UPSC CDS Exam On April 13 : Admit Card Out Soon, Get Exam Dates, Last Year's Cut Offs

Updated on Mar 05, 2025 11:27

Union Public Service Commision released the CDS 1 notification on December 11, 2024 while the CDS 2 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. To know about the exam, read the full article below.

Kolkata: The Union Public Commision (UPSC) is already set to conduct the Combined Defence Services Examination 2025 on April 13, 2025. This exam offers the gateway to the most prestigious institutions of India like Indian military Academy(IMA), Indian naval Academy(INA), and Indian Air Force Academy(AFA). Now, candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the admit cards, which are expected to be available for download around April 6, 2025.

Direct Link: UPSC CDS Exam Admit card download (Out Soon)

The notification for the CDS 1 2025 was released on December 11, 2024. Outlining the crucial details regarding the eligibility criteria, exam schedule and syllabus. The application window closed on January 1st 2025.

How To Download the UPSC CDS Exam Admit Card 2025?

Please go through the following steps to download the UPSC CDS Admit Card

Step 1: Go to the official UPSC CDS website

Step 2: Click on the Admit card tab

Step 3: Click on the E-Admit card link

Step 4: read the instructions and click "Yes" to continue.

Step 5: Enter registration number, Roll number, DOB and Fathers Name

Step 6: Click submit

Step 7: Download and print the Admit card. Students must carry the Admit card to the exam hall alongside with the National ID.

What Are The Dates For UPSC CDS Exam?

UPSC CDS exam has some events that are happening on particular dates. Please go through the following table for the UPSC CDS 2025 exam dates.

Events	CDS 1	CDS2
Notification release date	December 11, 2024	May 28, 2025
Application Start date	December 11, 2024	May 28, 2025
Last date to Apply	December 31, 2024	June 17, 2025
Admit Card release date	September 13, 2024	To be informed
UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Date	April 13, 2025	September 14, 2025

What Are The UPSC CDS Cut Off 2024?

The cut off of UPSC CDS exam 2024 will help students determine the future prediction of the results. Go through the following table below for the UPSC CDS cut offs 2024.

Academy	Written Exam Cut Offs (out of 300)	Final Exam Cut Offs (Out of 600)
IMA	120	244
INA	100	230
AFA	128	250
OTA (Men)	87	168
OTA (Women)	87	168

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: The UPSC CDS 2025 Written exam consists of three subjects which are English, General knowledge and elementary Mathematics for IMA, INA and IFA. Each subject is for the duration of 2 hours, carries 100 marks.

Ans: The exam is important because it provides jobs for Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy. It ensures that the Candidates must meet the necessary standard to serve for further Indian Defence Forces.

Ans: Create a study plan that covers all of the subjects with the focus on weak areas. Stay updated with the current affairs and maintain the physical fitness.