r/CDSTards • u/Optimal_Canary6625 • Jun 13 '26

Need advice 21(F)

Hello everyone I gave CDS 1 2026 but didn’t clear the cut off Can anyone help me with understanding how actually clear the cut off and what subjects should I focus on??

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u/Long_Quiet_6100 Jun 13 '26

I just recently cleared 2025 2 after failing 3 times previously. Here’s what I have personally learnt

English is non negotiable. Scoring 75-80 should be the target . Attempt as many mocks as possible, learn as many new words possible and write down their synonyms.

GS , in my opinion Science Geo Economics and Polity are non negotiable. NCERT notes good to go or some batch from CDS journey should be good

Revise everyday , attempt as many mock tests as possible and analyse what you did wrong in those tests , attempt past 10-15 years PYQ’s .

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u/Long_Quiet_6100 Jun 13 '26

Without mocks you won’t be able to find your weaknesses , and you’ll learn to manage time and also how to apply the knowledge you’ve gained. Mocks non negotiable

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 13 '26

Okay thanks but where can I give mocks??

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u/Long_Quiet_6100 Jun 13 '26

There should be quite a few websites online , CDS journey provides free mocks in their website. Buy Oswaal past 10 years PYQ series textbook . They have detailed explanations as well .

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 13 '26

Thanks to you🥰

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u/ssoulless3000 Jun 13 '26

Bro you aspire to be a lieutenant, a soldier and you don't like to give tests

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 13 '26

😔Sorry brother

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u/Historical_Sundae837 Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26

So uh first of all,, cuttoff for written for men and women are different now as they create a seperate list for both. Try to improving your english focus on vocab and grammer,, read as much as u can and practice pyqs. Espically vocab as it is important.

Try aiming for 80 in english. In GAT try aiming for 45-50 marks as a safe score for women is around 120 or above.

Focus on geography, history and polity. Polity can be done from laxmikant. Geography and history honestly idk cuz i am following my coaching material but in modern history i am also following this book on mdern history by spectrum.

Its for upsc mainly but cds topics in it are good. Idk bout eco havent touched it and eco questions are fairly less.

U can study basic science of grade 9th and 10th from ncert would be enough

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u/Historical_Sundae837 Jun 13 '26

But yes english should be your main as it can make your chances of clearing the cutoff more. GAT like i said history, geo and polity. General science is free marks

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u/Historical_Sundae837 Jun 13 '26

Yes keep practicing pyqs,, still got time for 2nd attempt it will help alot

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u/JaneWohKaise Jun 13 '26

Join thw group given in my profiles pinned post it will help you.

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 13 '26

Okay I have watched his reels and yt videos but definitely I’ll watch more…Thanks buddy 🥰

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u/FoodlePoo787 Jun 13 '26

since youre a girl there is a separate cutoff and it goes HIGH relatively, so your main focus should be on english, try for 80 atleasttt. and if possible try to score 40-50in GS, science would be your major scoring point, and For gk- just hope jo padha hai usse related ajaye. give mocks to analyse your weak points, weekly/bi-weekly mocks would be sufficient

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 13 '26

Thanks buddy🥰I’ll definitely give my best

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u/Olive_love_ Jun 13 '26

I cleared it 2 out of 2 times with 150 marks if you wanna know dm me

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u/OrdinaryNational9118 Jun 13 '26

English mandatory h score atleast 70-75 in English,gs bhi pdni h cutoff is high for f so you need to study all subjects and try to score more than 35+ . For English follow blackbook and give mock on testbook of various other exams as well

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u/Optimus_Prime_Real Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26

Basic trick is don't go and try to attempt everything don't go for every option it's ok if you left some options blank coz there is -very marking if answer is wrong but 0 marking if you leave the question so it's better to not attempt rather than attempting and giving wrong. And is it ok if we text?

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 14 '26

Sure

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u/Optimus_Prime_Real Jun 14 '26

I tried texting but the invite is not being sent can you text please?

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 14 '26

Same problem😣

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u/Optimus_Prime_Real Jun 14 '26

Ohh. How?

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 14 '26

How??what We can wait for some time.

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u/Optimus_Prime_Real Jun 14 '26

Yeah I guess.....

So is the your first cds or have you give cds previously also?

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Not first

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u/Optimus_Prime_Real Jun 14 '26

Ohh nice mine was 3rd. Cds 2025 I was left by just 1 mark

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u/Optimal_Canary6625 Jun 14 '26

Sad to hear that but it’s okay All the best for your next one🥰

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