CDS 2019 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The subjects of CDS written exam, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject is tabulated below:
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks | |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 120 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 | |
| English | 2 hours | 120 | |
The following table explains the detailed marking scheme of the exam.
| CDS Paper | English | GK | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Marks for Correct answer | +1 marks for each correct option | +1 marks for each correct option | +1 marks for each correct option |
| Negative marking | -0.33 marks for each wrong answer | -0.33 marks for each wrong answer | -0.33 marks for each wrong answer |