Union Public Service Commission conducted Combined Defence Services Examination on 4th February which was appeared by lacs of candidates from across the India. All those candidates who have appeared in the examination must be eager to know the expected cut off of CDS-1 2018 examination although the official cut off will be released by the UPSC after sometime.
CDS-I 2018 EXPECTED CUT OFF
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The question paper of CDS examination this time was moderate so it’s sure that this time cut off of CDS-I 2018 examination will be little higher than the previous examination of CDS-I 2018. So let’s find out the expected cut off of CDS-I 2018 Examination.
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 110 |
| 2. | AFA | 125 |
| 3. | INA | 105 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 90 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 90 |
This year as the question paper was not so tough so one can expect higher cut off than the earlier examination. We can expect around 110 marks for the IMA, 125 for AFA, 105 for NA and 90 for OTA (Men/Women).
PREVIOUS YEAR CUT OFF
UPSC has released the official cut off of previous year CDS examination. It can help the candidates to know about the previous trends of the cut off.
CDS-1 2017 CUT OFF
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 105 |
| 2. | AFA | 115 |
| 3. | INA | 100 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 85 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 85 |
CDS-2 2017 CUT OFF
S.NO. |
ACADEMY |
CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 105 |
| 2. | AFA | 120 |
| 3. | INA | 115 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 85 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 85 |
CDS-2 2016 CUT OFF
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 105 |
| 2. | AFA | 135 |
| 3. | INA | 90 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 72 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 72 |
CDS-1 2016 CUT OFF
S.NO. |
ACADEMY |
CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 72 |
| 2. | AFA | 123 |
| 3. | INA | 63 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 68 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 68 |
CDS-2 2015 CUT OFF
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 150 |
| 2. | AFA | 138 |
| 3. | INA | 99 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 84 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 84 |
CDS-1 2015 CUT OFF
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 102 |
| 2. | AFA | 129 |
| 3. | INA | 99 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 86 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 86 |
CDS-1 2014 CUT OFF
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 99 |
| 2. | AFA | 129 |
| 3. | INA | 99 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 78 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 78 |
CDS-2 2014 CUT OFF
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | CUT-OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 99 |
| 2. | AFA | 129 |
| 3. | INA | 93 |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 86 |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 86 |
So, here with the help of the above excel you can get to know about the cut off of previous year CDS Examination which can give you clear idea as how much one should score to qualify the written examination of CDS Examination every year.
MINIMUM QUALIFYING SECTIONAL CUT OFF
Here in the above section we got to know about the over-all cut off of CDS examination held previously but there is something which is most important and this is known as sectional cut off. It means candidates are supposed to qualify the minimum cut off in every paper i.e. English, GK & Maths failing which you will not be able to qualify the CDS-1 2018 written examination.
SECTIONAL CUT OFF OF PREVIOUS YEAR CDS EXAMINATION
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | SECTIONAL CUT OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 20% |
| 2. | AFA | 20% |
| 3. | INA | 20% |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 20% |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 20% |
The trend shown above in the above excel gives the detail about the minimum sectional cut off of Previous CDS Examination. As in all the previous examination UPSC has set the minimum bar of 20% in each subject.
CDS-1 2018 SECTIONAL CUT OFF (EXPECTED)
| S.NO. | ACADEMY | SECTIONAL CUT OFF |
| 1. | IMA | 20% |
| 2. | AFA | 20% |
| 3. | INA | 20% |
| 4. | OTA (MEN) | 20% |
| 5. | OTA (WOMEN) | 20% |
As discussed earlier a candidate is to score minimum of 20 % marks in each paper to qualify the CDS examination. It is expected that this time also it will be 20%.
CDS-1 2018 ANSWER KEY
All the candidates who have appeared in CDS-1 2018 examination are informed that Major Kalshi Classes has already uploaded the answer key of CDS-1 2018 Examination on 4th February 2018. Candidates can go through the link given-
After going through the link candidates can verify their responses and can start the preparation for SSB Interview.
CDS VIDEO SOLUTIONS
All the students who have appeared in CDS-1 2018 Examination are informed that Major Kalshi Classes is the only defence training institute of India which provides video solution for all the defence examination. This time again Major Kalshi Classes is going to present the video solutions of CDS-1 2018 examination by the well qualified and experienced faculty of India. In video solutions students can get to know the explanation of all the questions asked in CDS-1 2018Examination. They can also ask the questions in the comment section of the video and get all the queries sorted out.
For video solutions candidates can visit on the given link-
CDS-1 2018 MARKS CALCULATOR
After going through the answer key provided by Major Kalshi Classes candidates will get to know as how many marks they may get in CDS-1 2018 Examination. MKC has provided something which is very new and unique for all the candidates. It is known as Marks Calculator, through this candidates can calculate the final marks which they may get in CDS-1 2018 Examination after which students can start the preparation of SSB Interview which is equally important.
CDS-I 2018 RESULT
The result of the CDS-1 2018 Examination will be released by UPSC within 60-90 days on the official website. Candidates can check on the official website or they can also visit to the website of the Major Kalshi Classes which is www.majorkalshiclasses.com.
CDS-I 2018 SSB DATES
As it is already briefed that UPSC will be releasing the result of CDS-1 2018 Examination soon. SSB Interview will be conducted by the respective Selection centres. The time gap between the SSB interview and the release of result will be very less. SSB interview of IMA/AFA & INA will be conducted in June/July/Aug and for OTA it will be conducted in Sep/Oct/Nov. So as we are seeing here the time is very limited. So it’s better to start the preparation of SSB interview as soon as possible if a candidate gets marks which are above the cut off marks given in this blog.
SSB INTERVIEW AT MAJOR KALSHI CLASSES
Major Kalshi Classes is on the renowned defence training institute of India which prepares candidates to join Indian armed forces as an officer and as soldier. Major Kalshi Classes has team of officers who are retired defence officers and has vast experience of assessing thousands of candidates. Major Kalshi classes is the only institute which provides real GTO ground to the candidates. Here at MKC we believe at the internal development of the personality by the means of assisted self-analysis method. For more information about the SSB Interview course at Major Kalshi Classes candidates can go through the link given-www.majorkalshiclasses.com
HOW TO PREPARE FOR CDS-II 2018
If you feel that you haven’t done well in the CDS-1 2018 Examination there is no need to worry. Notification for CDS-II 2018 will be by the UPSC. Students can apply it as soon as possible and can start the preparation which is scheduled in November 2018. So candidates should not waste the time and start the preparations as clearing CDS examination is not so tough but it requires regular and smart study.
MKC provides long term as well as short term courses for CDS Examination. If you want sure success in upcoming CDS Examination they can join MKC which is providing special batch of 45 days and 90 days for the CDS-1 2018 Examination.
For more information candidates can visit- www.majorkalshiclasses.com
CDS-ONLINE TEST SERIES BY MAJOR KALSHI CLASSES PVT LTD
We feel that there are some candidates who are good with their preparations but their good is not enough to crack the CDS-1 2018 Examination. For such candidates Major Kalshi classes has brought CDS Online series through which candidates can practice the virtual test and can get to know their actual performance. Candidates can take a demo test at-www.onlinetestseries.in.
CDS PREPARATION BOOKS BY MKC PUBLICATION
Major Kalshi Classes is the only defence training of India which has got its own publication which provides study materials for all the renowned examination like NDA/CDS/AFCAT/ACC/TA/CPF/SSB. These books are prepared by the well qualified team of subject specialist who have got vast knowledge along with the years of experience about the examination pattern. If you want to ensure your success you can visit on the given link-www.mkcpublication.in.
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