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Shikha Goyal
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Updated on Sep 15, 2025 14:38 IST
The CDS 2 2025 exam was conducted on September 14. Several Institutes released the unofficial CDS 2 answer key. Major Kalshi, Cavalier released the answer key. With the help of it, candidates can estimate their probable scores. The answer key has been released for all the sets.

The CDS 2 exam was conducted on September 14. The CDS 2 2025 answer key PDF is shared here for English, General Knowledge, and Maths. Candidates can download the CDS 2 2025 exam unofficial answer key for all sets that has been released by Major Kalshi Classes and Cavalier.

CDS 2 2025 Answer Key

CDS 2 2025 Answer Key

The CDS 2 Answer Key 2025 was released by Cavalier institute and Major Kalshi classes for the CDS 2 exam was conducted on September 14, 2025. These are the unofficial answer key but the candidates can get their probable scores by comparing them with their responses. Download the CDS 2 Answer Key PDF for GK, English and Maths (SET A, B, C, and D). The answer key is available in PDF form and comprises the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. The CDS 2 exam was conducted on September 14. Read the article below for more details on CDS 2 Answer Key by Cavalier and Major Kalshi.

Table of contents
  • How to Download the CDS 2 Answer Key 2025 by Cavalier
  • How to Download CDS 2 Answer Key by Major Kalshi?
  • CDS 2 Question Paper PDF Download
  • How scores can be calculated by using Answer Key?

How to Download the CDS 2 Answer Key 2025 by Cavalier

The candidates can download the CDS answer key by Cavalier for all sets by following the steps given below:

  • Click on the links present in the article for CDS 2 exam answer key 2025
  • The CDS Answer Key will appear on the screen 
  • Download the CDS answer key and save it for later use

Also Read: CDS Expected Cut Off 

How to Download CDS 2 Answer Key by Major Kalshi?

Below, the steps are mentioned to download CDS answer key  by Major Khalsi: 

  • Visit our Shiksha website where direct links to download the answer key PDF will be provided here. 
  • Select your Question Paper Set-A/B/C/D
  • The answer key will be displayed as per your question paper on the screen. 
  • Download the answer key and save it for future reference and comparison.
Q:   What is the syllabus of CDS General knowledge?
A:

The General Knowledge syllabus of CDS exam consists of History, Polity, Economics, Geography, Science, etc. The subject requires the knowledge of current events whether national or international. The CDS 1 2026 notification will be released on December 10.

Q:   What is the syllabus of CDS Math 2026?
A:

The syllabus of Mathematics consists of Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics.

Q:   Has the exam conducting authority released CDS written exam answer key?
A:

The authority (UPSC) will release the CDS answer key for the written examination on the official website.

Also Read: CDS Cut Off 

CDS 2 Answer Key by Major Kalshi Classes 2025 

Candidates can check below answer key by Major Kalshi classes.

CDS 2 2025 Paper CDS 2 2025 Answer key PDF
CDS 1 English Answer Key 

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CDS 1 General Knowledge Answer key 

Download Here

CDS 1 Maths Answer Key  Download Here

CDS 2 Question Paper PDF Download 

The candidates can download the CDS 2 question paper in the table below:

Question Paper   Question Paper PDF
CDS 2 English Question Paper  Download Here
CDS 2 General Knowledge Question Paper Download Here
CDS 2 Maths Question Paper Download Here

How scores can be calculated by using Answer Key?

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Candidates need to follow the marking scheme to calculate the scores prescribed by the examination authority.

  • There is a penalty for wrong answers, and for the correct answer, the candidate will allot the marks assigned to the particular question.
  • There is a negative marking for an incorrect answer. 1/3 marks are deducted as per the CDS exam pattern.
  • If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer and a penalty of 1/3 mark will be deducted.
  • If a candidate does not attempt a question, then there will be no penalty for that question.
  • The scores of a candidate will be calculated by the UPSC, which is based on the number of correct answers after applying the penalty for wrong answers.

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Q:   Will the CDS 2 2025 answer key be the same for all subjects?
A:

No. The CDS 2 2025 answer key will not be the same for all the subjects. The exam has separate subjects including English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. and are divided into sections. 

Q:   When will the CDS 2 2025 answer key be released?
A:

The CDS 2 2025 answer key will be released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on its official website a few days or a couple of weeks after the exam is over. Several coaching institutes may also release the unofficial CDS answer keys shortly after the conduction of an exam.

Q:   How do I download CDS answer key 2025?
A:

Candidates can download the answer key of CDS as given below.

  • Click the given links for the CDS answer key.
  •  On a new page, the answer key opens in PDF format.
  • Download the answer key and save it.
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