CDS Previous Years Cutoffs (2015-2010)
(I) CDS previous years cut off in Written Examinations:
| Course | Maximum Marks | 2015(II) | 2015(I) | 2014(I) | 2014(II) | 2013(I) | 2013(II) | Min Qualifying Marks in each subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMA | 300 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 99 | 102 | 111 | 20% |
| INA | 300 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 93 | 75 | 111 | 20% |
| AFA | 300 | 138 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 135 | 20% |
| OTA(Men) | 200 | 84 | 86 | 78 | 86 | 72 | 76 | 20% |
| OTA(Women) | 200 | 84 | 86 | 78 | 86 | 72 | 76 | 20% |
(II) Final Examinations (Written+Interview) CDS Cut Off:
| Course | Maximum Marks | 2015(II) | 2015(I) | 2014(I) | 2014(II) | 2013(I) | 2013(II) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMA | 600 | 227 | 225 | 222 | 224 | 225 | 231 |
| INA | 600 | 227 | 225 | 222 | 224 | 206 | 231 |
| AFA | 600 | 269 | 264 | 250 | 257 | 256 | 266 |
| OTA(Men) | 400 | 166 | 168 | 159 | 168 | 154 | 158 |
| OTA(Women) | 400 | 170 | 172 | 160 | 170 | 152 | 160 |
NOTE:- Cut Off Marks refers to the lowest possible score in a competitive exam and from comparative list of previous years Cut Off Marks, candidates may assess the trends of scoring in written exam, interviews and minimum qualifying marks in each paper. The above comparative list of CDS previous years cut off marks and comparison among CDS cut off for OTA, INA, IMA and AFA may be beneficial for aspirants of CDS exam.
CDS Cut Off for OTA
CDS Cut Off in Written Examination and Final Cut Off for OTA in last 6 exams i.e. 2015 (II), 2015 (I), 2014 (I), 2014 (II), 2013 (I) and 2013 (II) is given as under:
| Exam | Maximum Marks | 2015(II) | 2015(I) | 2014(I) | 2014(II) | 2013(I) | 2013(II) | Minimum Qualifying Marks in each subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | 200 | 84 | 86 | 78 | 86 | 72 | 76 | 20% |
| Final Cut off | 400 | 166(M)/170(W) | 168 | 159 | 168 | 154 | 158 |
Sectional Cut off marks in CDS Exam
Yes, there is a sectional cut off in CDS, it means, you have to score at least minimum marks required to clear that particular exam paper. There are three different papers for IMA, AFA and NA and only two papers for OTA.
CDS Exam Cut Off Marks 2010 – 2014
|
Exam
|
IMA
|
AFA
|
NA
|
OTA(Men)
|
OTA(Women)
|
|
CDS 1 2010
|
69
|
90
|
48
|
56
|
56
|
|
CDS 2 2010
|
70
|
90
|
55
|
55
|
55
|
|
CDS 1 2011
|
90
|
111
|
45
|
72
|
72
|
|
CDS 2 2011
|
93
|
126
|
78
|
68
|
68
|
|
CDS 1 2012
|
110
|
139
|
101
|
75
|
75
|
|
CDS 2 2012
|
114
|
144
|
108
|
76
|
76
|
So, All the very best!!!!!
