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CDS Cut Off 2023
Those who appeared for the written examination on 16 April 2023 will be able to access the CDS Cut Off now. The minimum aggregate marks to be scored by the candidates to get selected is the cut-off.
There will be separate cut off lists for the written and the final test. The CDS 1 cut off 2023 will be disclosed after exams and the results are declared on the official site. Here aspirants and candidates can through the passing marks of past years to acknowledge the range of the CDS cut off, and the trend witnessed in the same.
CDS 1 Expected Cut Off 2023
It is important to note that this is not an official CDS cut off, and we will update the official cut off once the UPSC officially declares it. Check below the CDS expected cut off 2023 for IMA, AFA, INA, and OTA.
|
Paper |
Range |
|
IMA |
135-140 |
|
INA |
130-133 |
|
AFA |
145-155 |
|
OTA (Men & Women) |
105-110 |
CDS Cut Off 2023 Release Date
The table shared below to get an idea about the important dates:
|
Event |
Important Dates |
|
CDS 1 Exam Date |
16 April 2023 |
|
Result |
To be Notified |
|
CDS 1 Cut Off 2023 |
To be Notified |
|
CDS 2 Exam Date |
03 September 2023 |
|
Result |
To be Notified |
|
CDS 2 Cut Off 2023 |
To be Notified |
CDS Previous Year Cut Off
The aspirants must look into the CDS previous year cut off to determine the difficulty level of the paper. Hence they are advised to navigate through the tables and gain knowledge about the CDS cut off.
CDS 1 Cut Off 2022
The CDS 1 2022 cut off has not been declared officially. Here we have provided the expected score to see if you will make the cut for the next selection round. Find the details for the CDS cut off given below:
|
Paper |
Range |
|
IMA |
140 |
|
INA |
135 |
|
AFA |
145 |
|
OTA (Men & Women) |
105 |
CDS 1 Cut Off 2021
We have provided the CDS 1 Cut-off 2021 below:
|
CDS 1 2021 Cut Off |
||
|
Paper |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
145 |
268 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
136 |
260 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
158 |
281 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
107 |
189 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
107 |
191 |
CDS 2 Cut Off 2021
Here we have shared the expected cut off CDS 2 2021 in the given table. Check out the CDS cut off marks for the tier two Combined Defence Services exam below:
|
Paper |
Range |
|
IMA |
142-148 |
|
INA |
130-135 |
|
AFA |
150-155 |
|
OTA (Men & Women) |
112 - 118 |
CDS Cut Off 2020
Here we have provided the cut off marks for both tiers of CDS 2020.
|
Paper |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
139 |
263 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
134 |
257 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
152 |
279 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
97 |
179 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
97 |
178 |
CDS 1 Cut Off 2020
|
Name of Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
130 |
250 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
118 |
242 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
143 |
274 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
93 |
173 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
93 |
177 |
CDS Cut Off 2019
Here we have provided the CDS cut off 2019 for the written test and the final exam.
CDS 2 Cut Off 2019
|
Name of the Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
134 |
258 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
122 |
245 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
148 |
272 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
95 |
176 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
95 |
179 |
Cut Off for CDS 1 2019
|
Name of the Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
116 |
242 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
105 |
223 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
129 |
264 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
78 |
160 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
78 |
162 |
CDS Cut Off Marks 2018
We have provided the CDS 2018 cut-off where the aspirants needed to score at least 20% to qualify for a section.
CDS 2 Cut Off 2018
|
Name of the Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
116 |
242 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
102 |
228 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
131 |
253 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
80 |
162 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
80 |
163 |
CDS 1 Cut Off 2018
|
Name of the Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
118 |
240 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
98 |
225 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
138 |
279 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
69 |
154 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
69 |
150 |
CDS Cut Off 2017
Here we have provided the CDS cut-off for 2017.
CDS 1 Cut Off 2017
|
Name of the Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
125 |
249 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
118 |
241 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
144 |
268 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
82 |
163 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
82 |
164 |
CDS 2 Cut Off 2017
|
Name of the Academy |
Written Test (*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
120 |
244 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
111 |
237 |
|
IAFA (Indian Airforce Academy) |
135 |
260 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
86 |
167 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
86 |
171 |
CDS Cut Off Marks 2016
The CDS cut-off marks 2016 are provided here:
CDS 1 Cut Off 2016
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 1 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 1 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
72 |
214 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
63 |
217 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
123 |
249 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
68 |
150 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
68 |
157 |
CDS 2 Cut Off 2016
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS-II Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS-II Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
105 |
227 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
90 |
225 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
135 |
258 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
72 |
157 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
72 |
159 |
CDS Cut Off 2015
The CDS previous year cut off will help candidates determine an effective strategy and set a target score for the exam. We have provided the CDS 1 & 2 cutoff marks 2015 for the written test and final exam in the tables below:
CDS 1 Cut Off 2015
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 1 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 1 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
102 |
225 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
99 |
225 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
129 |
264 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
86 |
168 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
86 |
172 |
CDS 2 Cut Off 2015
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 2 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 2 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
105 |
227 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
99 |
227 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
138 |
269 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
84 |
166 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
84 |
170 |
CDS Cut Off 2014
We have provided the CDS 2014 cut-off here:
CDS 1 Cut Off 2014
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 1 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 1 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
99 |
222 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
99 |
222 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
129 |
250 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
78 |
159 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
78 |
160 |
CDS 2 Cut Off 2014
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 2 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 2 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
99 |
224 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
93 |
224 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
129 |
257 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
86 |
168 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
86 |
170 |
CDS Cut Off Marks 2013
Here we have provided the CDS cut off list of 2013.
CDS 1 Cut Off 2013
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 1 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 1 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
102 |
225 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
75 |
206 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
129 |
256 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
72 |
154 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
72 |
152 |
CDS 2 Cut Off 2013
|
Name of the Academy |
CDS 2 Written Test (Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate) |
CDS 2 Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate) |
|
IMA (Indian Military Academy) |
111 |
231 |
|
INA (Indian Naval Academy) |
111 |
231 |
|
IAFA (Indian Air force Academy) |
135 |
266 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Men) |
76 |
158 |
|
OTA (Officers Training Academy: Women) |
76 |
160 |
Factors Influencing the CDS Cut Off
There are several factors which the applicants must be aware of, which are mentioned as follows:
● The number of aspirants taking the CDS Exam.
● The vacancies are notified by the concerned authorities.
● The level of the question paper (Difficult, Easy, Moderate).
Steps to Check CDS Cut Off 2023
Here we have provided the steps to successfully download the passing marks list for the upcoming exam:
● Visit the official website to check the CDS cut off.
● Click on the tab stating ‘Examination’.
● Select ‘Cut Off’’.
● Click on the respective link stating the same.
● The CDS cut off subject-wise will be shown on the screen, the applicants must keep a saved copy of the same on their device.
CDS Cut Off FAQs
What is CDS Cut Off 2023?
UPSC releases the CDS cut off after every exam is successfully conducted. Cut off is the list that shows the aggregate score to be obtained by the candidates to get selected. CDS cut off for the written exam and the final merit lists are released separately on the official UPSC website.
What is CDS 1 2023 Expected Cut Off?
The CDS expected cut off was released on 16 April 2023 right after the exam is over. It was declared by the defence exam experts at BYJU's Exam Prep based on the difficulty level of the paper and the feedback received from the students. The CDS 1 2023 expected cut off for different branches are as follows:
● IMA: 135-140
● INA: 130-133
● AFA: 145-155
● OTA: 105-110
What are the factors determining CDS Cut Off?
There can be numerous factors that determine CDS cut off 2023. These factors play a great role in influencing the performance of the candidate and their chances of getting selected. Factors such as the number of aspirants, number of vacancies, and level of the question paper affect the cutoff.
When will CDS cut off 2023 be released?
The UPSC will be disclosing the CDS cut off 2023 after the result. The exam was held on 16 April 2023. The experts at BYJU's Exam Prep determined the CDS expected cut off by analyzing the difficulty level of the exam and various other factors which is provided above.
How to check the CDS exam cut off?
The applicants can check the CDS exam cut off by moving to the official site, and clicking on the tab mentioning “ Examination”. Next, click on “Cut off and select the link respective link. The subject-wise CDS cut off will be displayed on the screen. It is advisable for the applicants to save the PDF for future reference.
Are the CDS cut off released separately for the written test and the final selection?
Yes, the CDS cut off is released after the written test, and the candidates qualifying in the same will move ahead for the SSB interview. The final merit list will be a cumulative score of the written test and the SSB interview. Candidates can view the cut off from the official website.
What is the importance of analyzing the CDS previous year cut off?
If the applicants analyze the CDS previous year cut off rightly, they will be able to set a safe target score and formulate an effective strategy according to that. The previous year cut off marks will also provide elaborate details about the difficulty level of the question paper.
Where can I download CDS 1 2023 cut off?
CDS 1 2023 cut off is now available for download on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates can alternatively find the passing marks for CDS 1 2023, and previous years here in the tables provided.
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