Make your CDS Exam a Grand Success with the Expert Guidance of Study Campus
The path of CDS exam not only commands the legacy of living the life of a patriot but also unfaltering discipline. However, achieving this becomes an onusfull task especially when under trial without any expert guidance.
At STUDY CAMPUS, we take special care to scientifically craft a curriculum that is backed up by our prolific teachers aiding to the ensuring of success of our students in the CDS.
Our coaching institute holds the legacy of having the highest number of success rate every year in the whole nation. Thus, now together with our prolific teachers our tutorialclasses have now reached to extend our excellence in CDS coaching in Delhi (Munirka). This location is very close to RK Puram, Vasant Kunj, Vasant Vihar, Hauz Khas, IIT, Sarojini Nagar, Moti Bagh, Green Park, Mehrauli, Kalkaji, Lajpat Nagar etc
CDS Exam Highlights-
| Topics | Details |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Services Exam (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | CDS (Combined Defence Services Exam) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency of Exam | Twice in a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | UR/ OBC - Rs 200 | Female- Exempted | SC/ST - Exempted |
| Selection process | Written Exam | Interview & Medical Exam |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Objective |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
To reach the top it is essential to start from the bottom.
Let's start with basics!
Conducted by the UPSC half yearly, The CDS or the Combined Defense Exam chooses the best of the cadets for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy respectively.
Let's drill in deeper!What you can expect to have as your Job role and salary structure:
The successful cracking of the pre-lims of the CDS always kick starts the beginning of challenges both physically and mentally for the cadet. At every point in time, physical and mental fitness is something which is very much demanded.
However, all your hard-work is heavily rewarded too.
The pay scale of CDS varies and it is very handsome amount as per our knowledge. Teamed up with this is a huge team of perks and amenities that an Indian Defence Officer avails. This also adds the scheme of pension.
WHY WE ARE THE BEST OF BEST?Our teachers here not only craft a curriculum for the success of our students but their dreams too.
- Our coaching classeshave the reputation of bringing out the best conducive results in students.
- Our learning atmosphere and curriculum both involves learner-centricism and result-oriented approach.
- Adequate doubt clearance sessions.
- Frequent assessments to observe monthly growths of students.
CDS Exam Important Dates
| Event | CDS - I | CDS - II |
| Notification | 20 December 2023 | 15 May 2024 |
| Online Application form | 20 December 2023 | 15 May 2024 |
| Last Date of Application | 9 January 2024 | 4 June 2024 |
| Admit Card | 12 April 2024 | Updated Soon |
| Exam Date | 21 April 2024 | 1 September 2024 |
| Result | 9 May 2024 | Notified Soon |
CDS Eligibility Criteria:
Age limit: Candidates interested in pursuing their career must be in between age limit from 20 to 24 if applying for IMA and 25 years in applying for OTA. For reserved categories, age relaxation is the beneficial factor that Indian Government has provided
| Post | Age Limit | Marital Status |
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 19 – 24 Years | Unmarried |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 19 - 23 Years | married and unmarried (both) |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 19 - 22 Years | Unmarried |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) Men & Women | 19 - 25 Years | Unmarried |
Nationality:
Candidates who belong below the country, they are eligible for CDS Exam-
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Candidates who are from Bhutan
- Candidates who also belongs to Nepal
- Before 1st January 1963 a Tibetan refugee who came to India with the intention of permanently settling in the county or an Indian who shifted from Pakistan, East African & Sri Lanka Countries of Kenya, Burma, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire or Vietnam with the intention of settling down in India permanently.
Marital Status:
- For the IMA, AFA & INA post candidates must be unmarried.
- For the OTA Male Applicants are exempted to restriction for this.
- Widows, Unmarried Women & Divorcees candidates can apply for Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Educational Qualification:
- When applying for the posts like OTA and IMA applicant should have a degree from a recognized university or correspondent
- When applying for the posts like Indian Naval Academy posts candidate holds a degree in an engineering program from only a recognized university
- When applying for the posts, the degree from a recognized university with Physics and Maths at 12th Level is compulsory.
- Air Force Academy: Any Degree course which is recognized university with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering
- Army/Air Force/Navy candidates must be Graduates. During SSB interview candidates must have proof of Graduation Provisional Certificate.
- For the Air Force and Navy Exam candidates must have Math and Physics in 10+2 and CDS exam candidates require Graduation any stream.
Exam Pattern for CDS Exam-
Exam pattern is categorized as the following:
- Elementary Mathematics exam will take place for the duration of 2 hours. It will be for 100 marks
- General Knowledge will take place for the duration of 2 hours. It will also be for 100 marks
- Elementary Mathematics exam will take place for the duration of 2 hours. It will be for 100 marks
- In total, time duration will be 2 hours and total marks counted will be 300
| Subjects Involved | Test Duration | Total Marks |
| English | 120 Minutes | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 120 Minutes | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 120 Minutes | 100 |
Exam Duration for OTA -(Officers' Training Academy):
- General Knowledge will take place for the duration of 2 hours. It will also be for 100 marks
- Fr subject like English, the candidate has to spend the duration of 2 hours. It will also be for 100 marks
- In total, time duration will be 2 hours and total marks counted will be 200
| Subjects | Duration | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| English | 120 Minutes | 100 | 9 AM to 11 AM |
| General Knowledge | 120 Minutes | 100 | 12 AM to 2 PM |
| Maths | 100 | 100 | 3 PM to 5 PM |
Clear the upcoming CDS exam with Study Campus
The Common Defense Services examination is a golden opportunity for all those people that want to serve the nation. Through the CDS exam, you can apply for either, the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), and the Indian Air Force Academy (IAFA). Our CDS Coaching in Delhi follows a unique teaching method that is centered around results. The experienced faculty members will not only teach you the right way but will also help you design an appropriate study plan to ace the upcoming CDS test.
Study Campus has been recognized among the top coaching for NDA in Delhi so you can rely on us. We have the right proportion of classroom teachings, evaluation tests, and doubt clearing sessions that are enough to help each of our CDS students.
Students from all over South Delhilike Hauz Khas, JNU, Saket, etc. are already registered with us.
Now it is time for your flight. Join the best coaching classes for CDS in Delhi, Munirka, today!
CDS Coaching Centre; New Delhi (Munirka)
F-92, Second Floor, Hanuman Market,
Near Royal Bakery
Munirka, New Delhi 110067
Mobile No. - 8920-180-477
Phone No. - 011-43215799
