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CDS 2 Exam Cut off 2024 - Check Expected & Previous year Cutoff Marks

CDS 2 Exam Cut off 2024 - Check Expected & Previous year Cutoff Marks

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 15, 2024 02:16 PM IST | #CDS

Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 2 cut off 2024 on the official website. The CDS 2 2024 cut off pdf will also be made available for download at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CDS cut off is the minimum score a candidate should obtain in the CDS exam to be able to advance to the next round of recruitment, the SSB interview.

The CDS cut off will be determined based on a number of factors like the candidates performance in the written exam, the difficulty level of the exam and SSB interview. After the SSB Interview, a merit list will be prepared, and the CDS 2024 result will be made available to candidates on the UPSC website.

CDS 2024 Expected Cut-Off

CDS levels

CDS 1 2024 Expected cutoff

CDS 2 2024 Expected cutoff

AFA

132-135

130-135

IMA

118-121

120-123

INA

109-112

108-111

CDS OTA Cut-Off 2024 (Expected )

CDS levels

CDS 1 2024 Expected cutoff

CDS 2 2024 Expected cutoff

OTA (female)

81-84

80-83

OTA (male)

81-84

82-85

CDS 2 2024 Cut-Off

The CDS 2 cut-off 2024 will be updated here in the table below after the official release.

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*


Marks of last recommended

candidate


IMA

--

--

INA

--

--

AFA

--

--

OTA (Men)

--

--

OTA (Women)

--

--

CDS OTA cutoff 2024

Factors Affecting the CDS Cut off 2024

Several factors affect the UPSC CDS cut off 2024. Candidates can check the factors affecting the cut off CDS 2 exam 2024 mentioned below.

  • Number of applicants

  • Number of vacancies

  • Difficulty level

  • Previous year CDS Cutoff trends

Quick links:

How To Check CDS Cut off 2024?

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the examination tab and select cut off marks from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Select CDS cut off 2024 from the list.

Step 4: Download the CDS 2024 cutoff PDF for future reference.

Stages of CDS Cutoff 2024

Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 2 cut off in two stages - written exam and final cutoff. For more details regarding the CDS cut off, candidates can check the below mentioned stages.

CDS Cut off 2024 - Written Exam

The written exam is the first stage of the CDS exam. Candidates appearing for the exam must score equal to or more than the CDS 2 cut off marks to qualify for the next stage as well as the CDS exam. The minimum cut off mark for CDS 2024 is 20% in all three papers. The written exam of CDS 2 2024 comprises three papers while candidates appearing for OTA have to appear for only two papers.

CDS Cut off 2024 - Final Merit List

The final merit list of CDS 2024 will be released based on the performance of candidates in the CDS 2024 written exam, SSB interview, and medical examination. Candidates who clear the CDS written exam 2024 will be called for an SSB interview and medical examination. After qualifying in all these stages they will be recruited to the vacant posts as released by UPSC for the Combined Defense Services examination.

Previous Years' CDS Cut off

Candidates can check the CDS previous year's cut off mark to check the past year's trends. With the help of the previous year's CDS 2 cut off marks, candidates can check the expected cut off and safe scores to qualify for the exam. For more details of CDS total marks and cut off, refer to the table given below.

CDS 2 2023 cut off

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*

Marks of last recommended

candidate

IMA

TBA

TBA

INA

TBA

TBA

AFA

TBA

TBA

OTA (Men)

TBA

TBA

OTA(Women)

TBA

TBA

CDS 1 2023 cut off

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*

Marks of last recommended

candidate

IMA

132

257

INA

122

247

AFA

142

266

OTA (Men)

101

181

OTA(Women)

101

184

CDS 2 2022 cut off

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*

Marks of last recommended

candidate

IMA

126

249

INA

118

248

AFA

136

258

OTA (Men)

98

180

OTA(Women)

98

179

CDS 1 2022 cut off

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*

Marks of last recommended

candidate

IMA

136

258

INA

128

256

AFA

147

269

OTA (Men)

100

181

OTA(Women)

100

184

CDS 2 2021 cut off

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*

Marks of last recommended

candidate

IMA

138

263

INA

132

256

AFA

148

270

OTA (Men)

102

183

OTA(Women)

102

184

Note: *Subject to a minimum of 20% marks in each paper.

CDS 1 2021 cut off

Academy

Written Exam

Final Exam


Aggregate marks of last

qualified candidate*

Marks of last recommended

candidate

IMA

145

268

INA

136

260

AFA

158

281

OTA (Men)

107

189

OTA(Women)

107

191

Note: *Subject to a minimum of 20% marks in each paper.

Quick links:

CDS Result 2024

Union Public Service Commission will declared the CDS 2 2024 result online at upsc.gov.in. UPSC CDS 2024 result was released in a PDF having names and roll numbers of all the qualified candidates. Candidates must need to obtain marks equivalent to the CDS cut off to qualify for further stages. Candidates who were shortlisted in the CDS exam result 2024 will be called for an SSB interview. Qualified candidates from SSB will be called for a Medical examination.

Quick links:

CDS Answer Key 2024

The CDS exam conducting authorities released the CDS 2 2024 answer key after the conclusion of the written exam. The CDS exam 2024 answer key was released for all the sets of CDS question papers. Some coaching institutes also released the CDS 2 answer key on the exam day. With the help of the answer key, candidates can check the answer key to calculate their estimated score.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is the full form of CDS 2024?

The CDS Full Form is  Combined Defence Services exam.

2. What are the details required to download the admit card of CDS 2024?

Candidates can download the CDS 2024 admit card through their registration number and date of birth.

3. What is the selection process of the CDS exam 2024?

The CDS selection process 2024 comprises of a written exam, SSB interview and medical examination.

4. What is the age limit to apply for CDS 2 2024?

Candidates between 19 to 24 years can apply for the CDS exam while for OTA the upper age limit to fill application form is 25 years.

5. What is a good score in CDS?

Going by the previous year cut off trends, a good score in IMA is 255+, in INA it is 240+, in AFA it is 270+ while in OTA men and women it is 175+ and 178+ respectively.

6. Where CDS 2024 result will come?

The CDS 2024 result was declared online on the official website upsc.gov.in.

7. How do I check my CDS 2 results?

To check the CDS results, candidates must visit the official website and follow the steps mentioned in the above article.

8. How can I check my CDS result?

Candidates can check the CDS result by going through the official website's latest section on the home page. To ease the stress for the CDS aspirants, we will also share a direct link to check the CDS result here.

9. How will the cut off of CDS 2024 be released?

Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC CDS 2024 cut off on their official website.

10. How do I find my CDS score?

The Commission releases the CDS result two times - one with the roll number and the other with the name and roll number. After the final recruitment is over, UPSC will release the CDS score based on the candidate's performance in the written test and SSB.

11. Where can I get the CDS cut off subject wise?

Candidates will be able to get the CDS cut off 2024 on the official website after completion of the written exam. The CDS cut off subject-wise can be found online on the official website.

12. Is CDS cut off 2024 released?

yes, the commission released the CDS 2 cut off 2024 after the recruitment process was over.

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Questions related to CDS

Have a question related to CDS ?

Hello,

For CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), the eligibility criteria regarding age are as follows:

  1. Age Limit :
    • Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 are eligible.

Since your date of birth is 3rd May 2003, you fall within the eligible age range for the CDS exam.

  1. Number of Attempts :
    • There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CDS exam as long as you meet the age criteria.

Therefore, you have as many attempts as you need until you cross the upper age limit (which is usually around 24 years for CDS IMA, but it's always best to check the latest notification from UPSC for any changes).

As of now, based on your age, you are eligible to appear for the CDS exam and have multiple attempts remaining.

Good luck with your preparations!

Hello,

Age Criteria for CDS OTA:

  • For Officers Training Academy (OTA) : Candidates must be unmarried and between 19 and 25 years old. The specific birth date range for a given year of examination is usually mentioned in the official notification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Age Eligibility:

For the CDS exam conducted in 2026, considering the typical cutoff dates:

  • For CDS OTA 2026 : You should be born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007, to be eligible (this range might slightly vary each year, so it’s best to check the official notification for the exact dates).

Given your date of birth (March 13, 2001), you will be 25 years old in March 2026. Thus, you will fall within the eligible age range for the OTA in 2026.

Educational Qualification:

  • You will complete your graduation in 2023, which satisfies the educational requirement for the CDS exam (a bachelor's degree from a recognized university).

So, Based on the information provided, you will be eligible to apply for the CDS OTA in 2026, given your age and educational qualifications.

Hope it helps you!

Ofcourse you can give cds exam until the age of 25 years if you have completed your graduation.there is no best year for attempting any exam it depends on your preparation if you are confident that you are going to crack the exam go for it dont waste your time for the right time to come.

Cds exam is conducted by UPSC hence it is hard you need to prepare for it do hard work smartly update yourself with ongoing news to get good marks in current affairs section as this is the toughest part of exam which keep changes with time.

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your date of birth is December 17, 2001, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS 2025 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2025 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your age will be 25 in July 2027, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS-1  2027 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) only if the CDS-1 Exam helds before July 2027 but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2027 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

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