UPSC has published the official CDS 1 2021 cut-off marks for the written exam and total marks scored by the last recommended candidates.
For the first time in the last 5 years, OTA has crossed 100 plus marks and has been the highest cut-off in CDS 1 2021 whereas per the previous exams AFA was the highest. For OTA (men and women) has 107 marks i.e. 53.5%, AFA cut-off is 158 marks i.e. 52.66%, IMA has 145 marks i.e. 48.33%, INA has 136 marks i.e. 45.33%. The minimum qualifying marks in each subject is 20 marks i.e. 20%.
CDS 1 2021 Official Cut Off Marks
Let us understand the marking system of CDS 1 2021 exam before we talk about the marks you need to score to clear the CDS Exam.
CDS 1 2021 Cut Off Marks [Official]
| S.No | Academy | Cut Off |
| 1 | OTA (Women) | 107 |
| 2 | OTA (Men) | 107 |
| 3 | IMA | 145 |
| 4 | INA | 136 |
| 5 | AFA | 158 |
For IMA AFA INA (Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy)
| SECTION | No.of questions | Marks |
| 1. English | 120 | 100 |
| 2. General Knowledge | 120 | 100 |
| 3. Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 |
| Total marks 300 |
For OTA (Officer Training Academy), there is no mathematics.
| SECTION | No. of questions | Marks |
| 1. English | 120 | 100 |
| 2. General knowledge | 120 | 100 |
| Total marks 200 |
| CDS Paper | English | GK | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Marks for Correct answer | +0.83 marks for each correct option | +0.83 marks for each correct option | +1 marks for each correct option |
| Negative marking | -0.27 marks for each wrong answer | -0.27 marks for each wrong answer | -0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
| For IMA, INA, AFA | ||
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| English | 2 hrs | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 hrs | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 hrs | 100 |
| For OTA | ||
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| English | 2 hrs | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 hrs | 100 |
CDS Exam 2022 – 2023 Study Materials:
