How to Prepare for CDS Exam 2021 - CDS Exam Preparation Tips
How to prepare for CDS 2021 - Candidates preparing for the CDS exam 2021 must check the CDS preparation tips 2021. Before starting CDS preparation 2021, candidates must make an effective preparation strategy to cover the syllabus in time. Applicants can also check Section-wise CDS preparation tips 2021 also for their CDS exam preparations. Candidates can also check CDS exam analysis 2021 for important questions and topics asked in the CDS exam. CDS selection process 2021 comprises a written CDS exam, SSB interview and medical examination. CDS 02/2021 notification 2021 will be released on August 04, 2021, on the official website. CDS 02 2021 is scheduled to be conducted on November 14, 2021, in offline mode. For more details about how to prepare for the CDS exam 2021, candidates can check the article given below.
Latest: CDS result 2021 to be announced soon. Check the details about the CDS cutoff 2021.

CDS 2021 Preparation Strategy
To prepare for the CDS exam 2021, candidates must make a study plan for their effective preparations. For CDS preparation 2021, candidates must make a study plan as per the syllabus and exam pattern. For more details, check section-wise CDS preparation tips 2021 below.
How to prepare for CDS 2021
Candidates preparing for the CDS exam 2021, must check the CDS Preparation Tips 2021 for effective preparations. Candidates must make a study plan to study in a planned manner. For more tips and tricks for CDS preparation 2021. Candidates can check the details mentioned below.
CDS Preparation Tips 2021 - Prepare CDS Study Plan
To start the CDS preparation 2021, candidates must make a study plan. Applicants must divide the time equally among all the topics asked in the exam. It also helps to complete the CDS syllabus 2021 in time. The study plan also helps to keep the focus on the goal.
CDS Preparation Tips 2021 - Choose Best Books For CDS Exam 2021
Candidates must select the best books for CDS 2021 for their CDS preparation 2021. Applicants can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Candidates can also check the marking scheme and exam pattern with the help of CDS books 2021. Candidates can also check the CDS Cut off 2021 to set a target for themselves.
Quick links -
CDS Application Form 2021
CDS Preparation Tips 2021 - Make Short Notes
Applicants must prepare short notes for the last minute revision. The short notes must include important formulas, basic concepts and shortcuts for CDS exam 2021. Short notes help to revise the syllabus in one go in a very short time. Revision plays a very crucial role in CDS preparation in 2021. Applicants must also check to prepare for CDS Elementary Mathematics for their preparations.
CDS Preparation Tips 2021 - Practice Previous Year Question Papers
After covering all the CDS syllabus, candidates must practise the previous year question papers. Practising CDS question papers 2021 will help to find out previously asked topics and chapters in the CDS exam. Candidates can also find out their strong and weak areas with the help of question papers.
Also check - CDS Answer key 2021
CDS Preparation Tips 2021 - Practice Mock Test
After completion of all the syllabus, candidates must practise the online mock test for their preparations. With the help of CDS mock test candidates can improve both their speed and accuracy. Candidates must also check how to prepare for the CDS English section for their exam preparation.
CDS Exam Pattern 2021
The first step to start the CDS preparation 2021 is to go through CDS exam pattern 2021 thoroughly. Candidates must check all the topics and marking schemes to prepare for the CDS exam. For more details about the CDS exam pattern, candidates can check the table given below.
CDS Exam Pattern 2021 For INA, IMA & IFA
Subject | Number of questions | Maximum marks | Exam duration |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
Total | 340 | 300 | 6 hours |
CDS Exam Pattern 2021 For OTA
Subject | Number of questions | Maximum marks | Exam duration |
English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
Total | 240 | 200 | 4 hours |
CDS Syllabus 2021
Candidates preparing for CDS exam 2021 must check the CDS 2021 syllabus for their effective reparations. With the help of CDS syllabus, candidates can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. For more details, candidates can check the table given below.
CDS Exam Topics
Subject | Topic |
English |
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General Knowledge |
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Elementary Mathematics |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - How to Prepare for CDS Exam 2021 - CDS Exam Preparation Tips
Question: When will the CDS 01/2021 exam be conducted?
Answer:
CDS 2021 exam date will be February 7.
Question: What is the full form of CDS 2021?
Answer:
CDS Full Form is Combined Defence Services exam.
Question: What are the details required to download the admit card of CDS 2021?
Answer:
Candidates can download CDS admit card 2021 through their registration number and date of birth.
Question: Can I challenge CDS English answer key 2021?
Answer:
No, candidates can not challenge the answer key of CDS 2021.
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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:
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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.
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For INA candidate needs to have a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/institution.
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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.