CDS 2025 Answer Key PDF OUT by Cavalier: Download CDS 1 All SET (A, B, C, D)
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
Cavalier Institute released the CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 (Unofficial). The CDS 1 2025 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025. Download here CDS 1 answer key 2025 by Cavalier.
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key by Cavalier
The CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 was released by Cavalier institute for the CDS 1 2025 exam conducted on April 13, 2025. These are the unofficial answer key but the candidates can get their probable scores by comparing them with their responses. Download the CDS 1 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 1 2025 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025. Read the article below for more details on CDS 1 2025 Answer Key by Cavalier.
- CDS Exam 2025
- CDS 2 Exam 2025: Highlights
- How to Download the CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 by Cavalier
- CDS Answer Key PDF 2025 By Cavalier
- Previous Year's CDS Answer Key & Question Paper by Cavalier
- How to calculate scores using CDS Answer Key 2025?
CDS Exam 2025
The authority (UPSC) will release the CDS answer key for the written examination on the official website.
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.
The UPSC conducts the CDS exams twice a year, namely CDS 1 and CDS 2. The CDS 1 exam, is held for courses beginning in January at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, and the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, as well as courses beginning in April at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. CDS 2 is, on the other hand, conducted for courses beginning in July at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, and the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
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CDS 1 2025 Maths Question Paper OUT
CDS 1 2025 English and GK Question Paper OUT
CDS 1 2025 Answer Key Released
CDS 2 Exam 2025: Highlights
The candidates can check the CDS Answer Key highlights for the CDS 1 exam below in the table:
| Parameters |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam |
Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Conducted by |
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| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Twice a year (April and September) |
| Exam mode |
Offline |
| Exam stages |
Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam timing |
The time allotted to each paper such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics is two hours |
| Language of question paper |
English and Hindi |
| No of questions |
Elementary Maths: 100 General English: 120 General Knowledge: 120 |
| Total marks |
Written Exam IMA, INA and AFA: 300 OTA: 200 SSB Interview IMA, INA and AFA: 300 OTA: 200 |
| Marking scheme |
One mark for the correct answer 0.33 marks were deducted for wrong answers |
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
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9 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25
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30 Nov '25
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28 Oct '25 - 4 Dec '25
7 Nov '25 - 6 Dec '25
7 Dec '25
30 Nov '25 - 7 Dec '25
How to Download the CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 by Cavalier
The candidates can download the CDS answer key 2025 by Cavalier for all sets by following the steps given below:
- Click on the links present in the article for CDS 1 exam answer key 2025
- The CDS Answer Key will appear on the screen
- Download the CDS answer key and save it for later use
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CDS Answer Key PDF 2025 By Cavalier
Candidates can download the CDS 1 2025 Answer key by clicking the PDF link provided below.
| CDS 1 Answer Key | CDS 1 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 for English (Set A) | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 for GK (Set A) | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 for Maths | Available Soon |
Previous Year's CDS Answer Key & Question Paper by Cavalier
The candidates can download the CDS 1 answer key by clicking on the PDF link given in the table below and calculate their probable scores for CDS 2024.
| CDS 2 Answer Key | CDS 2 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 for English (Set C) | Download here |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 for GK (Set C) | Download Here |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 for Maths | Available Soon |
CDS 2024 Question Paper PDF
The question paper for the CDS exam has been provided below in the table. The candidates can download the question paper by clicking the CDS question paper link:
| CDS 2 Question Paper 2024 | CDS 2 Question Paper PDF 2024 |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Question Paper English | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper GK | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper Maths | Available Soon |
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.
| CDS 1 Question Paper 2024 | CDS 1 Question Paper PDF 2024 |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Question Paper English | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper GK | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper Maths | Click Here |
CDS Answer Key PDF 2023 By Cavalier
The candidates can download the CDS answer key by clicking on the PDF link given in the table below and calculate their probable scores for the CDS 1 exam.
| CDS 2 Answer Key | CDS 2 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 for English | Download Here |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 for GK | - |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 for Maths | - |
| CDS 1 Answer Key | CDS 1 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for English | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for GK | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for Maths | Download Here |
CDS 2023 Question Paper PDF
The question paper for the CDS exam has been provided below in the table. The candidates can download the question paper by clicking the CDS question paper link:
| CDS 2 Question Paper 2023 | CDS 2 Question Paper PDF 2023 |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Question Paper English | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Question Paper GK | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Question Paper Maths | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper 2023 | CDS 1 Question Paper PDF 2023 |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Question Paper English | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper GK | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper Maths | Download Here |
How to calculate scores using CDS Answer Key 2025?
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Some of the books, help candidates in their CDS preparation are given below:
- High School English Grammar & Composition Edition by Wren and Martin
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- English Grammar & Composition by S.C Gupta
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The authority released a total of 453 vacancies for the CDS 2 exam 2025 for admission to the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy for courses.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
It is advised to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre one hour before the given time. They should carry hall ticket along with them otherwise they will not be able to give the exam.
C
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check the cut off marks for the CDS exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC will release the cutoff according to the academy or course.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The methods to check the CDS cut off marks is provided below:
- Visit at upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the :Examination" tab.
- Go to the "Cut Off Marks" dropdown menu.
- Click on the download link and save it for future reference.
I
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The CDS exam is conducted offline or pen and paper mode. Objective questions will be asked in the examination. Candidates need to mark their choices of answers in the sheet that was provided during the exam. CDS 1 2026 notification will be released on December 10.
J
Contributor-Level 6
Candidates can download the answer key of CDS as given below.