CDS Exam Pattern

The CDS exam is divided into two categories:

CATEGORY 1 :FOR MILITARY, NAVY & AIR FORCE

TOTAL TIME:6 hours
TOTAL MARKS:300
CORRECT ANSWER:+1
INCORRECT ANSWER:-0.33
SUB PARTS:
English (100marks)(2hours)
General  Knowledge (100marks)(2hours)
Elementary Maths (100marks)(2hours)

CATEGORY 2: FOR OFFICER'S TRAINING ACADEMY

TOTAL TIME:4 hours
TOTAL MARKS:200
CORRECT ANSWER:+1
INCORRECT ANSWER:-0.33
SUB PARTS:
English (100marks)(2hours)
General  Knowledge (100marks)(2hours)