CDS 1 2025 Expected Cutoff: Check Qualifying Marks
UPSC CDS 1 Expected Cutoff 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the CDS 1 2025 cutoff scores after the announcement of the final result. The CDS 1 exam 2025 has been conducted on April, 2025. Applicants who attended the exam can check the cutoff online from the official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in. Moreover, they can find the cutoff for the recruitment cycle 2024-25 on this page after the authority releases it.
**Steps to attempt a UPSC CDS mock test are mentioned below in this article.
There are many factors that determine the cutoff marks. It is crucial that applicants assess the previous year’s cutoff trends and establish a target to achieve high marks in the exam. It will give a fair idea of the exam’s difficulty level and the competition. Read the complete article to know the expected and previous years’ CDS 1 cutoff.
CDS 1 2023 Expected Cutoff
Candidates can check the expected cutoff to analyze their performance and determine their prospects of progressing to the next round. Here are the expected cutoff marks for the UPSC CDS 1 exam:
Academy
Written Exam
Final Exam
IMA (Indian Military Academy)
120 – 130
245 – 255
INA (Indian Naval Academy)
105 – 120
233 – 245
AFA (Air Force Academy)
145 – 150
268 – 270
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men
73 – 85
162 – 170
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women
74 – 85
164 – 170
UPSC CDS 1 2025 Cutoff Release Date
The cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates must obtain to qualify for the next round. The lowest marks scored by the candidate and the number of vacancies determine the final CDS cutoff. Before getting into further details, check out the important dates related to cutoff from the below table:
Events
CDS 1 Dates
CDS Exam Date 2025
April 2025
CDS Result 2025
May 2025
Cuoff Release Date
May 2025
Steps to Check CDS Minimum Qualifying Marks
The CDS 1 cutoff will be tentatively released in May 2025. Candidates must follow the below steps to check the cutoff:
1st Step: Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in.
2nd Step: Click on the “Examination” tab.
3rd Step: Select “Cutoff Marks” from the menu.
4th Step: Click on the relevant link.
5th Step: The CDS 1 cutoff scores for each course will display on the screen in PDF format.
6th Step: Save the file after downloading it.
How To Attempt Embibe’s UPSC CDS Mock Tests?
Know the steps to take the UPSC CDS mock test series below:
1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
4th Step: Select the Goal “Defence” from the dropdown and click on “Next”.
5th Step: Search and select “UPSC CDS” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
7th Step: Click “Test” from the header section.
8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
9th Step: Click on any UPSC CDS subjects.
10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.
Factors Determining CDS 1 Cutoff Marks 2025
The Combined Defence Services Examination is held to fill Commissioned Officer positions in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The qualifying score will depend upon a lot of factors, such as:
Total number of vacancies in the various courses
Total number of candidates appearing for the exam
The difficulty level of the exam
Note: UPSC decides the CDS minimum qualifying marks after the exam gets conducted, depending on all these factors.
Previous Years’ CDS 1 Cutoff Marks
The UPSC CDS exam is conducted twice a year. The candidate must go through the previous year’s CDS 1 qualifying marks to estimate this year’s cutoff. However, we recommend candidates prepare in a manner that guarantees a far higher score than the cutoff. Scroll down to check the previous year’s qualifying marks below:
CDS 1 2021 Cutoff
Course
Written Test (*Aggregate Marks of the Last Selected Candidate)
Final Exam (Marks of Last Recommended Candidate)
IMA
145
268
INA
136
260
AFA
158
281
OTA (Men)
107
189
OTA (Women)
107
191
CDS 1 2020 Cutoff
Academy
Written Exam Marks
Final Exam Marks
IMA
130
250
INA
118
242
AFA
143
274
OTA (Men)
93
173
OTA (Women)
93
177
Official CDS 1 Cutoff 2019
Academy
Written Exam Marks
Final Exam Marks
IMA
116
242
INA
105
233
AFA
129
264
OTA (Men)
78
160
OTA (Women)
78
162
Official CDS 1 Cutoff 2018
Academy
Written Exam Marks
Final Exam Marks
IMA
118
240
INA
98
225
AFA
138
279
OTA (Men)
69
154
OTA(Women)
69
150
CDS Final Cutoff 2025
After the SSB interview and medical examination, the Union Public Service Commission releases the final cutoff based on which candidates will be selected.
Now that candidates have a clear idea about the cutoff, they should focus on securing higher than the cutoff marks. As can be seen above, the cutoff has increased over the years. So, the upcoming CDS exam cutoff will be more or less than last year. Therefore, candidates must study in an organized manner and finish all the topics under all the sections mentioned in the CDS syllabus.
Here are the most commonly asked about UPSC CDS Cutoff 2025:
Q: When will CDS 1 2025 cutoff marks be announced?
A: The CDS 1 2025 qualifying marks will be tentatively released in May 2025.
Q: How can I check CDS 2025 cutoff?
A: Candidates can check the qualifying marks for CDS 1 2025 exam from the official website or directly from this page.
Q: When will be the CDS final qualifying score released?
A: The CDS final cutoff will be declared after the conclusion of the whole selection procedure.
Q: What are the factors that affect the CDS 1 cutoff?
A: The factors affecting the CDS cutoff are the number of vacancies, candidates who appeared for the exam and the difficulty level of the exam.
Q: What is the procedure for selection in CDS 2025?
A: The final selection is based on the marks obtained by candidates in the written examination and the SSB interview. Candidates are also required to secure the minimum qualifying marks of 20% in each subject.
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