CDS 2021 Cutoff: Check Expected and Previous Years' Cutoff
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Feb 16, 2021
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The UPSC will release the cutoff marks of the CDS 2021 exam. As the written exam of the CDS I 2021 has been scheduled for February 07, 2021, the result is expected to be released in the month of May 2021 along with the cutoff marks. Check CDS I Result 2021
The minimum qualifying marks in each subject are 20 marks, i.e. 20%. Candidates are required t obtain separately qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB Interview of the CDS Exam. Based on the CDS Cutoff, the candidates will be selected for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
CDS Cutoff 2021: Important Dates
| Events | CDS Cutoff 2021 Dates |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 exam | February 07, 2021 |
| Release of CDS I final cutoff | November 2021 |
| CDS 2 exam | November 17, 2021 |
| Release of CDS II final cutoff | May 2022 |
How to Check CDS 2021 Cut Off?
Candidates can follow these simple steps to check the cut off:
Step 1: Visit the official website i.e. upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Go to the cutoff from the 'Examination' tab
Step 3: Click on the link
Step 4: Course wise cut off marks will be available in pdf format.
Step 5: Download and save the file
Factors affecting CDS 2021 Cutoff
CDS admit candidates based on written test results followed by 5-day Psychological and Physical tests in three SSBs across India. The cutoff depends upon various factors including the number of students appearing for the exam, vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, etc. These factors all combined finally contribute to the Cutoff and students scoring above the decided cutoff are deemed successful. Students need to score better than the cutoff at every stage.
The commission does not release cutoff details for 5-day SSB. However, final marks are released once the whole process including Written Test, SSB Interview, and medical examination is conducted. Here are all the factors that are considered while deciding the CDS Cutoff of a year. CDS cutoff marks vary depending on various factors which are mentioned in the following bullet points:
- The total number of applicants
- The total number of vacancies
- Difficulty Level of exam
- Previous year cutoff trends etc.
The students scoring marks above the decided cutoff will be called for SSB Interview followed by a thorough Medical examination of the recommended candidates. The Final call for admission to the training academies will be sent to selected candidates in the month of April-May and the commencement of the training program at respective academies will take place in the month of May.
CDS Cut off 2021 for Written Exam
- Candidates need to score the minimum aggregate cut-off marks to qualify for the written exam.
- Candidates are also required to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject that is 20%.
- Candidates who are declared successful in the written exam are called for SSB Round.
CDS Cut off for SSB Interview
- SSB Interview is conducted only for the written exam qualified candidates.
- SSB Interview is a two-stage selection process.
- Stage 1: It comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT).
- Stage 2: It comprises Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference.
- To qualify for SSB Interview, candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks.
CDS Cut off 2021 for Final Selection
- The Final cut-off is decided based on the written exam and SSB Interview marks.
- CDS final cut off is decided based on the marks secured by the last recommended candidates. After that candidates are selected for admission to the different courses.
CDS Cutoff 2021(Expected)
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 120 – 130 | 245 – 255 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 105 – 120 | 233 – 245 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 145 – 150 | 268 – 270 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men | 73 – 85 | 162 – 170 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women | 74 – 85 | 164 – 170 |
Since the exam is over the applicants are now looking for the expected cut-off marks of Combined Defence Services so that they can join the respective Academies. The final CDS 2021 cut off for IMA is expected to be between 245 to 255, for AFA 268 to 270, and for INA 233 to 245. CDS Cutoff has seen an exponential rise over the past few years. This non-ending surge could be attributed due to the growing popularity of the Indian Armed Forces among Indian youths and the stable career the forces provide. Let us take a quick look at the expected UPSC CDS 2021 Cutoff. Check CDS Selection Process
CDS Previous Years’ Cutoffs
UPSC CDS 2021 cutoff will be released after the conclusion of the recruitment drive. Meanwhile, candidates can check the cutoff of CDS cutoff marks of 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.
CDS II 2019 Cutoff
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 134 marks (i.e. 44.67%) | 258 |
| INA | 122 marks (i.e. 40.67%) | 245 |
| AFA | 148 marks (i.e. 49.33%) | 272 |
| OTA (Men) | 95 marks (i.e. 47.5%) | 176 |
| OTA(Women) | 95 marks (i.e. 47.5%) | 179 |
CDS I 2019 Cutoff
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 116 | 242 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 105 | 233 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 129 | 264 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men | 78 | 160 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women | 78 | 162 |
CDS I 2018 Cutoff
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 118 | 240 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 98 | 225 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 138 | 279 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men | 69 | 154 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women | 69 | 150 |
CDS I 2017 Cutoff
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 125 | 249 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 118 | 241 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 144 | 268 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men | 82 | 163 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women | 82 | 164 |
CDS I 2016 Cutoff
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Exam |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 72 | 214 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 63 | 217 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 123 | 249 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men | 68 | 150 |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women | 68 | 157 |
CDS Cutoffs Official PDFs
Candidates can download official PDFs from the below-given links:
CDS Cutoff FAQs
Ques. When will CDS 2021 cutoff be announced?
Ans. The final cut-off is declared soon after the conclusion of the whole process that is written examination and SSB Interview. Based on the marks obtained in the CDS written examination candidates are called for the SSB round and then authorities combine the scores of both written and interview round to make the final cut-off list.
Ques. Will there be any difference in expected and final cut off CDS 2021?
Ans. Yes, there is always a difference between the two. Because the expected cut-off is based on the previous years' cut off trends and the difficulty level of the current exam whereas the final cut off depends on various other factors.
Ques. What are the factors that affect the cutoff result?
Ans. Factors that affect the cutoff are:
- No. of vacancies
- No. of candidates who appeared for the exam
- The difficulty level of the exam
Ques. What is the procedure of Final Selection in CDS 2021?
Ans. The cut off for final selection is based on the marks obtained by candidates in the written examination and the SSB Interview. Candidates are also required to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject that is 20%.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.