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CDS Cutoff: Academy-wise Written and Final History, 2012–2025

27 official UPSC sittings, separate OTA men and women figures, written versus final marks, subject minima, a history explorer and practical mock-score analysis.

CDS Exam Syllabus: Subject-wise Pattern for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA

Official academy-wise papers, marks, negative marking and syllabus; a paper chooser, 2026-II vacancies, past-paper evidence and a practical revision method.

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Preparing for CDS? Students also sit

Officer entries to the armed forces: NDA after Class 12, CDS and AFCAT after graduation.

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  • NDASyllabus, pattern & practice
  • AFCATSyllabus, pattern & practice
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