CDS Answer Key 2025 by Baalnoi - Download Set Wise PDF Here
An unofficial version of the CDS 2025 answer key will be released by Baalnoi on their website. Candidates who appeared in the exam can download the CDS 2025 answer key by Baalnoi. Using the CDS 2 answer key enables candidates to make a rough estimate of their score in the CDS exam and assess their performance. The Union Public Service Commission will release the official CDS 2025 answer key on their official website, upsc.gov.in after the selection process is over.
This Story also Contains
- CDS Answer Key 2025 by Baalnoi Dates
- CDS Result 2025
- CDS Cut off 2025
- CDS Salary 2025
However, coaching institutes like Baalnoi release unofficial versions of the CDS answer key after the exam. The answer key by Baalnoi was released after reviewing the question paper by candidates and with the help of subject matter experts who solve questions from the CDS question papers.
CDS Answer Key 2025 by Baalnoi Dates
Check the dates of the CDS answer key 2025 from the following tables.
CDS 2 2025 Baalnoi Answer Key Dates
Events | CDS 2 2025 |
CDS 2 2025 Exam | September 14, 2025 |
CDS 2 2025 Answer Key by Baalnoi | To be announced |
CDS 2 2025 Official Answer Key | To be announced |
CDS 1 2025 Baalnoi Answer Key Dates
Events | CDS 1 2025 |
CDS 1 2025 Exam | April 13, 2025 |
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key by Baalnoi | To be announced |
CDS 1 2025 Official Answer Key | To be announced |
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key Subject Wise
Subject | CDS Baalnoi Answer Key |
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key Maths | To be released |
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key English | To be released |
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key GK | To be released |
CDS 2 2025 Answer Key Subject Wise
Subject | CDS Baalnoi Answer Key |
CDS 2 2025 Answer Key Maths | To be released |
CDS 2 2025 Answer Key English | To be released |
CDS 2 2025 Answer Key GS | To be released |
CDS Marking Scheme
As mentioned in the exam pattern of CDS, the marking scheme specifies that there are a total of 340 questions for INA, IMA and AFA of 300 marks while for OTA there are 240 questions of 200 marks and one-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. However, no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions in the CDS exam.
CDS Result 2025
UPSC releases the CDS result 2025 in online mode on the official website. The result of CDS 2 2025 written test is released in PDF format and consists of the academy-wise names of all the shortlisted candidates who are eligible to appear for the SSB. The final merit list is released in PDF format after the SSB and medical examination are over. This list consists of academy-wise roll numbers and names of all candidates who are finally recruited to the vacant positions of CDS.
CDS Cut off 2025
The CDS cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark prescribed by UPSC to qualify for the exam. Aspirants must score equal to or more than the prescribed marks to qualify for each stage of the CDS exam. The CDS marks will be released academy-wise along with the result.
CDS Salary 2025
Aspirants who finally get recruited to the vacant posts of CDS get posted as Lieutenant and get the CDS salary equal to Level 10 which is Rs. 56,100- Rs 177500, the MSP is Rs. 15500. Candidates get allowances also like dearness allowance, flying allowance, dress allowance, transport allowance, and field area allowance.
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CDS Answer key by Baalnoi - Previous Year
From the following tables, candidates can download the previous year of Baalnoi Academy CDS answer keys from the 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 CDS exams.
CDS 2022 Answer key by Baalnoi
CDS 1 2022 Answer Key | |
CDS 2 2022 Answer Key | Download here |
CDS 2021 Answer key
CDS 1 2021 Answer Key | |
CDS 2 2021 Answer Key |
CDS 2020 Answer Key by Baalnoi and other coaching institutes
Coaching Institute | CDS Answer Key 2020 English | CDS Answer Key 2020 English G K | CDS Answer Key 2020 Mathematics |
Major Kalshi | |||
SSB Crack | |||
Careers360 | To be notifie |
UPSC CDS Answer Key by Baalnoi/Major Kalshi 2019
Subject | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | |
To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | |
To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
CDS 1 Answer key 2018 by Major Kalshi
CDS 2 English | CDS 2 General Knowledge | CDS 2 Elementary Mathematics |
Download here |
CDS 1 Answer key by Baalnoi 2018
CDS 1 SET A | CDS 1 SET B | CDS 1 SET C | CDS 1 SET D |
How to Download CDS Answer Key 2025 by Baalnoi?
Step 1: Click on the direct link of the CDS 2025 Baalnoi Answer Key. (The link will be made available upon release)
Step 2: A new PDF will open from where aspirants can check the CDS answer key
Step 3: Match the answer to the question paper based on your attempts
Step 4: Calculate your score using the CDS marks calculation method shared here.
How CDS marks are Calculated?
Score = 1 x Number of right answers – 0.33 x Number of wrong answers |
Benefits of CDS Answer key 2025 by Baalnoi
It helps aspirants know about all the correct answers from the CDS exam.
Candidates can know their probable scores based on the number of correct and incorrect responses they have made in the exam.
The answer key of CDS by Baalnoi will also help them know their performance.
They can also compare their probable score with the expected CDS cutoff to know the chances of their selection. Check the CDS Selection Process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will the official CDS answer key be released?
A:
The official CDS answer key is released after the announcement of the result/ when the complete recruitment process is over.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the CDS exam?
A:
Yes, it is, one-third of the marks is deducted for every incorrect answer marked by candidates.
Q: What is the lowest cut-off for CDS exam?
A:
The cut-off marks for the CDS exam 2025 are declared by the UPSC after the selection process.
Q: How many marks is a correct answer for in CDS?
A:
A correct answer in the CDS exam 2025 is for 1 mark for English, GK and Mathematics.
Q: How can I download the CDS answer key 2025?
A:
To download the CDS answer key, aspirants can follow the steps mentioned in the article.
Q: What is the frequency of the CDS exam?
A:
The CDS exam is conducted twice a year by UPSC.
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Dear Candidate,
You are eligible for CDS 2026, but for IMA, INA and AFA post, you must be born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008.
For OTA ( male and female ), all 2003 born candidates are eligible.
Hi dear candidate,
The age limit for various roles in CDS are:
1) IMA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.
2) INA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.
3) OTA: 19 TO 25 years of age, 10 to 11 attempts.
This is all considering your DOB as of 26 Oct, 2005 as you are 19 years old in Aug 2025.
Know more at:
CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 2 Complete Exam Schedule
CDS Selection Process 2025 - Written Exam, SSB Interview, DV, Pay Scale
BEST OF LUCK
Yes, you will be eligible for CDS-1 2027 under OTA (SSC Women – Non-Technical Course). The age limit for OTA is 19–25 years (you must be born between 2nd Jan 2001 and 1st Jan 2007). Since your date of birth is 4 July 2002, you will be 24 years old at that time, so you fall within the required age range.
But you will not be eligible for IMA, INA or AFA, because their upper age limit is 24 years, and by 2027 you will cross that limit.
As per the CDS OTA eligibility criteria, for female candidates applying to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), the age limit is 19 to 25 years (unmarried females only).
Since your date of birth is 16th June 2005, you will turn:
21 years old in June 2026,
25 years old in June 2030.
CDS exam is conducted twice every year, so you’ll be eligible from the year you complete graduation (2026) till you turn 25 in 2030.
Your eligible attempts:
CDS 2 2026
CDS 1 2027
CDS 2 2027
CDS 1 2028
CDS 2 2028
CDS 1 2029
CDS 2 2029
CDS 1 2030 (maybe last)
So, you will have around 7 to 8 attempts to appear for CDS OTA before you cross the maximum age limit.
Hello ,
If your goal is to appear for CDS Exam, then here’s what you need to know:
- For IMA, INA, and AFA: A regular full-time degree from a recognized university is required. So, regular B.Tech is perfectly valid.
- For OTA : Any recognized Bachelor’s degree (even BCA) is acceptable. But since you mentioned Online BCA, note that CDS does not accept distance/online degrees unless UGC-DEB approved and equivalent to a regular course.
So, a regular B.Tech is a safer and more accepted option for all CDS branches. Online BCA may work only if it's recognized, but always double-check the latest UPSC CDS eligibility rules before applying.
Best wishes !
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