CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil
CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil - Combined Defence Services exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice every year. UPSC also released the official answer key for the CDS exam after the declaration of the CDS result. Some prominent coaching institutes release the unofficial answer key of CDS exam on the same day of the exam. CDS answer key 2021 by NeoStencil is considered to be one of the best unofficial answer keys for the CDS exam. CDS 2021 answer key released by NeoStencil is for all the CDS exam question papers. This unofficial answer key for the CDS exam helps the candidates to get a rough idea of their performance in the CDS 2021 exam. CDS 1 2021 answer key by NeoStencil will be released on February 7, 2021. To know more about the CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil read the article below.

CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil - Important Dates
To know about the important dates of the CDS 2021 exam dates and CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil candidates can check the table below.
Important Dates of CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil
Events | Dates |
CDS 2021 exam | February 7, 2021 |
Unofficial CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil | February 7, 2021 |
Official CDS answer key 2021 | To be announced |
CDS 2021 result | To be announced |
CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil - Written Exam
CDS exam has two stages - written exam and SSB interview. The CDS written exam has three to two papers depending on the course candidate has applied for. The three CDS 2021 question papers are of subjects like English, general knowledge and elementary mathematics. The NeoStencil answer key is released for all the three papers separately. Candidates need to qualify the CDS 2021 written examination to be eligible for the SSB interview round. The Commission releases the official answer key for the CDS written exam after the declaration of the final result.
How to Download CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil?
The CDS answer key 2021 by NeoStencil can be downloaded from the NeoStencil website. Follow the below-mentioned steps to download the answer key of CDS by NeoStencil.
Visit the NeoStencil official website - www.neostencil.com
Search for the CDS answer key 2021 by NeoStencil link
Click on the CDS 2021 answer key link
The pdf file of the written exam answer key will be opened on the screen
Check the CDS question paper set and match the answer key accordingly
Download the CDS answer key by NeoStencil for future reference
CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil - Score Calculation & Marking Scheme
With the help of the Neo Stencil CDS answer key 2021, candidates can calculate their approx score and get an idea of how they performed in the CDS 2021 exam. To calculate the Combined Defence Services exam score applicants use the below-mentioned formula.
Total score = Number of correct answers x Marks awarded – Number of incorrect answers x Marks deducted
Marking Scheme for CDS 2021
Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Marks of incorrect answer |
English | 2 hrs | 100 | -⅓ of the marks allotted to the question |
General Knowledge | 2 hrs | 100 | |
Maths | 2 hrs | 100 |
CDS Answer Key 2021 - Official
Official CDS 2021 answer key will be released after the declaration of the final CDS result 2021. The official CDS answer key is released on the UPSC official website - www.upsc.gov.in.
CDS Cut off 2021
UPSC releases the Combined Defence Services cutoff for all the stages of the exam after the final result declaration. The final CDS cutoff 2021 will be released after the SSB interview round. But some of the eminent coaching institutes like NeoStencil also release the expected CDS cut off right after the CDS exam by CDS 2021 exam analysis. Candidates qualifying the CDS written exam cutoff will be eligible to appear for the SSB interview.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CDS Answer Key 2021 by NeoStencil
Question: Does UPSC release the answer key for CDS exam?
Answer:
Yes, the answer key is released for the CDS exam.
Question: Is there -ve marking in the CDS written exam?
Answer:
Yes, -⅓ marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Question: How many courses is the CDS exam held for?
Answer:
CDS exam is held for two courses i.e OTA and IMA/ INA/ IFA.
Question: Where can I download the CDS official answer key from?
Answer:
Candidates can download the CDS answer key from the UPSC website - www.upsc.gov.in.
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Questions related to CDS
My DOB is June 23 1998 I am I eligible for CDS 2021?
Hello Dear,
Yes, The candidate born between 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 . So you will are eligible according to this years' eligibility criteria. CDS Notification is published by Union Public Service Commission. CDS follows a three-stage recruitment process it consists of:
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
Follow the link below for more information:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
Good Luck
my dob is April 2004 ,am I eligible for cds paper 2in 2022
Hello,
As per as your Date Of Birth, you will be 18 years of old by April 2022, which does not fulfill the required CDS Eligibility Criteria 2022 as per Age Limit which is 19 - 25 years of old( unmarried).
Candidates should be graduates and between the age group of 19 to 25 years. CDS eligiblity criteria 2021 is based on age limit, educational qualification, nationality and more.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
Can 1st year BCA student apply for CDS OTA ?
Hi
I am extremely sorry to tell you dear but you are not eligible for CDS OTA if you are in the first year of BCA
This is because,
To be eligible for CDS OTA you should have completed your graduation course, also students who are in the final year of their degree examination are eligible
but you are still in the first year of your BCA ,thus you are not eligible. You can apply for CDS OTA either after the completion of your bca or in the final year of your BCA.
For your reference CDS eligibility criteria is provided below:-
*Nationality :-
-)you should be indian/nepali/bhutani
-) or you should be a tibetan refugee who came here before January, 1962 in india to settle permanently .
-)or you should be of indian origin migrated from following countries to settle here in India permanently :-
-> Burma,
->Pakistan,
->Sri Lanka & East African Countries
The age limit and marital status for different CDS courses is provided below:-
*Indian Military Academy :- you should be between 19 to 24 years and unmarried
*Indian Naval Academy :- you should be between 19 to 24 years and unmarried
*Air Force Academy :- you should be between 20 to 24 years and unmarried
*Officers' Training Academy (Men) :- you should be between 19 to 25 years and can be either unmarried or Married
*Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) :- you should be between 19 to 25 years and unmarried or widow or a Divorcee
Educational qualifications required for CDS is provided below:-
*Indian Military Academy :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible.
*Indian Naval Academy :- Must have bachelor's degree in engineering or should be in final year of your engineering.
*Air Force Academy :- You should have bachelor's degree in engineering or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with physics and mathematics in your 10+2 level . Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible
* OTA (Men) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of bachelor's degree are also eligible.
* OTA (Women - Non-Technical) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible
For detailed information you can visit our page the link for the same is provided below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ cds -eligibility-criteria
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you
i have a 60.62% marks in 12th science so....can i apply for cds and afcat examination.. .
Hello,
You need to hold a graduation degree in order to apply for both of the CDS and AFCAT exam. Your class 12th marks won't pose any hindrance.
The education qualification needed for CDS are:
-
For I.M.A. and OTA, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a university or equivalent degree from institutions that have been recognized by the Central/State Government.
-
For INA candidate needs to have a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/institution.
-
Also, to apply to Air Force Academy, the candidates need a degree from a recognized university( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2) or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Also, apart from educational eligibility criteria, you also need to fulfill the other criteria to be eligible. Check the link below for more information regarding this
CDS: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
AFCAT: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat
Good luck!
BSc(cbz) is ok to Join AFA in CDS ? PLEASE ANSWER
Hello,
I am not very sure of BSc(CBZ) acceptance for CDS.
But I can provide you these links to check out:
https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
http://careerairforce.nic.in/
These are the official sites of the Indian Airforce. You can check the career options from these sites.
Through these links, you can also check out which branch (flying or technical or non technical) you are eligible.
Also, please note that, CDS is not the only entrance for AFA. You have options like AFCAT and NCC Special Entry also. You can check these also through the links provided.