CDS Answer Key 2021
Check here answer key of UPSC CDS 1 after the exam on February 2, 2021. They will be published here for English, GK, Maths, after they are held from 9-11 am, 12-2 pm, and 3-5 pm respectively. There are separate answer keys for all four sets namely A, B, C, D of each paper. Just after the exam, the solutions are by coaching centres like Made Easy, IES Master, and other institutes. UPSC will release the official answer key after CDS result. Use the CDS Answer Key 2020 to calculate score and predict chances of selection even before CDS result, the Combined Defence Service exam is announced by the Union Public Service Commission
Steps to download CDS Answer Key
To download the official answer key of CDS, candidates need to follow the steps below :
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Click the ‘Examination’ tab
- Select the exam
- CDS answer key 2021 will appear on the screen
- Download the answer key and save the file.
How to calculate scores using CDS answer key 2021
To calculate scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority. For the correct answer, candidates need to allot the marks assigned to the particular question. For incorrect answers, 1/3 marks are deducted as per the CDS exam pattern 2019. UPSC will calculate the scores of candidates based on the number of correct answers after applying the penalty for wrong answers.
Steps to challenge the CDS Answer Key
- Candidates can challenge the Answer key through Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep).
- For each exam, the commission has fixed a time-frame of 7 days.
- To raise objections, candidates need to enter details like roll number, date of birth and random image.
- After entering these details, candidates must submit their challenges.