Elementary Mathematics
4 checked tests available
- Questions
- 18
- Marks
- 18
- Minutes
- 22
Defence
CDS
CDS (Combined Defence Services Examination)
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- 7
- Test groups
- 2
- Pattern
- 2026
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English
3 checked tests available
- Questions
- 12
- Marks
- 12
- Minutes
- 12
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About CDS
CDS (Combined Defence Services Examination) is conducted in 2 stages: Elementary Mathematics (18 questions, 18 marks, 22 minutes) and English (12 questions, 12 marks, 12 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 7 syllabus-checked practice tests for CDS. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.
Frequently asked questions
How many stages does CDS have?
CDS is conducted in 2 stages: Elementary Mathematics, English. Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.
Does this mock test cover the official CDS syllabus?
Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.