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<p>For aspiring Commissioned Officers, the CDS 2023 is a golden opportunity. Did you know that the CDS Notification 2023 was released on 17th May 2023? In order to ace this examination, you must have an understanding of the CDS Syllabus 2023.</p>

<p>In this blog, we will analyze the CDS Syllabus 2023 and answer all the questions you may have about the same. Further, keep in mind that the information provided in this blog is 100% authentic and solely based on the official CDS <a href="https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDS-II-23-engl-170523R.pdf">Notification </a>2023 released on 17 May 2023 via <a href="https://upsc.gov.in">UPSC's official website</a>. Also, if you want to know more about the official notification, you can check out our blog <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/latest-notifications/cds-2-notification-2023-recruitment-for-349-govt-jobs">CDS Notification 2023</a> by clicking on the embedded link. Now, let us dive into the analysis of the CDS Syllabus 2023. </p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-0"><strong>CDS Syllabus 2023 Overview</strong></h2>

<p>Before we go any further, why don't we take a quick look at the subjects you need to keep in mind while preparing for the examination? Hence, the image below will provide you with an answer to "What subjects do you need to prepare if you aim to clear the CDS Examination 2023?"</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/UPSC_CDS_Syllabus_2023_(1).svg" style="height:302px; width:600px"></p>

<p>[Source: KD Live]</p>

<p>Now that you have an overview of the subjects included in the CDS syllabus 2023, let's delve into the specific topics within each of these subjects.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/UPSC_CDS_Syllabus_2023_(2).svg" style="height:300px; width:600px"></p>

<p>[Source: KD Live]</p>

<p>We hope that you are now familiar with the subjects, and their respective topics you need to prepare for. Further, let's analyze the CDS Syllabus 2023 along with the topic-wise weightage.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-1"><strong>Download CDS Syllabus 2023 PDF</strong></h2>

<p>As decoded in the picture above, the written examination for CDS 2023 consists of three main subjects:</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>English</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>General Knowledge</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Elementary Mathematics</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>However, if you are applying for the Officers’ Training Academy, you need not appear in the Elementary Mathematics section of the examination. Further, let us discuss the syllabus for each of these subjects along with the topic-wise weightage in detail. </p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-2"><strong>CDS Syllabus 2023 - Written Examination</strong></h2>

<p>As stated in the official notification, the CDS examination comprises a written examination followed by an interview for Intelligence and Personality Test. The written exam consists of three subjects- English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. However, Elementary Mathematics is only for candidates who want admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy. </p>

<p> Consequently, let us analyze the topics under each of these subjects along with the weightage for the same.</p>

<p><strong>English Language</strong></p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center"><strong>Topics</strong></div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center"><strong>No. of Questions</strong></div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Antonyms </div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Cloze Composition </div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Completion of Sentence</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Idioms & Phrases </div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Fill in the Blanks </div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Ordering of Sentences</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Ordering of words in a sentence</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Parts of Speech</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Preposition & Determiners</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Reading Comprehension</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Spotting Error</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Synonyms</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>Clearly, from the table above, we do understand that every topic is of equal importance for the CDS English exam.</p>

<p><strong>General Knowledge</strong></p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center"><strong>Topics</strong></div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center"><strong>No. of Questions</strong></div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Biology</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Chemistry</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Physics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>CA/Env</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">34</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Economics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>History</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">22</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Geography</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">18</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Polity</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>It is evident from the above table that CA/Env is a frequently asked topic in General Knowledge.</p>

<p><strong>Elementary Mathematics</strong></p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center"><strong>Topic</strong></div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center"><strong>No. of Questions</strong></div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Algebraic Identities</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">14</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Area and Perimeter(2D)</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Average</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Basic Operation and Factorisation</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Circle</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Data Interpretation</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Divisibility</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Geometry</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">4</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>HCF and LCM</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">4</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Height & Distance</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">7</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Linear Equations</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Lines and Angles</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Polynomials and Inequations</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Powers and Roots</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Problem on Age</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Profit and Loss</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Properties of Number System</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Quadratic</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Ratio and Proportion</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">4</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>SI and CI</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Statistics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Time and Distance</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Triangles</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Trigonometry</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">11</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Volume and Surface Area(3D)</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Work and Time</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div style="text-align:center">2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>Last but not least, according to our analysis, the most important topics in Elementary Mathematics are Algebraic Identities and Trigonometry. Hence, every subject has 120 questions and carries 100 marks each.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-3"><strong>CDS Syllabus 2023 - Intelligence and Personality Test</strong></h2>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/UPSC_CDS_Syllabus_2023_(3).svg" style="height:289px; width:600px"></p>

<p>[Source: KD Live]</p>

<p>This test consists of two stages:</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Stage I: </strong>Firstly<strong>, </strong>stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception/Description Test.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Stage II: </strong>Secondly, stage II comprises the Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Now that we are familiar with the CDS Syllabus 2023, let us now that a look at the CDS Exam Pattern.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-4"><strong>CDS Exam Pattern 2023</strong></h2>

<p>Furthermore, it is important that you are aware of the exam pattern since helps you pave your way through this challenging journey. Further, it helps you create a study plan. Therefore, as we have already seen, the Written Exam for CDS 2023 comprises three subjects. Moreover, we have attached a snip from the original notification for your reference below. It will help you form a better understanding of the CDS Exam Pattern.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/UPSC_CDS_Exam_Pattern_2023_(1).svg" style="height:103px; width:500px"></p>

<p>[Source: upsc.gov.in]</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/UPSC_CDS_Exam_Pattern_2023_(2).svg" style="height:85px; width:500px"></p>

<p>[Source: upsc.gov.in]</p>

<p>Moreover, if you want to know more about the <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/exam-pattern/cds-2-exam-pattern-2023-120-questions-in-120-minutes">CDS Exam Pattern 2023</a>, you check out our blog on the same by clicking on the embedded link.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-5"><strong>CDS Marking Scheme 2023</strong></h2>

<p>Moving forward, let us take a quick look at the marking scheme for CDS 2023. The maximum marks for the written examination and the interviews are equal i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300 for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and 200 for Officers’ Training Academy. Further, the written examination consists of objective-type questions only. Also, the question papers for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics are set bilingually (both in Hindi and English). </p>

<p>In addition to this, there is a negative marking of 0.33 marks for every incorrect answer.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1150-6"><strong>CDS 2023 Exam Dates</strong></h2>

<p>How do you make sure that every important milestone in the IDBI Executive Examination 2023 is marked in your memory? It is crucial that you are aware of the important exam dates for the CDS 2023. According to the official CDS notification, the important dates are as follows:</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Events</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>CDS 2023 Dates</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Release of the official CDS Notification 2023</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>17th May 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Date for submission of online applications</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>17th May 2023 to 6th June 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Last date for receipt of online applications</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6th June 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Opening of the Correction window</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>7th June 2023 to 13th June 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Exam Date</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3rd September 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>To conclude, we hope that this blog has provided you with enough clarity regarding the CDS Syllabus 2023. Further, if you want to know more about the CDS exam or any other exams, stay tuned to our blogs at <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/">KD Campus</a>. We wish you all the very best for your future!</p>


<p>For aspiring&nbsp;Commissioned Officers, the UPSC CDS 2023 is a golden opportunity. Did you know that the UPSC CDS Notification 2023 was released on 17th May 2023? In order to ace this examination, you must have an understanding of the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023.</p>

<p>In this blog, we will analyze the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023 and answer all the questions you may have about the same.&nbsp;Further, keep in mind that the information provided in this blog is 100% authentic and solely based on the official <a href="https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDS-II-23-engl-170523R.pdf">CDS Notification 2023</a> released on 17th May 2023. Also, if you want to know more about the official notification, you can check out our blog <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/latest-notifications">CDS Notification 2023</a>&nbsp;by clicking on the embedded link. Now, let us dive into the analysis of the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023 Overview</strong></h2>

<p>Before we go any further, why don&#39;t we take a quick look at the subjects you need to need to keep in mind while preparing for the examination?&nbsp;Hence, the image below will provide you with an answer to &quot;What&nbsp;subjects do you need to prepare if you&nbsp;aim&nbsp;to clear the UPSC CDS Examination 2023?&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We hope that you are now familiar with the subjects, and their respective topics you need to prepare for. Further,&nbsp;let&#39;s analyze the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023 along with the&nbsp;topic-wise weightage.</p>

<h2><strong>Download UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023 PDF</strong></h2>

<p>As decoded in the picture above, the written examination for UPSC CDS 2023&nbsp;consists of three main subjects:</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>English</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>General Knowledge</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Elementary Mathematics</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>However, if you are applying for the Officers&rsquo; Training Academy, you need not appear in the Elementary Mathematics section of the examination.&nbsp;Further, let us discuss the syllabus for each of these subjects along with the topic-wise weightage in detail.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UPSC CDS&nbsp;Syllabus 2023 -&nbsp;Written Examination</strong></h2>

<p>As stated in the official notification, the UPSC CDS examination comprises a written examination followed by an interview for Intelligence and Personality Test. The written exam consists of three subjects- English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. However, Elementary Mathematics is only for candidates who want admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;Consequently, let us analyze the topics under each of these subjects along with the weightage for the same.</p>

<h3><strong>English</strong></h3>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Topics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>No. of Questions</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Antonyms&nbsp;</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Cloze Composition&nbsp;</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Completion of Sentence</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Idioms &amp; Phrases&nbsp;</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Fill in the Blanks&nbsp;</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Ordering of Sentences</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Ordering of words in a sentence</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Parts of Speech</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Preposition &amp; Determiners</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Reading Comprehension</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Spotting Error</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Synonyms</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h3><strong>General Knowledge</strong></h3>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Topics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>No. of Questions</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Biology</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Chemistry</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Physics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>CA/Env</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>34</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Economics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>10</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>History</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>22</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Geography</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>18</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Polity</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h3><strong>Elementary Mathematics</strong></h3>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Topic</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>No. of Questions</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Algebraic Identities</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>14</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Area and Perimeter(2D)</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Average</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Basic Operation and Factorisation</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Circle</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Data Interpretation</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Divisibility</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Geometry</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>4</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>HCF and LCM</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>4</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Height &amp; Distance</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>7</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Linear Equations</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Lines and Angles</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Polynomials and Inequations</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Powers and Roots</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Problem on Age</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Profit and Loss</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>1</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Properties of Number System</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Quadratic</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Ratio and Proportion</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>4</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>SI and CI</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Statistics</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Time and Distance</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Triangles</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Trigonometry</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>11</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Volume and Surface Area(3D)</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Work and Time</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>2</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>Hence, every subject&nbsp;has 120 questions and carries 100 marks each.</p>

<h2><strong>UPSC CDS&nbsp;Syllabus 2023 - Intelligence and&nbsp;Personality&nbsp;Test</strong></h2>

<p>This test consists of two stages:</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Stage I: </strong>Firstly<strong>, </strong>stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and&nbsp;Picture Perception/Description Test.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Stage II:&nbsp;</strong>Secondly, stage II comprises the Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Now that we are familiar with the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023, let us now that a look at the CDS Exam Pattern.</p>

<h2><strong>UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2023</strong></h2>

<p>Furthermore, it is important that you are aware of&nbsp;the exam pattern since helps you pave your way&nbsp;through this challenging journey. Further, it helps you prioritize will you create a study plan. Therefore, as we have already seen, the Written Exam for CDS 2023 comprises&nbsp;three subjects. Moreover, we have attached a snip from the original notification for your reference below. It will help you form a better understanding of the CDS Exam Pattern.</p>

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<p>[Source:&nbsp;upsc.gov.in]</p>

<p>Moreover, if you want to know more about the <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/exam-pattern">CDS Exam Pattern 2023</a>, you check out our blog on the same by clicking on the embedded link.</p>

<h2><strong>UPSC CDS Marking Scheme 2023</strong></h2>

<p>Moving forward, let us take a quick look&nbsp;at the marking scheme for CDS 2023. The maximum marks for the written examination and&nbsp;the interviews are equal i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300 for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and&nbsp;200 for Officers&rsquo; Training Academy. Further, the written examination consists of objective-type questions only. Also, the question papers for&nbsp;General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics are set bilingually (both in Hindi and English).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to this, there is a negative marking of 0.33 marks for every incorrect answer.</p>

<h2><strong>UPSC CDS 2023 Exam Dates</strong></h2>

<p>Lastly, it is crucial that you are aware of the important exam dates for the CDS 2023.&nbsp; According to the official CDS Notification, the important dates are as follows:</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:320px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Release of the official CDS Notification 2023</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>17th May 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Date for submission of online applications</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>17th May 2023 to 6th June 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Last date for receipt of online applications</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>6th June 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Opening of the Correction window</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>7th June 2023 to 13th June 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<div>Exam Date</div>
			</td>
			<td>
			<div>3rd September 2023</div>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>To conclude, we hope that this blog provided you with enough clarity regarding the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2023. Further, if you want to know more about the CDS exam or any other exams, stay tuned to our blogs at <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/">KD Campus</a>. Wishing you all the very best for your future!</p>


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