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The CDS 1 exam answer key (Unofficial) was released by the Cavalier Institute for CDS coaching. The answer key was released for the exam conducted on April 13, 2024. The candidates can check their probable scores in the CDS exam by comparing the answer key with their responses. Check all the details in the article.

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

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. 

Also Read: CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 PDF OUT by Major Kalshi Classes

Table of contents
  • 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 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I download CDS answer key 2026?
A: 

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

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

Q:   When will the CDS 1 2026 answer key be released?
A: 

The CDS 1 2026 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. 

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

UPSC

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

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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

Also Read: CDS Expected Cut Off 2025

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Commonly asked questions
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. 

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
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

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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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