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Combined Defence Services Examination
Mode
offline
Total Marks
300
Duration
2 hours per paper
CDS is conducted by UPSC twice a year for admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). One of India's most prestigious defence officer entry exams.
Min Age
19+
Max Age
25
Qualification: Bachelor's degree for IMA/INA/AFA; Graduation for OTA
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics (not for OTA) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Negative Marking: 0.33 marks for each wrong answer
Languages: English
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