What are the study material for CDS exam?
CDS Books – Elementary Mathematics
| CDS Book List – Elementary Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Books | Author |
| Mathematics for CDS | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Pathfinder for CDS | Arihant Publications |
How should I start my CDS preparation?
Here are some fool-proof preparation tips that can help you clear the CDS exam and become a part of the professional uniformed services:
- Make a Plan:
- Assimilate the Syllabus:
- Updating your General Knowledge:
- Time Management:
- One Subject at a Time:
- Practice is the Key:
- Personality Development:
Which book is best for CDS preparation?
Which is the best book for CDS OTA
- Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar & Composition : S. Chand Publication.
- Word Power Made Easy : Norman Lewis (Goyal Publishers)
- Objective General English : S. P. Bakshi (Arihant Publication)
- General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey.
- Manorama Yearbook.
Is 2 months enough for CDS preparation?
Note: To be very frank, clearing exam conducted by UPSC in 2 months of preparation is not that easy. But still, I have made this strategy which has a 50-60% probability of clearing the overall cutoff marks. So, if you have 10-12 months of preparation time, focus on CDS exam detailed strategy.
How many questions attempt in CDS?
You will have to solve 100-120 questions in 120 minutes. Besides, marking bubbles in the answer sheet and signing attendance in the examination hall will roughly take minimum 15-20 minutes. So, effectively you have about 100 minutes, and hence, 50 seconds per question to read, comprehend and solve the problem.
Do CDS questions repeat?
Yes, one can find a lot of questions repeated in the CDS exams, especially the static general section of the CDS exam.