CDS 2 2023 Exam Analysis, Students' Reaction, Answer Key PDF Link & More
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
The CDS 2 2023 exam is being conducted on September 3. The overall difficulty level of English and GK papers will be shared soon. Check here CDS 2 paper analysis 2023 for English & GK.
CDS 2 2023 Paper Analysis for English & GK
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS 2 2023 exam to select eligible candidates for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). CDS 2 2023 English paper was conducted from 9:00 am to 11:00 am while the General Knowledge exam was conducted from 12:00 pm to 2 pm. The Maths paper was conducted from 3 pm to 5 pm.
- CDS 2 2023 Students' Reaction Video
- CDS 2 2023 Maths Paper Analysis
- CDS 2 2023 Maths Students Reaction Video
CDS 2 2023 Students' Reaction Video
CDS 2 2023 Maths Paper Analysis
The candidates can check the reaction of the candidates after the CDS 2 Maths exam below:
- Rishabh Anand Mandal said, "Maths was a little difficult as compared to the other sections. The paper was lengthy and the questions from algebra were dominant in the exam".
- Devesh said, "The exam was good and the difficulty level of the maths paper was high and the questions were asked from advanced algebra. The expected cut-off will be around 120".
- Saransh said," The maths was moderately difficult. The questions were asked from statistics, percentages, algebra, arithmetic, triangles, and more.
- Md. Mursallain said, "The maths sections were easy. The questions were asked from trigonometry and the difficulty level of them were easy, geometry and mensuration question were dominant in the paper.
CDS 2 2023 Maths Students Reaction Video
CDS 2 2023 Expected Cut-Off
The candidates can check the expected cut-off for the CDS 2 exam in the table given below. The expected cut-off has been given after considering several factors like the number of candidates taking the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, & more:
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
120 – 130 |
245 – 255 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
105 – 120 |
233 – 245 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) |
145 – 150 |
268 – 270 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men |
73 – 85 |
162 – 170 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women |
74 – 85 |
164 – 170 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes. In the CDS exam there is a negative marking. One-third mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The CDS exam is conducted in an offline mode that is in a pen-paper mode. The exam consists of objective type questions and need to mark their answers in an OMR sheet.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Apart from the salary, CDS officers receive several allowances, including DA, high altitude allowance, uniform allowance, transport allowance, medical aid, accommodation, children's education allowance, etc. It depends upon the amount of salary, and it varies depending on the designation and academy
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the CDS 2 2025 age limit:
- IMA: Candidates for IMA should be unmarried and must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007.
- INA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007, can apply for INA
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the CDS 2 application last date to apply was extended to June 20 from June 17, 2025. A one-time extension was provided by the commission. The application correction window was opened from July 7 to July 9, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, the CDS 1 2025 result will be released after the conduction of an exam on the official website. The result will be released in the form of a PDF and consists of the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the SSB interview.
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Contributor-Level 6
Is there a negative marking in the CDS exam?