CDS mock test 2026
Free practice in English and हिन्दी, timed like the real exam
The CDS exam selects graduates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
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CDS Written exam (IMA, INA and AFA) pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 340 | 300 |
Time: 2 hours for each paper. Negative marking: One third of the marks of that question for each wrong answer.
What to practise
- English: synonyms, antonyms, sentence ordering, comprehension
- General knowledge: history, geography, polity, science, current affairs
- Maths: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics
- OTA candidates take only the English and General Knowledge papers
Frequently asked questions
Is the CDS mock test free?
Yes. Your first test needs no sign-up, and after logging in with Google you get free tests that refill regularly. Your dashboard shows how many you have and when they refill.
Can I take the CDS mock test in Hindi?
Yes. Choose हिन्दी on the test page, and the questions, options and explanations are written in Hindi.
Are these previous year CDS papers?
No. Every test is newly written by AI in the style of the CDS Written exam (IMA, INA and AFA), so you never see the same test twice. Practise previous year papers from the official website alongside it.
The pattern above is based on recent official notices and can change. Always check the latest notification on upsc.gov.in.