CDS

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. 

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.

Yes MP Bhoj university is UGC  recognised university, so it's all open and distance learning courses are recognised. So you are eligible for CDS exam.

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 of the officers.

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.

Yes, you're eligible for CDS/SSB while in your final BSc year from IGNOU; just complete the degree before joining training.

With the date of birth January 26 2003 you have a significant number of a terms remaining for the Cds OTA as the maximum age limit for OTA is 25 year that is no ping limit on the number of attempts for the CDS exam

If you're born on Jan 15, 2000, you can apply for CDS 2026 — but only for OTA (Officers' Training Academy). You'll be 26 by then, and OTA allows candidates born between Jan 2, 2000 and Jan 1, 2006. So you're just within range. But yeah, for IMA, INA, and AFA, you're slightly over the age bar — they usually want you under 24. TL;DR: OTA's your only shot in 2026.