CDS Syllabus

The National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course offer admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings through the NDA exam. To choose qualified applicants for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA), the CDS exam is administered. The syllabus for CDS and NDA differs. The NDA syllabus is divided into classes 10, 11, and 12. In contrast, the CDS syllabus adheres to graduation-level standards. Maths and GAT make up the two halves of the NDA course. The three sections of the CDS syllabus are General Awareness, English, and Elementary Maths. The NDA written exam carries a total of 900 marks.

Below is the syllabus for CDS exam:

1. English Section:

• Reading Comprehension
• Spotting the Error
• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Arrangement
• Ordering of words in Sentence
• Sentence Improvement/Correction

2. Mathematics Section:

• Arithmetic (Number System, Time and Work, Profit and Loss)
• Elementary Number Theory
• Algebra (Basic operations, Remainder Theorem, Simultaneous Equations)
• Trigonometry (Simple trigonometric identities, Heights and Distances)
• Geometry (Lines, Angles, Circles, Polygons)
• Mensuration (Areas, Volumes)
• Statistics (Data Collection, Graphical Representation)

3. General Knowledge Section:

• Indian History
• Political Science
• Economics
• Geography
• Environment
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Current Affairs
• Defence Related Questions

4. OTA (Officers' Training Academy) Syllabus:

• General Knowledge
• English

Hello dear,

CDS stands for Combined Defence Services exam. It is a national-level examination held annually to recruit eligible young individuals for various armed forces throughout India. This exam provides individuals with a great opportunity who dream of serving the nation by part of being in the armed forces.
UPSC CDS exam is conducted to select candidates in the following armed forces:

• Indian Army
• Indian Navy
• Indian Airforce
• Naval Academy
• Officers Training Academy
• CDS Examination syllabus comprises of three papers – General Knowledge, English, and Mathematics. Mathematics is not asked in the OTA Category. To clear any government examination, one should have complete knowledge about the Syllabus.
  
  Generally, 6 months current affairs is aked in exam . It is important to stay updated with current affairs and events by reading newspapers, magazines, and online news portals regularly. This will help you stay informed about the latest events and developments, and prepare well for the current affairs section of the CDS exam. Additionally, you can also refer to previous year question papers and mock tests to get an idea of the types of questions asked in the current affairs section of the exam.
  
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Hi Practicing CDS question papers help to find out previously asked topics and chapters in the CDS exam. Candidates can also find out their strong and weak areas with the help of question papers. After completion of all the syllabus, candidates must practice the online mock test for their preparations How to Start CDS Preparation Understand The Syllabus And Exam Format. Examine the exam syllabus and exam pattern if you want to pass the CDS exam. Practice Mock Exams And Previous Year Papers. Keep The Basics Clear. Concentrate On Important Issues. Start With Simpler Questions. Create A Proper Schedule. Some of the books recommended for CDS OTA are as follows: Objective General English S. P. Bakshi. Wren & Martin's High School English Grammar & Composition Wren and Martin's. Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis. Geography, History, Economy NCERT (standard 6th-12th. General Knowledge Lucent book and News paper.