CDS

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

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. 

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.

Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate. 

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.

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.

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 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.

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.