UPSC CDS is conducted twice a year for admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Degree of a recognized University (Engineering Degree required for INA/AFA).
19 to 24 years (IMA/INA/AFA), 19 to 25 years (OTA).
Written Examination (Offline) -> SSB Interview (5-Day Testing) -> Document Verification & Medical Examination.
| Subject / Test Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Mins | 0.33 marks |
| General Knowledge | 120 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Mins | 0.33 marks |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Mins | 0.33 marks |
| Subject Area | Topic Name | Weightage | Difficulty Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Defence & Current Events | 35.0% | Moderate |
| Math | Geometry & Trigonometry | 35.0% | Moderate |
| Year | Category | Cutoff Marks | Total Marks | Qualifying Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136.00 | 300.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 128.00 | 300.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 148.00 | 300.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 102.00 | 200.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 102.00 | 200.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 136.00 | 300.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 128.00 | 300.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 148.00 | 300.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 102.00 | 200.00 | Verified Official | |
| 2025 | 102.00 | 200.00 | Verified Official |