CDS 1 2025 Maths Question Paper OUT: Check Student Reactions, Difficulty Level & Download Answer Key PDF
Combined Defence Services Exam 2026 ( CDS )
Exam On - 12 Apr '26
CDS 1 2025 exam Maths question paper analysis, questions asked, good attempts, and answer key is provided here on April 13, 2025. The analysis is provided based on student reactions. Scroll down for the CDS 1 Maths question paper 2025 PDF, answers, paper pattern changed or not, etc.
CDS 1 2025 Math Question Paper Analysis and Answer key
CDS 1 2025 Maths Analysis: The UPSC conducted the CDS 1 2025 exam on April 13, 2025. Maths shift is concluded at 6 pm. Candidates can check below the CDS 1 2025 question paper analysis based on student feedback, including the the number of good attempts, difficulty level, topics asked, subject-wise distribution, exam pattern change or not, etc. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Maths question paper pdf and download it. Also, candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS exam can check previous year math question papers that will help in the preparation. The CDS 1 2025 answer key will also be provided here so that the candidates can analyse their performances.
Also Read:
- CDS 1 Exam Analysis 2025: Overall Difficulty Level
- CDS 1 Exam 2025: Section-Wise Maths Analysis
- CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2025
- CDS Maths Previous Years Question Papers
- UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2025
- CDS 1 Negative Marking 2025
CDS 1 Exam Analysis 2025: Overall Difficulty Level
As per the student reactions,
- Maths exam was lengthy.
- Overall Difficulty level: Moderate
- Graph Questions were asked
- Statistics asked more this time
- Same topics asked last year
- Cutoff will be high
Also Read: CDS 1 2025 GK & English Question paper, Answer key PDF & Analysis out
| Paper | Overall Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | Moderate | 89-95 |
CDS 1 Exam 2025: Section-Wise Maths Analysis
Candidates can check below the UPSC CDS 1 2025 Maths number of questions asked and good attempts section-wise.| Topics | CDS 1 2025 Number of Questions asked |
|---|---|
| Number System | Available soon |
| Mensuration 2D | Available soon |
| Mensuration 3D | Available soon |
| Geometry | Available soon |
| Profit and loss | Available soon |
| Algebraic Identities | Available soon |
| Percentage | Available soon |
| HCF & LCM | Available soon |
| Time & work | Available soon |
| Height & Distance | Available soon |
| Ratio & Proportion | Available soon |
| Mixture & Allegation | Available soon |
| Trigonometry | Available soon |
| Simple Interest | Available soon |
| Compound Interest | Available soon |
| Statistics | Available soon |
| Average | Available soon |
| Speed and distance | Available soon |
Commonly asked questions
The UPSC released the CDS 2 approximate Vacancies 2025, along with the CDS 2 notification. UPSC has announced 453 CDS 2 Vacancies 2025 for IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy), and OTA (Officers Training Academy). The UPSC will fill the CDS 2 vacancy 2025 by holding an online test for all applicants. The UPSC CDS 2 2025 Vacancy, as well as the CDS 2 Notification 2025, was published on the official website.
No. The CDS 2026 answer key will not be the same for all the subjects. The separate answer keys will be released for each subject. Candidates need to download it via matching their question paper set to calculate their scores.
The CDS 2026 exam dates were released by the authority. In the last month of the preparation, candidates should focus more on revision of all the important topics. Give test regulary. Revise and update yourself with current affairs. Maintain physical and mental health. Take proper sleep. Revise and practice previous year question papers. Also, focus on time management, etc.
CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2025
Candidates will be able to download the CDS 1 maths question paper 2025 in the table below after its release:
| CDS 1 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Maths 2025 Question Paper PDF | Download Here |
CDS Maths Previous Years Question Papers
Candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS exam can check the CDS maths previous year question paper in the table below.
| CDS 2 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Maths 2024 Question Paper | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2021 | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2020 | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2019 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2023 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2022 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2021 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2019 | Click Here |
Commonly asked questions
The CDS exam is conducted in two stages, the written exam and the SSB interview. The CDS exam is an offline exam conducted in pen paper-based format. The CDS marking scheme, negative marking, total marks, exam timing, and the paper pattern for the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA are available on this page for the CDS exam.
It is important for a candidate to clear basics and concepts. Questions asked in this section are of Class 10 standard. Candidates can check below CDS Maths books that will help in the preparation:
- Mathematics for CDS by RS Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
- Pathfinder for CDS by Arihant Publications
As per the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level and good attempts of CDS 1 2025 exam are mentioned below:
| Exam paper | Overall Difficulty Level | Good attempts |
| English | Moderate | 87-93 |
| GK | Moderate | 85 to 90 |
| Maths | Moderate | 70-80 |
UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2025
CDS Answer Key 2025 is important for the candidates who are preparing for the upcoming session exam. Also, it help candidates to analyse their performance in the exam. Candidates can download the CDS answer key via link provided below. Candidates have to compare their responses with the answer key to get the marks.
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CDS 1 Negative Marking 2025
Scroll down for the CDS 1 2025 section- wise marking scheme.
- For the correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
- For the incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted
- Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect.
- If a question is left unanswered, there will be no negative marking.
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Student Forum
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In the CDS exam, a good score varies as per the academy. Generally as per the experts, 120 to 150+ in the written exam for IMA/INA/AFA and 90 to 110+ for OTA are considered to be the good score along with the strong SSB performance. Also, cutoff changes every year and candidates required a minimum
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Generally, the CDS 1 exam is considered to be moderate to difficult level as the syllabus is vast and consists of challenges which are subject specific. But as per the previous year trend it is moderate in difficulty level. With proper strategy, consistency and hard work exam can be cracked by the c
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