CDSE (I/II) 2017 Exam Pattern & other Details

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2 The entrance for Combined Defence Services Examination comprises of a Written Exam followed by Intelligence and Personality Test. The details follow: The exam is carried out by UPSC twice a year for the recruitment of graduates in three defense Services: Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy Also the eligible and shortlisted candidates can get training under the Military Training Academies which are most powerful Academies for training: Indian Military Academy Air Force Academy Officer Training Academy for Indian Short Service Commission Naval Academy for Navy (A) Tentative Schedule: (Examination held twice a year) (i) Notification of Examination November and July (ii) Conduct of Examination February and October (B) Age-limits: Indian Military Academy Naval Academy Air Force Academy Officers Training Academy Years Years Years Years (C) Educational Qualifications: IMA & OTA Naval Academy Air Force Academy Degree of a recognized University or equivalent B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 or Bachelor of Engg ORs (officer Ranks) DEFENCE FORCES PBORs (Persons Below Officers Ranks) CDSE OFFICER 15 OLQs Written Test + SSB Interview IMA, AFA & NA = 600 OTA = 400 Marks 2

3 The written exam consists of three papers for IMA,AFA, NA and two papers for OTA i.e. Mathematics paper is excluded for OTA candidates. Written Examination Paper Subject Duration Maximum Marks I English 2 hours 100 II Mathematics 2 hours 100 III General Ability Test 2 hours 100 Total 300 General (but important) instructions about written examination- The General Ability Test consists of the following subjects- Part Subject Maximum Marks Sections -(A-G) General Ability Test 100 (A) Physics 7 (B) Chemistry 9 (C) Biology 8 (D) History, Freedom Movement etc. 22 (E) Geography 25 (F) Polity 11 (G) Economy 8 (H) Current Events 10 Total 100 Kindly Note : Out of maximum marks assigned to General Ability Test paper, questions on Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H will carry approximately 7%, 9%, 8%, 22%, 25%,11%, 8% and 10% weightages respectively. SSB Interview The Union Public Service Commission will declare a qualified list of candidates (based on the written exam). The selected candidates will appear before a Services Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test. Candidates for the Air Force wing, along with officer potentiality assessment, will also undergo a Pilot Aptitude Test. For further details about the same you can visit our website All About SSB Section & watch 30 Minutes video. The names of candidates who qualify for all the Services of CDSE will appear in all the Merit List. The final selection for admission will be made in order of merit depending on the number of vacancies in each wing. The selection will be subject to medical fitness and suitability in all other respects. PAPER 1: ENGLISH: 3

4 The question paper will be designed to test the candidates understanding of English and workmanlike use of words. PAPER 2: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The Paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which Candidate should be able to answer without special study. PAPER 3: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS ARITHMETIC: Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental Operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal, fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. Elementary Number Theory- Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables. ALGEBRA Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, Solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear in equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or in equations in two Variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices. TRIGONOMETRY Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 0 < x < 90 Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 0, 30, 45, 60 and 90 Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. GEOMETRY Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a Point (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normal, (ix) Loci. MENSURATION Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which Can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and Volume of spheres. STATISTICS Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation, frequency Polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency. Note: Paper one (English) and Paper 2 (General Knowledge) is for IMA, AFA, INA and OTA. However OTA aspirants through CDSE will not require to attempt Elementary mathematics question paper. 4

5 INTELLIGENCE AND PERSONALITY TEST In addition to the interview the candidates will be put to Intelligence Tests both verbal and non-verbal, designed to assess their basic intelligence. They will also be put to Group Tests such as group discussions, group planning, outdoor group tasks, and asked to give brief lectures on specified subjects. All these tests are intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also his social traits and interests in current affairs. Cut off Marks of CDSE Entrance Exam Cut off marks of CDSE (I), 2014 Written Exam Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates Final Exam Marks of last recommended candidates IMA INA AFA OTA (Men) OTA(Women) You need to score a minimum of 20 % marks in each subject to clear cut-off Cut off marks of CDSE (II), 2014 Written Exam Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates Final Exam Marks of last recommended candidates IMA 99 (33% marks) 224 INA 93 (31% marks) 224 AFA 129 (43% marks) 257 OTA (Men) 86 (43% marks) 168 OTA(Women) 86 (43% marks) 170 You need to score a minimum of 20 % marks in each subject to clear cut-off & 40 % in SSB Test SPEED & ACCURACY MATTERS THE MOST IN CDSE EXAM,LEARN HOW TO YOU SOLVE THEM QUICKLY Mathematics Q.1 If A+B+C = then Sin A Sin B + Sin B Sin C + Sin C Sin A =? 5

6 (a) (b) (c) 1 (d) Q.2 In a parallelogram ABCD,Coordinates of its three vertices are (2,16) (6,7) & (8,11).Find the coordinates of its fourth vertex? (a) (3,6) (b) (4,5) (c) (4,6) (d) (4,20) Q.3 If a, b and c are in A.P. then bc, ca, ab are in? (a) A.P. (b) G.P. (c) H.P. (d) None Q.5 Find the equation of a line,which passes through the point (2,3)? (a) 2x - 3y = 5 (b) 3x 2y = 0 (c) 2x + 3y = 1 (d) 3x - 2y = 6 English 1. Antonyms, Synonyms & one word substitution on the basis of the roots Roots Meaning Examples Anti Against, Opposite Antivirus, Anti-corruption, Antiparty,Antiterrorism,Antipathy, Antibiotic, Anticeptic Trans One place to another Transfer, Transport, Transaction, Transparent, Translation, Translation etc. Aqua Water Aqueous, Aquarium, Aquafina, Aquaguard, Aquatic-animals, Aquatic-plants, etc. Bio Life Biology, Bio-diversity, Bio-fuel, Bio-mass, Bio- molecule, Autobiography etc. 2. Para - Jumbles (Sequencing) Cause- Effect relationship Noun-Pronoun Sequence Mandatory Pair Chronology Article way 3. Passages Direct based ( CUT-COPY PASTE ) Inference based on the basis of Critical Reasoning Need to understand force of Argument, Tone of a passage & type of statement. 4. Grammar According to the rules & regulations of modern English usage. Course Details Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE- II) 2015 Fee Rs /- only for IMA,AFA & NA 1. Course wraping up - Basic Clarity Advance Level Typical Level Revision 2. Test Series - 10 Full Length Test Series Sectional Tests All India Rank 3. Workshops - Test Series Result Analysis workshop Current Affairs Analysis 4. Interview Classes- Group Discussion Screening Test WAT TAT PI 5. Notes / Study Material- English Booklet Physics Booklet Chemistry Biology Booklet History Booklet Geography Polity Booklet Current Affairs Maths Booklet 6

7 Course Details Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE-I/ II) 2017 Fee Rs /- only for OTA (Officers Training Academy) 1. Course wraping up - Basic Clarity Advance Level Typical Level Revision 2. Test Series - 10 Full Length Test Series Sectional Tests All India Rank 3. Workshops - Test Series Result Analysis workshop Current Affairs Analysis 4. Interview Classes- Group Discussion Screening Test WAT TAT PI 5. Notes / Study Material- English Booklet Physics Booklet Chemistry Biology Booklet History Booklet Geography Polity Booklet Current Affairs 27-Students cleared written test of CDSE in

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