Union Public Service Commission will release CDS 2025 cut off along with the declaration of results. The cut off marks will be different for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The official has mandated the minimum qualifying marks in each subject as 20%. Candidates also need to meet other standards like height, weight, medical fitness, etc. Last year, the cut off marks for the Indian Military Academy were in the range of 120-125, and 110-125 for the Indian Naval Academy. For the Air Force Academy, the CDS cut off was in the range of 145-150.
How to Check CDS 2025 Cut Off?
Students can check CDS 2025 cut off for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA by following the given steps:
- Go to the official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in
- Under the ‘Examination’ tab, click on the “Cut off Marks” link
- Select “CDS 2025 Examination I/ CDS 2025 Examination II”
- Check CDS cut off marks for all the academies.
CDS 2025 Cut Off Determining Factors
The cut off for the year 2025 with CDS results will be made based on the following factors:
- Students who have appeared for the written test.
- Candidates who have been qualified.
- The number of students got selected for the final stage or SSB interview and written test and qualified the same.
- Number of seats available across all the wings.
- CDS 2025 exam difficulty level.
CDS 2024 Cut Off
Candidates can check the below-mentioned cut off marks for all the different academies/ wings:
| Academy/ Wings | Written Exam Cut Off | Final Exam Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 120-125 | 245-255 |
| INA | 110-125 | 240-250 |
| AFA | 145-150 | 265-270 |
| OTA (Men) | 85-100 | 160-170 |
| OTA (Women) | 90-100 | 165-170 |
CDS 2023 Cut Off
Candidates can check the below-mentioned cut off marks for all the different academies/ wings:
| Academy/ Wings | Written Exam Cut Off | Final Exam Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 127-132 | 250-257 |
| INA | 110-122 | 237-247 |
| AFA | 136-142 | 259-266 |
| OTA (Men) | 101-104 | 181-185 |
| OTA (Women) | 101-104 | 184-188 |
CDS 2022 Cut Off
Candidates can check the below-mentioned cut off marks for all the different academies/ wings:
| Academy/ Wings | Written Exam Cut Off | Final Exam Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 126-136 | 249-258 |
| INA | 118-128 | 248-256 |
| AFA | 136-147 | 258-269 |
| OTA (Men) | 98-100 | 180-181 |
| OTA (Women) | 98-100 | 179-184 |
CDS 2021 Cut Off
Candidates can check the below-mentioned cut off marks for all the different academies/ wings:
| Academy/ Wings | Written Exam Cut Off | Final Exam Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 138-145 | 263-268 |
| INA | 132-136 | 256-260 |
| AFA | 148-158 | 270-281 |
| OTA (Men) | 102-107 | 183-189 |
| OTA (Women) | 102-107 | 184-191 |
CDS 2020 Cut Off
Candidates can check the below-mentioned cut off marks for all the different academies/ wings:
| Academy/ Wings | Written Exam Cut Off | Final Exam Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 138-145 | 263-268 |
| INA | 132-136 | 256-260 |
| AFA | 148-158 | 270-281 |
| OTA (Men) | 102-107 | 183-189 |
| OTA (Women) | 102-107 | 184-191 |
