What is the syllabus of CDS?

For admission to INA, IMA and AFA, CDS syllabus consists mainly of English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics while for admission to OTA, only English and General Knowledge subjects are included.

What is the CDS OTA syllabus?

In the CDS exam, for the admission to OTA (Officers Training Academy), candidates have to pass English and General Knowledge papers.

How many attempts are allowed for CDS?

Although the candidate must be between the ages of 19 and 25 to be eligible for the CDS exam, there is no defined limit on the number of attempts. Therefore, candidates may attempt as many times as you like providing your age limit.

What is the exam pattern for the CDS exam?

The CDS exam is a pen-and-paper test with a total duration of 3 hours. Each paper is of 2 hours duration. English: 120 marks General Knowledge: 200 marks Elementary Mathematics: 100 marks

Is CDS OTA hard to crack?

The CDS exam is one of the tough exams to qualify. But with proper planning and dedication, one can easily crack the exam without coaching as well.

What is the eligibility for OTA?

For IMA and OTA, candidates must have a degree from a recognised University or equivalent.

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