CDS Syllabus 2020 (Subject Wise)- Check CDS Exam Syllabus & Pattern
CDS Syllabus 2020 - UPSC mentions CDS 2020 syllabus online on its official website and releases it with the notification. The syllabus of CDS 2020 contains the topics and sub-topics of General Knowledge, Mathematics and English. As per experts, students preparing for CDS 2 must cover all topics of the CDS exam syllabus 2020. Candidates are also advised to cover the entire CDS Syllabus 2020 at least one month before the exam to score good marks. Along with CDS 2020 syllabus, candidates must be aware of exam pattern and best CDS books. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Combined Defence Services (II) exam on November 8, 2020, in offline mode. CDS Syllabus 2020 for CDS 1 & CDS 2 is same. CDS exam is conducted in two stages – Written Exam and SSB Interview. All questions asked in the exam will be of MCQ type. Read the article for complete CDS 2 syllabus 2020.
Latest: UPSC released the CDS 2 Application Form 2020 on August 5, 2020. Download CDS (I) Question Papers 2020 to know the syllabus of CDS 2020 in a better way.
CDS Syllabus 2020 for Elementary Mathematics
Topic | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
Mensuration | 12-15 | Easy |
Algebra | 5-8 | Easy to Moderate |
Mean-Median-Mode (Frequency Distribution Table) | 4-7 | Easy |
Time speed and Distance | 5-7 | Easy |
Number System | 15-18 | Easy to Moderate |
Simple interest/Compound interest | 4-6 | Easy |
Percentage | 2-4 | Easy |
Profit/Loss | 1-2 | Easy |
Mixture | 1-2 | Easy |
Time and Work | 3 | Easy |
Trigonometry | 14 | Moderate to Difficult |
Set Theory | 1 | Easy |
Clock | 2 | Easy |
Geometry | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
CDS Syllabus 2020 for English
Topic | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
Sentence Improvement | 18-22 | Easy |
Reading Comprehension | 20-25 (4 or 5 passages) | Easy to Moderate |
Synonyms | 7-10 | Moderate |
Antonyms | 7-9 | Easy |
One Word Substitution | 5 | Moderate |
Para-Jumble | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
Sentence-Jumble | 7 | Moderate |
Spot the Error | 20 | Easy |
Cloze Test | 20 | Easy |
CDS Syllabus 2020 for General Knowledge
Topic | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
History | 17-20 | Difficult |
Science | 22-25 | Easy (Concept based questions) |
Geography | 15-18 | Moderate (Analytical based questions) |
Ecology | 5-8 | Moderate (Fact based questions) |
Polity | 18-22 | Easy to Moderate |
Economy/Trade | 10-14 | Moderate (Fact based questions) |
Miscellaneous /Armed Forces | 12-17 | Moderate (Fact based questions) |
CDS Exam Pattern 2020
Candidates who want to qualify the exam with flying colours must know the exam pattern along with the CDS syllabus 2020. Below is the examination pattern
CDS 2020 Exam Pattern
Topics | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
Elementary Maths | 100 | 2 Hours |
English | 100 | 2 Hours |
General knowledge (GK) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Total | 300 | 6 Hours |
CDS 2020 exam pattern for Officers’ Training Academy
Topics | Maximum marks | Time Duration |
English | 100 | 2 Hours |
General knowledge (GK) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Total | 200 | 4 Hours |
CDS 2020 Books
To prepare the topics of CDS syllabus 2020, candidates should refer the below-given books-
CDS Important Books
Subject | Books | Author |
English |
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Elementary Mathematics |
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Verbal and Non verbal reasoning | R. S. Aggarwal | |
General Knowledge |
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How to Prepare for CDS 2020?
After knowing the CDS exam syllabus 2020 and exam pattern, candidates should equip their strategic planning by knowing how to prepare for CDS exam. It becomes imperative for the candidates to complement their preparation with right-minded approach and proper planning. Candidates should check previous year papers of CDS exam and accordingly compose their strategy to cement their selection in the exam with good marks. Candidates after checking CDS syllabus 2020 should make their preparation plan which will help them to qualify the exam.
About CDS
CDS exam is being conducted twice a year by UPSC to recruit the candidates for Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy posts.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CDS Syllabus 2020 (Subject Wise)- Check CDS Exam Syllabus & Pattern
Question: How to download CDS question papers?
Answer:
CDS Previous Year's Papers are available here.
Question: What is the eligibility for CDS exam?
Answer:
CDS Exam Eligibility contains age limit and minimum qualification.
Question: When will CDS 2 application be released?
Answer:
CDS 2 Application Form 2020 to be released on August 5, 2020
Question: What is the CDS qualifying marks?
Answer:
Check CDS Cut off 2020 to know the minimum qualifying marks.
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Questions related to CDS
can I become apply for CDS exam for Air Force academy if I got 55% in class 12 this 55 % came because of covid our NIOS board exams got cancelled and every one got between 50 to 60% of marks though I have 84 % in class 10.. now I will apply for graduation my target is CDS after graduation dats y
Eligibility of CDS Air Force Academy is based on the graduation, candidates can either complete BE/BTech from any recognized university, or they can complete Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with Maths and Physics at 10+2 level, now coming to your question there's no specific aggregate mentioned regarding Maths and Physics at 10+2, so no need to worry regarding this, you should focus on your higher studies ahead and prepare accordingly for the exam during this phase, if you start your preparation in gradual manner, it'll definitely help you succeed, you can visit our page at https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria/amp to know more details regarding this.
Answer latercan I apply for CDS exam for Air Force academy if I got 55% in class 12 th ??
Hello student,
Actually only e after you complete your ten plus two level u can not go for CDS examination you have to complete your graduation. And actually in reality your 10 plus two level marks does not matter to be eligible for this examination. But you should have a solid reason to get this marks, because you may have to you tell about that in SSB interview.
Best of luck hope this will help.
Can 2nd year student apply for cds (OTA) Exam?
As per the eligibility criteria of Officer's Training Academy for CDS, candidates need to have passed Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, there's no specific aggregate required in this matter. Those who are in the final year too are eligible to apply, so as per the norms whatever course you're pursuing whether it's three or four year degree program, you can apply in the final year.
Im a 5 March 1997 born can i apply for CDS Air Force or AFCAT?
Hi Bharat,
As per the latest eligibility criteria of CDS 2020, the candidates between 20 to 24 years are eligible to give this exam.
You are 23 now and you are going to be of 24 years on 5 March 2021, so you are eligible for the respective exam in each and every course ranging from IMA to OTA.
Refer here for more info - https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-exam#CDS-2020-I--II-Eligibility-Criteria
Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!
Is the syllabus of general knowledge for NDA and CDS same???I did my general knowledge classes for Nda...Is it enough for cds exam.
Hey!
Both exams have diffence of mathematics sections. Also, nda is based on 10+1 and 10+2 syllabus whereas CDS is undergraduation based. However both have a section of general knowledge, which is almost same in both exam, but the pattern of asking questions may vary. So it is advisable to check some of the previous years papers.
Thank you
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CDS II Question Paper - General Knowledge-GK (2016)
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