how can i prepare for CDS,..could u please provide to me some tips for it

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In CDS Exam you have English,General Knowledge,Elementary Mathematics. In Elementary mathematics some topics are there Algebra,Arithmetic,Unitary method,Elementary Number Theory,Trigonometry,Geometry & Mensuration.

for the preparation of CDS enterence exam you must follow a CDS enterence exam guide which will provide all the required syllabus for CDS enterence exam. for the preparation of general english for CDS enterence exam you must read newspaper daily to increase your vocabulary. be in touch with curent affairs , and also try practising your maths questions in your book and also in the CDS exam guide... all d very best...

For CDS Self Study IS The Best Study.If You Like To Join Coaching You Can Join Coaching's For Gudance.In My Views You Should Collect All MAterial Realted To Cds Create A Schedule And Learn By Your Own.I Promise If You Study Of Your Own You Will Get Sucess.

hello,
if u want to prepare for cds entrance then ur main focus is on mathematics or english( if u r from science back ground).. general knowledge is not so much tough...if u will work hard then u will get success in gk... but for eng. ur vocabulary portion must be strong.....i will suggest u to attend some coaching if possible bcoz u will clearly know abt the types of question coming in the exam and tricks to solve out the questions...

Coaching list:
BALNOI/KALSI- Delhi
CAVALIER - Delhi
MINERVA - Chandigarh

hi friend,
If you want to join CDS than first of all you have to learn English,General Knowledge,Elementary Mathematics. Those are the subject where question is came in CDS. And you have to give daily 1-2 hour deep study for CDS prepration. You can start your study before six months.you can also select some books for CDS prepration.You must solve all previous year question before attend your test it's must.
you can online search some books name.

good luck!

first of all you have to learn English,General Knowledge,Elementary Mathematics. Those are the subject where question is came in CDS. And you have to give daily 1-2 hour deep study for CDS prepration. You can start your study before six months.you can also select some books for CDS prepration.You must solve all previous year question

hi friend, To crack CDS exam then, firstly you have to learn English,GK and then Elementary Mathematics. These are the subject where question aseked in CDS. you have to prepare daily for each subject..you can also select some books for CDS prepration.I think arihant publications books are the good one for CDS. You must solve all previous year question for CDS either from book oryou can search online too.For GK you should read daily newspaper,so you could aware about current affairs. good luck!

hi friend,
if you want to prepare for CDS examination, then the books like general knowledge by Tarun goyal, objective arithmetic of R.S Agarwal,reasoning book (verbal and nonverbal) by R.S Agarwal can help you. These book are very popular.It is very necessary to collect the important points on current affairs. Make a note of your own and prepare it.
you can also take the online help.

Thank you.

CDS is a national level exam which is to be conducted by the upsc every year. Those candidates who score very good they have lot of chances for selection. So you should start your preparation before some month more hard work you will do more chance for your selection. You should do main focus on the English, math and GK.

hey dear,

first of all i want to say
ur main focus is on mathematics or english( if u r from science back ground).. general knowledge is not so much tough...if u will work hard then u will get success in gk... but for eng. ur vocabulary portion must be strong.....i will suggest u to attend some coaching if possible









i hope you do very well and this answer gives you some information

best of luck
regards

jitu
)))

Dear,
for cds self study is the best study.if you like to join coaching you can join coaching's for gudance.in my views you should collect all material realted to cds create a schedule and learn by your own.i promise if you study of your own you will get sucess.]
good luck...................................

Hello.,
-->first of all i want to say
ur main focus is on mathematics or english( if u r from science back ground).. general knowledge is not so much tough...if u will work hard then u will get success in gk... but for eng. ur vocabulary portion must be strong.....i will suggest u to attend some coaching if possible

ALL THE BEST DEAR.....

my dear friend
for the preparation of CDS exam you must have follow a CDS entrance exam guide which will provide all the required syllabus for CDS entrance exam .For the preparation of general english for CDS entrance exam you must read news paper daily to increase your vocabulary .be in touch with current affairs, and also also try practing your maths question in your book and also in the CDS exam guide
good luck

Those are the subject where question is came in CDS. And you have to give daily1-2 hour deep study for CDS prepration. You can start your study before six months.you canalso select some books for CDS prepration. have to prepare daily for each subject..you can also select some books for CDS prepration.I think arihant publications books are the goodone for CDS.

Hello Dear.,

--> For CDS Self Study IS The Best Study.If You Like To Join Coaching

>>You Can Join Coaching's For Gudance.In My Views You Should Collect All MAterial Realted To Cds Create A Schedule And Learn By Your Own.

>>I Promise If You Study Of Your Own You Will Get Sucess.

...GOOD LUCK...

hiee.....you want to join CDS than first of all you have to learn English,General Knowledge,Elementary Mathematics. Those are the subject where question is came in CDS.For the preparation of general english for CDS entrance exam you must read english news paper daily.

Hai Friend:-



-->>> First of all you have to learn English,General Knowledge,Elementary Mathematics.

>> Those are the subject where question is came in CDS. And you have to give daily 1-2 hour deep study for CDS prepration.

>> You can start your study before six months.you can also select some books for CDS prepration.


>>> These are the books which helps you to prepare for CDS examination.


1. Mathematics (Quant only which you can follow Quantitative and aptitude book by R.S. Agarwal)

2. General Knowledge (For which you can follow CSR- Competitive Success Review)

3. English (1. Sentence correction 2. Jumble words 3. Blanks and etc.,)

4. History / Biology / and other basics in all fields which you can find in all your 10th class text books.

>>>> You can enroll in following institutes:

A.C.Vidyasagar Classes
PMT/CET/IIT/MBA//NDA/CDS/JER/LEET/AMIE Entrance Coaching
SCO No.2469-70, Sector-22-C
Chandigarh (Chandigarh), India
Phone : +(091)-(172)-5085104, 9814114049

Brain Storm Academy
NDA/CDS/SSCLLB/B.Ed/ETT/SSC/IELET
SCO 146-47
Chandigarh (Chandigarh), India
Phone : +(091)-(172)-5076793, 9815648582

Defence Academy Chandigarh
Coaching for 8th to 12th and NDA/CDS
MAnimajra
Chandigarh (Chandigarh), India
Phone : +(091)-(172)-2727180, 5015781, 9878893803





...GOOD LUCK...

To crack CDS exam then, firstly you have to learn English,GK and then Elementary Mathematics. These are the subject where question aseked in CDS. you have to prepare daily for each subject..you can also select some books for CDS prepration.I think arihant publications books are the good one for CDS. You must solve all previous year question for CDS either from book oryou can search online too.For GK you should read daily newspaper,so you could aware about current affairs

C.D.S means for Combined Defence Academy Examination.


The examination was conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.


And the examination are held two times in year.The examination like C.D.S I and C.D.S II.


To appear for this examination,the candidate need to complete the graduation from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.


The Candidate Can apply for various course like I.M.A,Air force,Indian Navy and O.T.A Examination.

Dear friend,

Preparation of CDS Exam needs lots of hard work as it is the test conducted to recruit candidates for Army,Navy and Air force,so selection procedure is tough keeping in mind the Less vacancies and the large no. of applicants.Only those make it to defence who is fit in all respects.

Eligibility & Selection Procedure
Through CDS you are going to get training in IMA,AFA,NA & OTA,the training academies for defence.
Should be a graduate for IMA &OTA
Should be a b.tech for Navy
Should be a graduate (compulsory Physics and Maths studied at 12th level) for Air force

Age limits
19-24 years for IMA
19-25 years for OTA
19-22 years for Navy
19-23 years for Air force

Exam structure
Exam structure is basically divided into 2 group.
1.For Selection into Indian Military Academy,Naval Academy,Air force Academy.
2.For selection into Officers training academy.

GROUP1
Test conducted for IMA,NA,AFA
3 sections on objective type question
1.English
2.General Knowledge
3.Elementary Mathematics
1oo Marks for each, so total 3oo Marks

GROUP 2
Test conducted for OTA
2 sections of objective type questions
1.English
2.General Knowledge

1oo marks of each section,total 2oo marks.

BOOKS TO REFER

CDS EXAM GUIDE BY DATASON RP
Publisher:New light publisher
You can also Practice some previous year CDS question papers of english, mathematics, general knowledge.
Download Papers for here(Pdf).

Best luck!!

FRIEND,

->To prepare for the CDS exam you should daily read Newspapers and MANORAMA THE YEAR BOOK so that you can improve your
general knowledge.

->You should read newspapers because it will also increase or improve your VOCABULARY.

->For ENGLISH SUBJECT there is a book called WREN AND MARTIN which will guide you through all the contents of English.

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->And For MATHEMATICS Part you should read the ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS BOOKS OR UPKAR PUBLICATION BOOKS.

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GOOD LUCK.

hi friend, To crack CDS exam then, firstly you have to learn English,GK and then Elementary Mathematics. These are the subject where question aseked in CDS. you have to prepare daily for each subject..you can also select some books for CDS prepration.I think arihant publications books are the good one for CDS. You must solve all previous year question for CDS either from book oryou can search online too.For GK you should read daily newspaper,so you could aware about current affairs. good luck!

Coaching Centers for C.D.S Examination :


SBB Coaching center


Tara institute


Sachdeva P.T college


Test bag academy


Competition professionals


Cavalier institute .

If you are interested to Defence after B.tech then there are 2 option for you as:-
1.)CDS(Combined defence service) exam
2.)UET(University entry scheme)


CDS Eligibility:-Through CDS you can get into following sub divisions
1.IMA
You should have completed your graduation in any disciple
Age limit is 19-24 years
2.Air force
You should have should completed graduation or B.tech (Physics and maths at 12th)
Age limit is 19-23 years
3.Navy:-You should have completed B.tech
Age limit is 19-22 years
4.OTA:-
You should have completed your graduation.
Age limit is 19-25 years


UET Eligibility:B.Tech candidates can apply to NAVY &AIRFORCE
They can be recruited without exams.


Best luck!!

You can follow the below mention books this books are really helpful for you .Also this books are available in market.

BEST BOOKS FOR CDS EXAM


C.D.S. Solved Papers
by
G. K
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd





CDS Exam Guide: Combined Defence Services Exam
by
Datason Rp
Publisher: New Light Publishers (2008)


Combined Defence Services Examination
by
Jain , Kishore
Publisher: Upkar (2010)




CDS Examination Combined Defence Services
by
Expert Compilation
Publisher: Arihant Publications (2011)

C.D.S i.e Combined Defence Service Examination.

This examination is conducted twice in a year by Union Public Service Commission.

To join in :-

• Indian Military Academy
• Indian Air force Academy
• Indian Navy Academy
• Officer Training Academy

Education qualification :-

• Indian Navy/Air force :- Graduate degree or Bachelor's of engineering in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
• Military Academy/Officer Training Academy :- Bachelors' degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.

Syllabus of CDS examination :-

• Mathematics - 100 Marks.
• General Knowledge - 100 Marks.
• English - 100 Marks.

English :-

• comprehension
• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Correct the errors
• Prepositions
• Grammar
• Vocabulary

Mathematics :-

• Trigonometry
• Algebra
• Arithmetic
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Mensuration
• Unitary Methods

General Knowledge :-

• Current Events
• History
• Social Science
• Science

Tips for this examination :-

• Solve the previous year question papers.
• Prepare time table for this examination as per the time table prepare the examination.
• Formula's are very important for this examination(Mathematics,Physics,Chemistry).
• Read the history books and general Knowledge books.
• Don't omit any topics and Don't tensed about this examination.
• Night study is not good and morning preparation is good.
• Try to solve the problem within the time limit.

Books for this examination :-

Dear friend,Follow books this books are really helpful for you.BEST BOOKS FOR CDS EXAM

Books are:-
C.D.S. Solved Papers
by
G. K
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd





CDS Exam Guide: Combined Defence Services Exam
by
Datason Rp
Publisher: New Light Publishers (2008)


Combined Defence Services Examination
by
Jain , Kishore
Publisher: Upkar (2010)


CDS Examination Combined Defence Services
by
Expert Compilation
Publisher: Arihant Publications (2011)

All the best,

Dear frd,for the preparation of CDS enterence exam you must follow a CDS enterence exam guide which will provide all the required syllabus for CDS enterence exam. for the preparation of general english for CDS enterence exam you must read newspaper daily to increase your vocabulary. be in touch with curent affairs , and also try practising your maths questions in your book and also in the CDS exam guide

The basic eligibility criteria is you should be a graduate from a recognized university.


You are not eligible as you are not satisfying the basic quality.


Try to finish your graduation and apply for the defence.


The age limit is upto 21-30 so it is enough time given to finish your graduation.

Thanks

Combined Defense Services (CDS), provides excellent career opportunities for young individuals, those who are Interested to Join Defence. UPSC conducts CDS examination, twice every year for the selection in Indian Armed Forces, Army, Navy and Air Force. To apply for CDS Examination You have to complete your Graduate degree course from a recognised University, Final year appearing candidates are also apply for CDS Examination.

The selection process consists of a written exam and personality test by the Service Selection Board. After the final selection, you are sent to one of the following institutes for orientation training as per your Preference :

>> Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
>> Naval Academy, Goa
>> Air Force Academy, Begumpet, Hyderabad
>> Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

The examination is Objective and there are 3 papers in Indian Military Academy (IMA), Naval Academy, Air Force Academy Examination:

>> English
>> General Knowledge
>> Elementary Mathematics

Written Examination for Officers' Training Academy : You have to cracked these 2 papers :

>> English
>> General Knowledge

Each Papers is 100 Marks and 2 Hours Duration, So please Prepare for CDS Examination according to the syllabus and Pattern, Only then you will get Success in this examination.

The Notification of CDS (I) Examination was already Published and Last date of apply for this examination was already Over.

So, You cant apply for CDS (I) Examination, So please wait for CDS (II) Examination Notification and then apply for this examination Online.

To apply for this examination your age should between 19 to 25 years, And if you need more Information then please check official website :






http://upsc.gov.in

Hi friend,

If you want to join CDS than first of all you have to learn English,General Knowledge,Elementary Mathematics. Those are the subject where question is came in CDS. And you have to give daily 1-2 hour deep study for CDS prepration. You can start your study before six months.you can also select some books for CDS prepration.You must solve all previous year question before attend your test it's must.
you can online search some books name.

Regards

hi,

you can prepare for CDS examination by giving the sufficient time for preparation in which you need to cover up the syllabus.

the scheme of examination for CDS examination is as follows.

For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.


1. English- 2 Hours- 100 marks
2. General Knowledge- 2 Hours- 100 marks
3. Elementary Mathematics- 2 Hours- 100 marks


(b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy


1. English- 2 Hrs.- 100 marks
2. General Knowledge- 2 Hrs.- 100 marks.

the examination is objective and based in written examination , interview and medical/physical standard.

the notification of CDS (2) examination will be published on 2/6/2012.

for more information about CDS examination you can check the details from official website of UPSC.

http://www.upsc.gov.in

Dear

To appear for CDS exam you should study English very well

And you should know the basic of maths ie. 10th and +2 maths.

And you should have general knowledge, so you should read news paper daily to get general knowledge.

If you do all the above you can score good mark for your CDS exam.

Thank you dear.

Hello the syllabus for the CDS TEST is as follows;
1 General Knowledge
2 General English
3 Elementary Maths

SO you should concentrate on the following topics.
English:
Comprehension
Antonyms
Synonyms
Error Correcting
Prepositions
Grammar
Vocabulary
Mathematics:
Trigonometry
Algebra
Aritnmetic
Geometry
Statistics
Mensuration
Unitary Methods
General Knowledge
Current Events
History
Social Science
Science

So you can practise online as different previous year papers are available.

Thanks

If U need to make an entrance CDS, your main focus is mathematics or English (the science of steel off the ground again) .. Public Knowledge is a very difficult task ... GK U, then U Hard work will win ... But Eng is available. Strength must be part of your vocabulary ..... I was out to solve the questions on the exam and the tricks are possible kind of question is coming to attend some training will suggest U do not know ...
CDS exam after breaking down, first in English, GK After starting to learn mathematics. The question is, where CDS is the aseked. You must be prepared daily for each subject .. Arihant publications, books, CDS CDS prepration.I think you are a few good books to choose from. GK too.For oryou from the book online Or you can find so much about current affairs, daily newspaper to read all of the previous year CDS to settle the question.
CDS Exam Syllabus: -
Mathematics - 100 Marks.
General knowledge - 100 marks.
English - 100 marks.
English: -
Comprehension
Antonyms
Synonyms
Errors
Prepositions
Grammar
Vocabulary
Mathematics: -
Trigonometry
Algebra
Account
Geometry
Statistics
Mensuration
Single methods
General knowledge: -
Current Events
History
Social Science
Science

Tips for this experiment: -
Solve previous year question papers.
The examination time table to table, ready for testing.
The formula for this test (mathematics, physics, chemistry) is very important.
Books read in history books and general knowledge.
There are not any topics that do not have to worry about this test.
Product analysis is not a good night and good morning.
The time limit to solve the problem.

Dear
CDS-Combined Defence Service
This Examination is conducting Union Public Service commission
Before Apply to CDS Exam Should know What are the Qualifications Required for CDS Exam
For CDS Exam Should have completed Graduation from Discipline University
Age should be between 19-25 Years
CDS Exam Conducting for Recruiting candidates for
Indian Army
Indian Navy
Indian Air force
This Exam Includes three Papers
General Knowledge
General English
Elementary Maths
So Please concentrate on these papers and you will get Success in Written Exam
All The Best

for the preparation of CDS enterence exam you must follow a CDS enterence exam guide which will provide all the required syllabus for CDS enterence exam. for the preparation of general english for CDS enterence exam you must read newspaper daily to increase your vocabulary. be in touch with curent affairs , and also try practising your maths questions in your book and also in the CDS exam guide... all d very best...

Hello

-->After qualifying the wriiten exam u will be called for ssb(service selection board).

>>your first test will be screening tes there u have story writing, story telling, sentence making ect.

>>In the section of sentence making try just to make all positive sentences.(eg-KILL- I KILL MY EGO).

>>In story writing write all positive story. at the time of story disscussion try to speak more from ur side as much as you can .

>>In the disscusion if u speak three times and more that helps in your selection.


--->

First of all you should be go through the syllabus for CDS examination :

English language :

>> you should able know the understand of english language and use of words

General Knowledge :

>> you should be able current events , inidan history and geography etc....

Elementary Mathematics :

>> you should be able to answer like , number system , integers , rational and real number , fundamental operations , decimal fraction , division , square root etc ....





All the best........

You can prepare from the following books for CDS-

Dear candidate,

For the CDS exam you have to study hard or mainly concenterate on these subjects below.-

English,General .
Elementary Mathematics.
general knowledge.

if u r good in tese subjects than it will be easy to u to clear the exam otherwise u can study available books for the preperation of the CDS exam.



ALL THE BEST,

Hi friend,

The next CDS exam is going to be held in the month of September.

Date of notification- june 2, 2012
Last date for receipt of application-August 27, 2012
Date of examination-September 16,2012

So, you have to prepare Math, English,Reasoning and General knowledge.
You can also follow the books like



Regards

hello..if u want to crack the cds exam then u have to improve your english vocabulary,its not very hard.The paper contains synonyms and antonyms,which u have to study hard for,otherwise the other portion is very easy..and second paper is of general knowledge.u should opt GK book of ARIHANT..it helps a lot to secure gud marks in GK..then comes the MATHS part.For this u hve to improve ur Algebra,Arithmetic,Unitary method,Elementary Number Theory,Trigonometry,Geometry & Mensuration...

Make ur study REGULAR n u will surely get your GOAL...
ALL THE BEST..

Hello friend.......
for the preparation of CDS enterence exam you must follow a CDS enterence exam guide which will provide all the required syllabus for CDS enterence exam.
for the preparation of general english for CDS enterence exam you must read newspaper daily to increase your vocabulary.
be in touch with curent affairs , and also try practising your maths questions in your book and also in the CDS exam guide...

For the CDS exam you have to study hard or mainly concenterate on these subjects below.-

English 2 hours 100 marks:-

Comprehension
Antonyms
Synonyms
Errors
Prepositions
Grammar
Vocabulary

General

Elementary Mathematics 2 hours 100 marks:-

Trigonometry

Algebra
Account
Geometry
Statistics
Mensuration
Single methods

general knowledge 2 hours 100 marks:-

Current Events
History
Social Science
Science

CDS Exam Conducting for Recruiting candidates for

Indian Army

Indian Navy

Indian Air force

To start your basic preparation you need to know the syllabus of the examination which will be held in selected cities of the UPSC Board.Here am attaching the notification where you can find details regarding syllabus and SSB test.Since the examination consists of subjects like Mathematics,English and other subjects like (History and Civics,Biology,Geography,Chemistry,Physics and Current events) well split up in almost equal marks.Clearing the examination is not a big task but clearing the SSB is certainly going to be a huge task in hand.
You can prefer NCERT Books from 7'th to 10'th class along with Upkar publication books for CDS.These books will definitely help you for the examination.Please note that there are even negative marks for wrong answering hence answer the questions which your sure off.

Dear friend,

Preparation of CDS Exam needs lots of hard work as it is the test conducted to recruit candidates for Army,Navy and Air force,so selection procedure is tough keeping in mind the Less vacancies and the large no. of applicants.Only those make it to defence who is fit in all respects.

Eligibility & Selection Procedure
Through CDS you are going to get training in IMA,AFA,NA & OTA,the training academies for defence.
Should be a graduate for IMA &OTA
Should be a b.tech for Navy
Should be a graduate (compulsory Physics and Maths studied at 12th level) for Air force

Age limits
19-24 years for IMA
19-25 years for OTA
19-22 years for Navy
19-23 years for Air force

Exam structure
Exam structure is basically divided into 2 group.
1.For Selection into Indian Military Academy,Naval Academy,Air force Academy.
2.For selection into Officers training academy.

GROUP1
Test conducted for IMA,NA,AFA
3 sections on objective type question
1.English
2.General Knowledge
3.Elementary Mathematics
1oo Marks for each, so total 3oo Marks

GROUP 2
Test conducted for OTA
2 sections of objective type questions
1.English
2.General Knowledge

1oo marks of each section,total 2oo marks.

BOOKS TO REFER

CDS EXAM GUIDE BY DATASON RP
Publisher:New light publisher
You can also Practice some previous year CDS question papers of english, mathematics, general knowledge.
Download Papers for here(Pdf).

Best luck!!

from my point of view self study is best and simple formula to crack CDS but if u are not satisfied with it then u can join some institute which is available in ur city.
go through NCERT books.
For general knowledge refer manorama yearbook.
cracking CDS is very simple.
GOOD LUCK

Originally Posted by vikas gaurav87

how can i prepare for CDS,..could u please provide to me some tips for it

Syllabus for CDS Examination :-

• English
• General Knowledge
• Mathematics

If your want to crack the Examination then you may refer the following books like,

Books for CDS Examination :-



CDS Exam Guide by Datason Rp



Combined Defence Services by Verma



Combined Defence Services Exam by E. S. Ramasamy / R. Balakrishna




CDS Examination ( Solved And Practice Papers ) by Jha S N

Originally Posted by vikas gaurav87

how can i prepare for CDS,..could u please provide to me some tips for it

HI!
If you want to prepare for C.D.S exam then better you join coaching institute like:-
> Akash Career Institute, Delhi
> Target institute, Pune
> Aim Institute, Pune
> Shiva Defence Academy, Bikaner
> Jeet Academy, Pune
etc

GOOD LUCK!

Dear friend there is no as such you can say is best, you get some books like competition success review (csr), manorama year book, csr ssb interview, bright's ssb interview etc
Improve your vocabulary, essay writing, positive thinking, story writing, presentation, current affairs, history etc
By going through these books you get an picture of exactly what goes on (during ssb), try to read and knowledge as much as possible

best of luck