CDS 1 2025 Prep Trends: 34% Focused on CDS 2, 16% on PYQs; Reveals Shiksha Polls

CDS 1 is scheduled to be held on April 13, 2025. Shiksha is conducting a poll to know about the preparedness of the candidates. Check how much students have prepared

CDS 1 2025 Prep Trends

CDS 1 Exam 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct CDS 1 exam on April 13, 2025. The CDS exam will be conducted in three shifts: morning, afternoon, and evening. The morning shift is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the afternoon shift from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and the evening shift from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Candidates are left with very less time to prepare for the CDS 1 exam. Meanwhile, Shiksha is conducting a poll asking students, "Have you prepared for the CDS 1 2025 exam.?" According to the poll, 31% of aspirants have completed the entire syllabus, 34% are prioritizing CDS 2, 16% are solving previous year papers, 10% are working on weak areas, and 9% are focusing on SSB preparation.

Findings of CDS 1 preparation polls:

Candidates can check the image of the poll below:

Have you prepared for the CDS 1 2025 exam

• Yes, prepared whole syllabus: 31%
• Solving Previous Year Papers: 16%
• Preparing weak areas: 10%
• Preparing for CDS 2: 34%
• Preparing for SSB: 9%

CDS 1 Admit Card 2025 Update

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the CDS 1 admit card in April 2025. Typically, the admit card is issued seven days before the exam, suggesting that the CDS 1 2025 admit card may be available by April 6. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. Candidates appearing for the exam on April 13 can download their CDS 1 admit card from the official website using their registration ID or roll number and date of birth.

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