CDS [Combined Defense Services] examination is conducted by UPSC. In the CDS examination attempting all questions is not necessary, what matters most is that you attempt maximum no of questions with very high accuracy. You should attempt approximately 70 % questions.

Written Pattern for IMA, Naval academy and AFA

Paper Subject Maximum Marks
I English 100
II General Knowledge 100
III Elementary Mathematics 100
Total 300

Written Pattern for OTA
Paper Subject Maximum Marks
I English 100
II General Knowledge 100
Total 200