CDS - Combined Defence Services Exam
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CDS: Combined Defence Services Examination Guide
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UPSC CDS (II) 2013
Combined Defence Services Exam is conducted by the UPSC two times in a year for admissions to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
CDS Important Dates
- Notification Date: 25 May, 2013
- Last Date to Apply: 24 June, 2013
- CDS Exam Date: 8 September, 2013 (Sunday)
CDS Notification [pdf] | CDS Exam Centres
CDS Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Paper / Subject | Duration | Marks |
| 1. | English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| 2. | General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| 3. | Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
Elementary Mathematics is not required for admission to Officers Training Academy.

CDS 2013
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Yes pinky you can apply because the entrance exam is in August and in completion of overall process it takes 3-4 months so m sure by then you will have all required documents.
Yes you can better start preparing
Quoting vipul sharma1992:
Yes Vipul you can apply for the exam but you will have to submit the required documents before September.
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