CDS Cut off 2018 – The cut off of CDS is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates have to secure to qualify the exam and become eligible for next round of selection process i.e. Services Selection Board (SSB). As per the notification, candidates have to score minimum percent in each subject in written exam to qualify for the exam. Based on the analysis of previous year CDS 2 cut off, candidates who had scored a minimum of 20% in each subject has been declared qualified and called for an SSB Interview. The CDS cut off marks of written test for IMA, INA and IFA is calculated out of total score of 300 while for OTA (Men & Women) it is calculated out of 200. CDS Cut off 2018 will be released separately for CDS written exam and SSB Interview and candidates have to secure qualifying marks in each stage. The final cut off score of CDS will be based on the combined score of written and SSB test. Based on the final cut off score examination authority will prepare the all India merit list and candidates will called for training in respective academy based on their choice/preference. CDS 2 cut off for written exam will be released in May, 2019.
CDS Cut off 2018 Dates
Events | Dates |
CDS 2 Exam Date 2018 | November 18, 2018 |
CDS 2 Written Exam Result 2018 | December, 2018 |
CDS 2 Cut off 2018 | May, 2019 |
CDS 2 SSB Interview | February/March, 2019 |
CDS 2 Final Cut off | May, 2019 |
Declaration of CDS 2 Final Result 2018 | May, 2019 |
CDS Cut off 2018 – Important Factors
The cut off of CDS exam is based on some factors. The factors that affect the cut off of CDS are given below:
Total number of vacancies
No. of candidates appearing for the exam
Difficulty level of exam
CDS Cut off of Written Exam 2018
The cut off score of CDS written test is the qualifying marks secured by candidates to become eligible for Services Selection Board (SSB) for next round of selection procedure i.e. Personality cum Psychometric tests and Intelligence Interview. The cut off of CDS 2018 for written test will be the aggregate marks scored by last qualified candidates as per their category. As per analysis of CDS last year cut off candidates have to score minimum 20 percent in each subject in written exam to be eligible for CDS 2018. The CDS cut off marks of written test for IMA, INA and IFA is calculated out of total score of 300. The cut off score for OTA (Men & Women) is calculated out of 200. Final cut off of CDS 2 exam will be released in May, 2019.
Previous Years CDS cut off
Candidates can check previous years CDS 1 and 2 cut off score of written test and from the table given below.
CDS cut off 2017 (Written Test)
Academy | CDS 1 (Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates) |
IMA | 125 |
INA | 118 |
AFA | 144 |
OTA (Men) | 82 |
OTA (Women) | 82 |
CDS cut off 2016 (Written Test)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates* | |
IMA | 72 | 105 |
INA | 63 | 90 |
AFA | 123 | 135 |
OTA (Men) | 68 | 72 |
OTA (Women) | 68 | 72 |
CDS cut off 2015 (Written Test)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates* | |
IMA | 102 | 105 (35%) |
INA | 99 | 99 (33%) |
AFA | 129 | 138 (46%) |
OTA (Men) | 86 | 84 (42%) |
OTA (Women) | 86 | 84 (42%) |
CDS cut off 2014 (Written Test)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates* | |
IMA | 99 | 99 marks (i.e. 33%) |
INA | 99 | 93 marks (i.e. 31%) |
IFA | 129 | 129 marks (i.e. 43%) |
OTA (Men) | 78 | 86 marks (i.e. 43%) |
OTA (Women) | 78 | 86 marks (i.e. 43%) |
CDS cut off 2013 (Written Test)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates*
| |
IMA | 102 | 111 marks (i.e. 37%) |
INA | 75 | 111 marks (i.e. 37%) |
IFA | 129 | 135 marks (i.e. 45%) |
OTA (Men) | 72 | 76 marks (i.e. 38%) |
OTA (Women) | 72 | 76 marks (i.e. 38%) |
CDS cut off of Final Selection 2018: The cut off score of final selection is the marks secured by candidates in written as well as Services Selection Board (SSB). The final selection process includes 2 stages. Stage 1 comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and picture perception. Only those candidates who qualify at stage 1 will be admitted to the stage 2 whereas the remaining will have to return. Stage 2 comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference which is conducted for four days. The final selection marks is the marks of last recommended candidate according to the post. After adding the marks of written as well as finial selection marks the all India merit list is prepared for the admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (IFA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). The final cut off of CDS 2018 will be released in May.
CDS Previous Years Final Cut off
CDS cut off 2017 (Final)
Academy | CDS 1 (Marks of Last recommended candidate) |
IMA | 249 |
INA | 241 |
AFA | 268 |
OTA (Men) | 163 |
OTA (Women) | 164 |
CDS cut off 2016 (Final)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Marks of Last recommended candidate | |
IMA | 214 | 227 |
INA | 217 | 225 |
IFA | 249 | 258 |
OTA (Men) | 150 | 157 |
OTA (Women) | 157 | 159 |
CDS cut off 2015 (Final)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Marks of Last recommended candidate | |
IMA | 225 | 227 |
INA | 225 | 227 |
IFA | 264 | 269 |
OTA (Men) | 168 | 16 |
OTA (Women) | 172 | 170 |
CDS Cut off 2014 (Final)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Marks of Last recommended candidate | |
IMA | 224 | 225 |
INA | 224 | 206 |
IFA | 257 | 256 |
OTA (Men) | 268 | 154 |
OTA (Women) | 170 | 152 |
CDS Cut off 2013 (Final)
Academy | CDS 1 | CDS 2 |
| Marks of Last recommended candidate | |
IMA | 225 | 231 |
INA | 206 | 231 |
IFA | 256 | 266 |
OTA (Men) | 154 | 158 |
OTA (Women) | 152 | 160 |
CDS Result 2018
The result of CDS 2 exam will be declared in December. Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in written exam will be called by Service Selection Board (SSB) for psychological aptitude test, intelligence test and interview. Candidates who qualify written test and SSB interview are sent for medical examination after the merit list is prepared by the examination authority based on the total marks secured by candidates.
