned service
Squadron Leader6 years of commissioned service
Wing Commander13 years of commissioned service
Group Captain26 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:

StateExamination Centre
TripuraAgartala
GujaratAhmedabad
MizoramAizawl
Uttar PradeshAllahabad
KarnatakaBengaluru
Uttar PradeshBareilly
Madhya PradeshBhopal
PunjabChandigarh
Tamil NaduChennai
Tamil NaduCuttack
UttarakhandDehradun
DelhiDelhi
KarnatakaDharwad
AssamDispur
SikkimGangtok
Andhra PradeshHyderabad
ManipurImphal
Arunachal PradeshItanagar
RajasthanJaipur
Jammu and KashmirJammu
AssamJorhat
KeralaKochi
NagalandKohima
West BengalKolkata
Uttar PradeshLucknow
Tamil NaduMadurai
MaharashtraMumbai
MaharashtraNagpur
GoaPanaji
BiharPatna
Andaman and NicobarPort Blair
ChhattisgarhRaipur
JharkhandRanchi
OdishaSambalpur
MeghalayaShillong
Himachal PradeshShimla
Jammu and KashmirSrinagar
KeralaThiruvananthapuram
Arunachal PradeshTirupati
RajasthanUdaipur
Arunachal PradeshVisakhapatnam

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:

CriteriaCDSAFCATNDA
Full FormCombined Defense ServicesAir Force Common Admission TestNational Defense Academy
Conducting AuthorityUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)Indian Air ForceUPSC (Written Exam) and Services Selection Board (SSB) for Interviews
LevelGraduate LevelGraduate Level10+2 (12th Grade) Level
BranchesArmy, Navy, Air ForceIndian Air ForceArmy, Navy, Air Force
Age Limit19-25 years20-26 years16.5-19.5 years (10+2 level)
EligibilityGraduation in any disciplineGraduation in any discipline10+2 (12th Grade) pass
Exam PatternWritten Exam (English, GK, Maths) + SSB InterviewWritten Exam (Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK) + EKT (for technical branches) + SSB InterviewWritten Exam (Maths, General Ability) + SSB Interview
Selection ProcessWritten Exam, SSB Interview, and Medical ExaminationWritten Exam, EKT (for technical branches), SSB Interview, and Medical ExaminationWritten Exam, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination
Training AcademyIndian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)Air Force Academy (AFA)National Defense Academy (NDA)
Commission OfferedPermanent Commission (PC) for men and Short Service Commission (SSC) for womenShort Service Commission (SSC)Permanent Commission (PC)

CDS 2 202

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:

PaperExam Timings 
English 9.00 am to 11.00 am
GK 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm
Elementary Mathematics3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

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

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.

AcademyState/City
Indian Military Academy Dehradun
Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala
Air Force AcademyHyderabad
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.

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
15 May ’24CDS 2 Notification
15 May ’24 – 04 Jun ’24CDS 2 ApplicationONGOING
01 Sep ’24CDS 2 Exam
DatesPast Exam Dates
09 May ’24CDS 1 Result
12 Apr ’24 – 21 Apr ’24CDS 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:

InstitutionNumber 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
Total457

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.

ParametersDetails
Name of examCombined Defence Services Examination
Conducted  byUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC) 
Exam LevelNational
Exam frequencyTwice a year (April and September)
Exam modeOffline
Exam stagesWritten exam and SSB Interview
Exam feesINR 200 for General and OBC male candidatesFemale, SC, and ST candidates are exempted from fee payment
Exam timingThe time allotted to each paper such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics is two hours
Language of question paperEnglish and Hindi
No of questionsElementary Maths: 100General English: 120General Knowledge: 120
No.of papersIndian 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 PatternWritten ExamIMA, INA and AFA: 300OTA: 200SSB InterviewIMA, INA and AFA: 300OTA: 200
Marking schemeOne mark for the correct answerOne-third mark is deducted for wrong answers
CDS Result 2024To be Released in May 2024
Exam purposeTo 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 citiesMore than 70
Official websiteupsc.gov.in
Contact number011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 

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_Recruitment_Process_Infograph

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.

SubjectsTopics
EnglishAntonyms, Sentence improvement, Comprehension, Synonyms, Spotting Errors, etc.
General KnowledgeEconomics, Current Awareness, Defence, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Elementary MathsArithmetic, 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

BooksAuthor
General AwarenessManohar Panday (Arihant Publications)
Manorama YearbookPhilip Mathew
Pratiyogita Darpan (Magazines)Pratiyogita Darpan Editorial Team
NewspapersHindu, The Indian Express, The Economic Times

CDS Books for English

BooksAuthor
Objective General EnglishS P Bakshi (Arihant Publications)
High School English Grammar & CompositionWren and Martin
Word Power Made EasyNorman Lewis

CDS Books for Maths

BooksAuthor
Mathematics for C.D.S.R S Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsR 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 NameQuestion Paper PDF
Elementary MathematicsClick_Here
EnglishClick_Here
General KnowledgeClick_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
AgartalaRanchi
GhaziabadBengaluru
PanajiJaipur
AgraSambalpur
GorakhpurBareilly
PatnaJammu
AjmerShillong
GurgaonBhopal
Port BlairJodhpur
AhmedabadShimla
GwaliorSiligudi
PrayagrajDehradun
AizawlBilaspur
HyderabadJorhat
PuducherryKozhikode
AligarhCuttack
ImphalThane
PuneKolkata
AlmoraThiruvananthapuram
IndoreCoimbatore
RaipurSrinagar
AnantapurKohima
ItanagarChennai
RajkotSrinagar
AurangabadKochi
JabalpurChandigarh
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:

AcademyWritten ExamFinal Exam
IMA (Indian Military Academy)120 – 130245 – 255
INA (Indian Naval Academy)105 – 120233 – 245
AFA (Air Force Academy)145 – 150268 – 270
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men73 – 85162 – 170
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women74 – 85164 – 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:

SubjectsCDS Previous Year Paper
CDS Maths Question PaperDownload Here
CDS English Question PaperDownload Here
CDS GK Question PaperDownload 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

SubjectsCDS 1 Previous Year Paper 2021
CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2021Download Here
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CDS 2 Question Paper 2021

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

Karnataka SSLC Result 2024: Declared for Class 10th: Check Details.

KSEAB Karnataka SSLC Results in 2024: Class 10th board exam-I results in 2024 have been declared, candidates can check the exam results at karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

Karnataka SSLC Result 2024: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the class 10th board exam-I results 2024. The candidates who appeared for the examination can download their results through the official websites, i.e., karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

The total pass percentage is 73.40. The girls have outperformed boys again leading with a pass percentage of 81.11, which is considerably higher than boys’ 65.90 percent. The year 2024 saw a total of 859967 students appear for KSEAB SSLC exams, out of which 631204 candidates were declared successful.

The Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams were conducted from March 25 to April 6.

Students can check their results through the official website, i.e., http://kseab.karnataka.gov.in and https://karresults.nic.in. The board has even sent the results to the registered mobile number through SMS, and the same will be displayed in schools today.

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Class 10 pass percentage dips by 10.49%

Karnataka SSLC Result 2024: This academic year showed a dip of 10.49 percent in the number of students who passed the exams, as the pass percentage was 73.40 percent, while last year, the percentage was 83.89 percent, the lowest since 2020-21.

Anika Bosappa Konnur topped in KSEAB results 2024

Ankita Basappa Konnur topped in the KSEAB class 10 exam-I board results 2024. She studied in Morarji Desai Residential School, Mudhol, Bagalakote district, and emerged as a topper with 625/625 marks.

After Ankita Bosappa Konnur, seven students ranked second as all scored equal marks, i.e., 624/625.

Which district topped in the state?

The district Udupi topped the state with a 94 percent pass percentage, which was in the 14th position last year. This is the Dakshin Kannada, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Uttar Kannada districts.

How to download Karnataka SSLC results 2024?

Here are the simple steps to download SSLC results 2024:

  • First visit the official website, i.e., karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
  • On the homepage, click on the class 10th results 2024 link.
  • Enter your login credentials and submit.
  • Check and download your KSEAB results for 2024.
  • You can also take a printout for future reference.

GSSSB Exam Postponed: Gujarat Secondary Clerk Exams including Junior Clerk Postponed.

GSSSB Exam Date Postponed: The Gujarat Gaun Seva Selection Board has postponed six days of various exams of Group A and Group B of Class 3. New dates will be announced soon.

Exam for GSSSB Postponed, The Gujarat Gaun Seva Selection Board has postponed exams, including the Junior Clerk exam. The GSSSB has notified candidates through the release of a notification. On the one hand, the Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board has postponed the examinations for different cadres indefinitely, alleging administrative issues, while the Lok Sabha elections are ongoing. The exam’s revised dates will be released soon.

Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board’s Official Notification
Class-3 (Group-A & Group-B) First Stage Combined Competitive Examination 1-4 – Started from 2024 – Gujarat Secondary Services Selection Board, Gujarat Secondary Services Selection Board, Gandhinagar Advertisement No. 212/202324.

Date of the board-organized Sadarhu examination program. All shift exams scheduled for April 20, 21, 27, and 28 and May 4, 2024, have been postponed indefinitely for administrative reasons. Dt. There has been no modification to the exam schedule for May 8, 2024.

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A total of 5554 posts have been released by the Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board

Gujarat Gaun Seva Selection Board Gandhinagar recently invited applications from the candidates for direct recruitment of a total of 5554 posts under Class 3 Group A and Group B combined competitive examination.

Gujarat Public Service Commission has changed the date of this exam

As per the recently published notification, the dates of the preliminary examination conducted by the Gujarat Public Service Commission have been changed given the Union Locus Seva Commission (UPSC) civil service preliminary examination. In which the examination of Drug Inspector Class 2 and Deputy Land Survey Officer Class to be held on 16 June 2024 will now be held on 21 July 2024.