The CDS 1 2024 written exam took place on 21st April at various exam centers across the country. The Union Public Service Commission conducted the CDS written exam in three shifts for the three papers, namely English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. In this article, Centurion Defence Academy has provided a complete analysis of the CDS-1 2024 exam. Read on to learn more about the CDS-1 2024 exam paper analysis and cut-off marks. Here you will get to know the difficulty level of all three papers, the types of questions asked in each paper, and the expected cut-off marks as per IMA, INA, AFA and OTA (Men & Women).

• The UPSC conducted the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 2024 written exam on 21st April to select eligible candidates for officer-cadre posts in the Indian Armed Forces. After the written exam, the selected candidates will appear in the SSB Interview, followed by a medical exam.

• In the CDS 1 2024 written exam, there were three papers, namely English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates who appeared for the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) attempted only English and General Knowledge papers. Those candidates who appeared for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Indian Naval Academy (INA) attempted all three papers.

• The dedicated teachers and subject-matter experts at Centurion Defence Academy have made a thorough analysis of all three papers of the CDS-1 2024 exam. Based on that analysis, we have provided the review of the CDS-1 2024 exam and expected cut-off marks for this year. Continue reading to get the most accurate and updated analysis of the CDS written exam.

CDS 1 2024 Analysis of All Three Papers:

Here we have provided the complete analysis of all three papers of the CDS-1 2024 exam. You can get details on the difficulty level of questions in each paper. You can also find out the total number of questions asked from specific topics.

Also Read: Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme in the CDS Written Exam

CDS 1 2024 English Paper Analysis:

A total of 120 questions were asked in the CDS 1 2024 English paper. Here you can find a detailed analysis of the English paper. We have also covered how many questions were asked on different topics. You can get an idea of how many questions were difficult in the English paper and how many questions CDS aspirants found easy to attempt.

CDS ENGLISH ANALYSIS

CDS 1 2024 GK Paper Analysis:

In the CDS 1 2024 General Knowledge paper, a total of 120 questions were asked. Below you can find a complete analysis of the CDS 1 2024 GK paper. Read on to get an idea of the difficulty level of the CDS 1 2024 GK paper and to evaluate how many questions can be considered as a secured attempt.

CDS 1 2024 Analysis of Elementary Mathematics:

Here you can get a detailed analysis of the CDS 1 2024 elementary mathematics paper. As discussed above, this paper is compulsory for those candidates who wish to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Indian Naval Academy (INA). Read on to get details on how many questions were asked in the CDS elementary mathematics paper from specific chapters.

CDS 1 2024 Written Exam Expected Cut-off Marks:

Based on the analysis of the three papers and the difficulty level of the questions, we have provided the expected cut-off marks for the CDS-1 2024 written exam. However, candidates should note that the CDS 1 2024 written exam final cut-off score will be published by the UPSC after the declaration of the final results. Till then, check out the table below to get complete information on the CDS 1 2024 expected cut-off marks for all four academies.

Previous Year Cut-off Marks in CDS Written Exam:

Here you can get information on the previous years’ cut-off marks in the CDS written exam.

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