INTRODUCTION

The Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam is a

challenging but rewarding opportunity to join the Indian
Armed Forces. In this presentation, we'll share tips on how
to crack the exam in just 5 months.

STRATEGIES
• Use the tips given in this session
• Use what you know from personal experience or knowledge.
 CDS Paper Analysis – GS
Topics 2023-1 2023-II 2022-1 2022-II
History 22 22 21 21
Polity 11 6 13 18
Geography 20 18 22 19
Physics 10 10 12 10
Chemistry 11 10 9 10
Biology 10 10 9 10
Economics 9 10 12 9
Current Affairs 27 34 15 23
 CREATE A STUDY PLAN

Set aside dedicated study time each day and plan out your study
schedule. Focus on high-yield topics like geography, current
affairs, and Science.

STRATEGY
• You may plan according to your own schedule.
 BUILD YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Reading is one of the best ways to expand your general knowledge. You can read
books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, websites, or any other sources of information
that interest you. Reading can expose you to different topics, perspectives, facts, and
opinions that can enrich your knowledge base. Try to read from a variety of sources
and genres to diversify your learning.

STRATEGIES
• Watch educational videos
• Play trivia games and quizzes
• Listen to podcasts and audiobooks
 ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES

TAKE CONCISE NOTES WHILE STUDYING TEACH CONCEPTS TO OTHERS

• SUMMARIZE KEY POINTS TO • EXPLAINING CONCEPTS TO SOMEONE ELSE HELPS

REINFORCE UNDERSTANDING AND AID SOLIDIFY YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE
IN REVISION

STRATEGY
• Review your notes, textbooks, slides, handouts, and any other sources of
information that are relevant for the exam. Make sure you understand the main
concepts
PYQs asked in CDS
PYQs asked in CDS
 PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Take mock tests regularly to get a feel for the

exam format and timing. Review your answers to
identify areas for improvement.

YOU MAY GIVE FREE MOCK TEST IN OFFILNE

UNACADEMY CENTRE CHANDIGARH.
Let’s Target 50+
in GS
BASIC ENGLISH SYLLABUS
GRAMMAR

VOCABULARY

READING
STAYING MOTIVATED

Set rewards for achieving study milestones

• Celebrate your progress to stay motivated throughout
the journey
Take breaks and indulge in hobbies
• Engage in activities you enjoy to rejuvenate and
prevent burnout

Visualize your success.

 GRAMMAR Marks: 50

NOUNS ARTICLES VERBS

SVA PRONOUNS ADJECTIVES

ADVERBS CONJUNCTIONS PREPOSITIONS

 GRAMMAR Marks: 50

TENSES NARRATION VOICE

 TOPICS Marks: 50

SPOTTING THE ERROR

PARTS OF SPEECH
SENTENCE COMPLETION
FILL IN THE BLANKS
CLOZE TEST
SOME LATEST PATTERN QUESTIONS
 VOCABULARY Marks: 90

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS

IDIOMS PHRASES

SPELLING
 NEW PATTERN Marks: 90

WORD
HOMOPHONES
MEANINGS
 READING Marks: 50

UNSEEN PASSAGE
ORDERING OF WORDS
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
 How to Crack CDS 2024 |
4 Months Strategy
Follow a proper schedule
Focus more on basics
Write important words everyday
Don’t make vocabulary monotonous
Mock tests and previous year question papers:
Revision is very important
Believe in yourself
PASSAGE FROM OUR CLASS ASKED IN CDS – I - 2023
PASSAGE FROM OUR CLASS ASKED IN CDS – I - 2023
 Importance of GENERAL SCIENCE in CDS
 Questions : 28-34
 Marks : 23-28
 Easy – 50 %, Moderate – 25 % & Difficult – 25 %

 Safe Score : 20+

 Books
NCERTS – 6th -10th
 Topics

Physics Chemistry Biology

8-10 8-10 10-14

 Previous Year Question Papers
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 CDS (I) 2024
EXAM
COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES
MATHS PAPER(IMA/AFA/INA)
Number of 100
Questions

Marks 120

Duration 2 hours

Negative 1/3rd
Marking
TWO PARTS
Arithmetic 15-25
ADVANCE MATHS 75-85
Sample Questions from 2023
Sample Questions from 2023
How to Prepare for CDS Maths
Complete Syllabus

Daily Revision

Focus on Important Topics

Make a Proper Timetable

PYQ Paperwise (2021-2023)

Books- CDS Maths

Maintain Physical Fitness