UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2023: Check weightage, marking scheme, and other details

Mahima Gupta

Updated On: April 14, 2023 02:00 PM

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2023 along with the weightage, marking scheme, and other details can be checked by aspirants before taking up the examination.
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UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2023: The written examination of UPSC CDS 1 2023 is all set to be held in offline mode on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The CDS Exam Pattern 2023 comprises of written test and SSB Interview. The exam for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections which are Elementary Mathematics, English, and General Knowledge, while OTA comprises two sections i.e, General Knowledge and English. The maximum marks for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300 while for OTA is 200. Candidates must note that each section’s duration is of 2 hours.

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2023: Check weightage, marking scheme, and other details

Candidates must have a fair understanding of the exam pattern and marking scheme of the UPSC CDS 1 exam 2023 to attempt the questions more easily.

A) For Admission to Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) & Indian Military Academy (IMA)

Subject

Duration

Maximum Marks

English

2 Hours

100

General Knowledge

2 Hours

100

Mathematics

2 Hours

100

SSB Test/Interview

5 Days

300

B) For Admission to the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA):

Subject

Duration

Maximum Marks

English

2 Hours

100

General Knowledge

2 Hours

100

SSB Test/Interview

5 Days

300

UPSC CDS Marking Scheme 2023

Exam takers before appearing for the examination must be aware of the UPSC CDS 2023 Marking Scheme to avoid the deduction of the scores.

Correct Response

  • English and General Knowledge: + 0.83 Mark
  • Maths: + 1 Mark

Incorrect Response

0.33 marks will be deducted

Unattempted Questions

No marks will be given

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