CDS Answer Key 2023: PDF, Maths, English, GK, Set A, B, C, D

CDS Answer Key 2023

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the CDS 1 2023 exam on 16 April, for which the answer key was released. The CDS Answer Key 2023 was prepared by the subject matter experts at BYJUs Exam Prep, using which candidates can check the questions and the correct answers. It will help them calculate an expected score and understand their chances of selection for further rounds. Below is the CDS answer key for English, Maths, and General Knowledge papers for sets A, B, C, and D.

CDS Answer Key Overview

The exam was conducted on the 16 April 2023 across various exam centers all over the country. After the exam competition, aspirants eagerly await CDS answer key 2023. Here we are providing you with a brief overview of the exam, the format, the number of questions asked, marks, etc.

Exam Name	Combined Defence Services (CDS)
Event	CDS Answer Key 2023
Authority	Union Public Service Commission
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Paper	General Knowledge, English, Elementary Mathematics
Number of Questions	IMA, INA, AFA: 340 Questions OTA: 240 Questions
Marks	IMA, INA, AFA: 300 Marks OTA: 200 Marks

CDS Answer Key 2023 Release Date

UPSC has not released any official CDS answer key for the exam yet, but to get an idea of student's score and correct answers, we at BYJU'S Exam Prep brings you CDS answer key 2023 PDF for Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D respectively. Here are the dates for the official and unofficial CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for all papers.

Event	Date
Exam Date	16th April 2023
CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 Download (Unofficial)	16th April 2023
CDS Answer Key 2023 Date (Official)	To be Updated Soon

Important CDS Answer Key Related Links:

CDS Answer Key 2023 PDF Download: Set A, B, C, D

We created the unofficial CDS answer key 2023 for Sets A, B, C, and D in PDF format. This unofficial CDS answer key includes correct answers for General Knowledge, English, and Elementary Mathematics. You can also check the set-wise official CDS answer key for the exam from the links below.

CDS English Answer Key 2023

The CDS English answer key 2023 was prepared by our Defence experts. You can download the CDS answer key PDF for English Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D here.

CDS Answer Key	Question Paper	Direct Link
SET A	Click Here	Click Here
SET B	Click Here	Click Here
SET C	Click Here	Click Here
SET D	Click Here	Click Here

CDS GK Answer Key 2023

Download the CDS answer key 2023 for the General Knowledge paper prepared by our experts for Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D from the direct links.

CDS GK Answer Key	Question Paper	Direct Link
SET A	Click Here	Click Here
SET B	Click Here	Click Here
SET C	Click Here	Click Here
SET D	Click Here	Click Here

CDS Maths Answer Key 2023

Candidates who appeared for the exam on 16 April 2023 can check and download the CDS answer key PDF for Maths for Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D here, along with the question papers.

CDS Maths Answer Key	Question Paper	Direct Link
SET A	Click Here	Click Here
SET B	Click Here	Click Here
SET C	Click Here	Click Here
SET D	Click Here	Click Here

CDS 1 Question Papers PDF Set A, B, C, D

Here we have provided you with the CDS Question Papers 2023 for Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. These papers are helpful for the aspirants who appeared in the exam and will help those who will appear in the upcoming Defence exams. Download these subject-wise question papers PDF for sets A, B, C, and D from the links below and refer to them while checking the CDS answer key.

Set	English	General Knowledge	Elementary Mathematics
SET A	Click Here	Click Here	Click Here
SET B	Click Here	Click Here	Click Here
SET C	Click Here	Click Here	Click Here
SET D	Click Here	Click Here	Click Here

CDS Answer Key 2023: YouTube Session

We conducted the CDS answer key 2023 YouTube Session on our YouTube channel. Our expert faculties will carry out this answer key discussion. If you need a detailed explanation for the CDS answer key, you must check the live analysis on 16th April 2023 at 5:00 PM.

How to Calculate Marks Using CDS Answer Key?

You can use the above CDS answer key to check your marks. Below is the marking scheme for the exam, which includes marks for every correct & incorrect answer in English, GK, and Maths papers.

Subject	Number of Questions	Total marks	Marks for Every Correct Answer	Marks for Every Incorrect Answer
English	120	100	0.83	-0.27
General Knowledge	120	100	0.83	-0.27
Elementary Mathematics (For IMA, AFA, INA)	100	100	1	-0.33

Below are the steps every aspirant must follow to calculate their marks using the CDS answer key.

Step 1: To calculate your scores, find the number of correct questions marked in the English & General Knowledge section.
Step 2: Multiply the number of English & General Knowledge correct answers by 0.83.
Step 3: Calculate the number of incorrect questions marked in the English & GK section.
Step 4: Multiply the number of incorrect answers with 0.27.
Step 5: Now, find the number of correct & incorrect questions marked in Elementary Mathematics, and multiply the correct answers by 1.
Step 6: Multiply the number of incorrect answers in the Maths paper by 0.33.
Step 7: Add the total marks obtained in English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics of CDS 1 2023.
Step 8: The sum you get is your marks in the exam.

You must compare the marks obtained with the previous year's CDS Cut Off and the expected cutoff for this year. We will provide the CDS answer key, which you can use to calculate your score and compare it with the expected exam cutoff. If your score is enough to clear the cutoff, you should not waste time and start preparing for the SSB Interview. You can also check our SSB Online Classroom Program. If you are a borderliner and couldn't score enough marks, then don't be upset, there is always the next time. You can enroll in our Defence Online Classroom Program and CDS & Defence Test Series to boost your preparation.

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FAQs on CDS Answer Key

How to download set wise CDS Answer Key 2023?

You can download set-wise CDS Answer Key 2023 from the links given below. These answer keys for sets A, B, C and D was prepared by our Defence experts and are up to the mark.

Is UPSC CDS Answer Key released?

Yes, the UPSC CDS answer key 2023 was released on 16 April right after the exam was over. This is not an official answer key, but is up to the mark based on the actual question papers. You can use this CDS answer key to calculate your marks and estimate your chances of selection.

How can I get the CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for Set A, B, C, and D?

The CDS 1 2023 Answer Key for Set A, B, C, and D has been provided above. These answer keys are for the papers English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics along with the question papers.

Is there any negative marking in the CDS Answer Key?

Yes, there is a negative marking in the CDS Answer Key. The negative marking for CDS Exam stands at 1/3 for every incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for unattempt questions.

From where can I download CDS Maths Answer Key 2023?

You can download CDS Maths Answer Key 2023 from the links above. We have provided you with the CDS Maths Answer Key PDF for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D, You can download this PDF to calculate your marks.

How many questions are there in CDS Answer Key 2023 for General Knowledge?

As per CDS Answer Key 2023 for General Knowledge there were 120 questions for 100 marks. For every correct answer 0.83 marks is awarded and for every incorrect answer 0.27 marks are deducted.

What is the next step after the release of the CDS Answer Key?

The next step after the release of the CDS Answer Key are as follows :

Use the marking scheme to calculate your scores.
Compare your scores with the expected cutoff and previous cutoffs.
If you getting good score start preparing for SSB interviews and if you are not fortunate enough you must start preparing for CDS 2 2023 for today itself.

How I can check my marks using the CDS Answer key?

We have provided you with the steps to check marks using the CDS 1 2023 Answer key above. You must follow these steps and calculate your marks now.

CDS Answer Key 2023: PDF, Maths, English, GK, Set A, B, C, D