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Updated on Apr 13, 2025 19:04 IST
The CDS 1 2025 Shift 3 is concluded at 6 pm. Candidates can check the CDS 1 2025 Maths question paper analysis, answer key based on student responses, difficulty level, topics asked, exam pattern changed or not, etc. Institutes will release the answer key, which will be available here also.

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 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.

Table of contents
  • 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,

Q:   How many vacancies are announced for the CDS 2 2025 exam?
A:

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.

Q:   Will the CDS 1 2026 answer key be the same for all subjects?
A:

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. 

Q:   What are the last month tips to prepare for CDS 1 2026 exam?
A:

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.

 

  • 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

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

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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. 

CDS Answer Key Download Link: Year Wise CDS Answer Key

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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Q:   Is the CDS exam online or offline?
A:

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.

Q:   Which book is best for Maths CDS preparation 2026?
A:

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
Q:   What was the overall difficulty level of the CDS 1 2025 exam?
A:

As per the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level and good attempts of CDS 1 2025 exam are mentioned below:

Exam paperOverall Difficulty LevelGood attempts
EnglishModerate87-93
GKModerate85 to 90
MathsModerate70-80
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