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UPSC CDS Cutoff 2024 Expected for CDS 1 & 2

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UPSC CDS Cutoff is released on the official websites by the commission once the final results are published. Check out expected UPSC CDS Cutoff 2024 & previous year trends.

UPSC CDS Cutoff 2024 Expected for CDS 1 & 2

UPSC CDS Cutoff 2024: The UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. Understanding the cutoff marks is crucial for candidates as it helps them gauge their chances of selection. The UPSC CDS cutoff is the minimum score that candidates must achieve to qualify for the next stage of the selection process, which is the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview

UPSC CDS Cutoff 2024

The UPSC CDS cutoff is determined by the UPSC based on various factors, including the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies. The UPSC CDS 1 cutoff and CDS 2 Cutoff are released separately on the official website The cutoff marks vary for different academies, such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).

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UPSC CDS 2024 Expected Cutoff

The CDS cutoff category-wise is released separately for the written exam and the final selection (including SSB interview scores). The written exam cutoff is usually out of 300 marks for IMA, INA, and AFA, and 200 marks for OTA. Candidates must meet both the overall cutoff and the sectional cutoff (minimum marks in each subject) to qualify. The final cutoff includes marks obtained in both the written exam and the SSB interview. Here is the CDS cutoff prediction:

CDS Written Exam Expected Cut Off 2024

CDS 1 Expected Cutoff 2024

CDS 1 Written Exam (Expected)

CDS 1 Final Cutoff

(Expected) 

CDS Cut off AFA 140-145 265-275
CDS Cut off IMA 116-125 245-255
CDS Cut off INA 109-119 235-245
CDS Cut off OTS (female) 90-95 166-170
CDS Cut off OTS (male) 90-94 165-170

CDS 2 Cutoff 2024

CDS cutoff 2024 (2) will be updated in the table below once released by the exam conducting authorities:

CDS cut off 2023 2
Categories CDS 2 2024 cutoff written exam CDS 2 2024 cutoff final exam
IMA NA NA
INA NA NA
AFA NA NA
OTA (Male) NA NA
OTA (Female) NA NA

How is UPSC CDS Cutoff Determined?

The cutoff for the UPSC CDS exam is determined by several factors that influence the overall score required for candidates to qualify for the next stage. These factors include based on CDS cutoff trends:

  1. Number of Candidates Appearing: A higher number of candidates usually results in a higher cutoff due to increased competition.
  2. Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam is more challenging in a particular year, the cutoff might be lower to account for the difficulty level.
  3. Number of Vacancies: The number of available seats in the different academies (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA) plays a significant role; fewer vacancies generally lead to a higher cutoff.
  4. Performance of Candidates: The overall performance of the candidates, including how many scored exceptionally well, can affect the cutoff. If more candidates perform well, the cutoff tends to increase.
  5. Previous Year CDS Cutoff Trends: Trends from previous years’ cutoffs are also taken into consideration to maintain a level of consistency.
  6. Normalization Process: In cases where multiple shifts or versions of the exam are conducted, a normalization process may be applied to ensure fairness, which can influence the cutoff.

Previous Year UPSC CDS Cutoff

Looking at the previous year’s cutoff gives candidates a benchmark to prepare for the exam. Generally, the cutoff for the Air Force Academy (AFA) tends to be higher compared to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA), reflecting the competitive nature of the AFA. The OTA cutoff is relatively lower due to the exam pattern and the number of vacancies.

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UPSC CDS Cutoff 2023

The UPSC CDS 2023 Cutoff was released on the official website in the cycle of 2024. The minimum CDS qualifying marks in each subject are 20%. The table below displays the official cutoff marks for written marks and final exam of UPSC CDS 1 and CDS 2 examinations conducted in 2023.

CDS 1 2023 Cut Off
Categories CDS  1 2023 Written Cutoff CDS 1 2023 Final Cut off
IMA 132 257
INA 122 247
IFA 142 266
OTA (Male)   101 181 
OTA (Female) 101 184 
CDS 2 2023 Cut Off
Categories CDS 2 2023 written cut off CDS 2 2023 final cut-off
IMA 127 marks (out of 300) 250 (out of 600)
INA 110 marks (out of 300) 237 (out of 600)
IFA 136 marks (out of 300) 259 (out of 600)
OTA (Male) 104 marks (out of 200) 185 (out of 400)
OTA (Female) 104 marks (out of 200) 188 (out of 400)

UPSC CDS Cutoff 2022

The table below displays the official CDS cutoff marks for CDS 1 and CDS 2 examinations conducted in 2022.

CDS 1 2022 Cut Off
Categories CDS  1 2022 Written Cut off CDS 1 2022 Final Cut off
IMA 136 258
INA 128 256
IFA 147 269
OTA (Male) 100 181
OTA (Female) 100 184
CDS 2 2022 Cut Off
Categories CDS 2 2022 written cut off CDS 2 2022 final cut off
IMA 138 263
INA 132 256
IFA 148 270
OTA (Male) 102 183
OTA (Female) 102 184

Previous Year UPSC CDS Cutoff For IMA (2016-2021)

Over the years, the CDS cutoff trends for the CDS exam have shown variations based on factors like the difficulty level of the paper and the number of candidates.  Check out the table below for the CDS cutoff marks for IMA from 2016 to 2021:

Category Written Exam Cut-off
CDS 1 2022 136
CDS 2 2021 138
CDS 1 2021 145
CDS 2 2020 139
CDS 1 2020 130
CDS 2 2019 134
CDS 1 2019 116
CDS 2 2018 116
CDS 1 2018 118
CDS 2 2017 120
CDS 1 2017 125
CDS 2 2016 15
CDS 1 2016 72

Predicting the CDS cutoff for upcoming exams involves analyzing past trends, the number of vacancies, and the difficulty level of the exam. 

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FAQs On UPSC CDS Cutoff

The cutoff for the Indian Military Academy (IMA) typically ranges between 120-130 marks in the written exam.

The CDS cutoff is determined based on the number of candidates, exam difficulty, and the number of vacancies for that year.

No, the UPSC generally releases a uniform cutoff for all categories in the CDS exam.

The cutoff for CDS 1 2023 was 132 marks for IMA, 122 for INA, 142 for AFA, and around 101 marks for OTA.

Understanding the cutoff marks helps you set a target score for your preparation, ensuring you aim to exceed the expected cutoff for your desired academy.
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