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April 6, 2026
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Free CDS Mock Test 2026: Combined Defence Services Elementary Maths Prep

Take our Free CDS Elementary Mathematics Mock Test 2026. 100 questions in 120 minutes. Practice Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry for UPSC CDS exam and IMA, OTA, AFA, INA entry.

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted by UPSC twice a year for recruitment of officers to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). CDS is the most common route for graduates to join the Indian Armed Forces as commissioned officers.

The CDS exam comprises three papers: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (for IMA, INA, AFA — not required for OTA). Our mock focuses on the challenging Elementary Mathematics paper that eliminates a large portion of candidates.

Challenge yourself with our Free CDS Elementary Mathematics Mock Test 2026.



❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What sections are tested in the UPSC CDS exam?

UPSC CDS for IMA, AFA, and INA consists of three papers: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each). For OTA, only English and General Knowledge are mandatory.

Is there negative marking in the CDS exam?

Yes, UPSC CDS has a negative marking of -0.33 (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to each question for every wrong response.

What is a good score to clear the CDS written exam?

A score of 120-130+ out of 300 is usually safe to clear the written cutoff for IMA, while 100+ out of 200 is sufficient for the OTA cutoff.


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