Here are some of the important tips you can follow for CDS exam preparation.

• First of all, you need to go through previous year papers to understand the standard of  question and plan accordingly.
• You have to first pick those topics in which you are comfortable and start practice on daily basis. After that move on to difficult part and try to solve it.
• Make sure that you have clear concepts of all topics.
• Try to learn all important formulae’s on paper, which will help you for revision in last time.
• Do practice regularly as much you can.
• Consider various preparation sources like books, e-books, online preparation, online groupds, blogs etc.

Books you can prefer :

English

1. vocabulary- Norman Lewis
2. English Grammar- S.P. Bakshi

General Knowledge

• Lucent
• General Studies Manual by Arihant Publications

Mathematics

Quantum CAT by sarvesh kumar verma

Good Luck!

The exam will have a written test, followed by a personal interview (Intelligence and Personality Test) and a medical test.



CDS question paper pattern - IMA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy





Total marks: 300



Nature of question paper: Objective



Below are the tips which you can follow for your preparation, also let me know if you face any doubt -



Know the syllabus first, candidates who are very good in general mathematics, English and GK, especially the freshers, never look and study the syllabus of CDS exam. Always study the syllabus of cds exam which will help you to understand what they might ask in cds exam paper. After you scan the whole cds exam syllabus, make sure you are filtering out topics where you do not need any preparation and you are 100% confident of clearing it, topics which you are not 100% confident are the one you want to prepare to clear CDS exam.





Refer to previous question papers of cds exam; this method of preparation is followed by many successful candidates since many years. So always solve 10-15 previous question papers and find out where you are lacking, focus on topics which you are sure about and you will succeed without any doubt.





Consider various preparation sources like books, e-books, online preparation, online groups, blogs etc. This will make your preparation rock solid and you will also discover things which you are not aware of while preparing with the single source.





Start well in advance and make a plan as to how you are going to prepare for cds exam, stick to your plan till the end. Most of the candidates who are good enough to clear the cds exam never realize the importance of time, at the last minute they misses out the revising topics which are very important for cds exam, this leads to sure shot failure.



Hope this helps!!!!

CDS (Combined Defence Service Exam)

CDS Exam conducts by UPSC Department two times in a year (CDS 1) & (CDS 2).

CDS Paper includes 3 subjects General knowledge, English and Elementary Mathematics. All papers have 100 marks with a time duration of 02 hours.

Below are the preparation tips you can check

English

To prepare for English, you should develop the habit of reading. you can improve your reading habit via many sources like English Newspapers, Magazines, Notes, books etc. and also enhance your English writing, English speaking, and English listening habits. Make new words lists on a daily basis and try to use it in many sentences

Set Proper Time management for all grammar and vocabulary sections. Give more time to weak sections.

GK

Read Newspapers on a daily basis with consternation this habit increase you the overall General knowledge and also grab some magazines and notes that cover various topics ranging from economy to business to trade policies to the latest awardees in the fields of sports, art, literature etc.

Mathematics

Make a list of important formulas, theorems and tips check some of here Geometry formulas for Circle, Rectangle, Square, tangents etc. Speed Distance and Time-related questions, Math Formula For Area & surface area, Math Formula For Volume, Maths Formulas Of Number System etc to prepare for CDS.

You should also go through previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and level of questions. Solve as many as MCQs for your practice and complete mock test series to analyze your preparation level. So, you can check your performance on regular intervals.

Good Luck!!

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