Detailed Syllabus for CDS / AFCAT 1. General Knowledge:- History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history, World History.
- Geography: Physical, Economic, and Political Geography of India and the World.
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Governance, and Political System.
- Economy: Economic and Social Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Sustainable Development, etc.
- Science and Technology: General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Space Technology.
- Current Affairs: National and International News, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors, etc.
- Defense-related News: Weapons, Missiles, Defense Organizations, etc.
2. English:- Grammar: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Narration, Voice, Articles, Prepositions, Sentence Correction, etc.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutions, Idioms and Phrases, etc.
- Comprehension: Reading and Understanding passages, answering questions based on them.
- Error Detection: Spotting grammatical errors in sentences.
- Sentence Completion: Filling in the blanks with appropriate words.
3. Mathematics:- Arithmetic: Number System, HCF and LCM, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, etc.
- Algebra: Linear and Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Progressions, etc.
- Geometry: Lines and Angles, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Mensuration, etc.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric Ratios, Heights and Distances, etc.
- Statistics: Data Interpretation, Probability, etc.
4. Reasoning:- Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, etc.
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Paper Cutting and Folding, Figure Completion, Embedded Figures, etc.
- Logical Reasoning: Syllogism, Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Arguments, Statement and Conclusions, etc.
5. Military Aptitude:- Spatial Ability: Visualization, Orientation, Pictorial Analysis, etc.
- Verbal Ability: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structure and Formation, Jumbled Sentences, etc.
- Logical Ability: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning, Pattern Recognition, etc.
- Data Interpretation: Graphs, Charts, Tables, etc.
6. Physical Fitness:- Running: Timed distance run to assess endurance and stamina.
- Push-Ups: Upper body strength assessment.
- Sit-Ups: Abdominal muscle strength assessment.
- Squats: Lower body strength assessment.
- High Jump: Vertical jump assessment.
- Long Jump: Horizontal jump assessment.
7. Psychological Assessment:- Intelligence Tests: Verbal, Non-Verbal, Spatial, and Logical Reasoning tests.
- Personality Tests: Assessment of traits and characteristics.
- Group Testing: Assessment of leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Interview: Personal interview to assess suitability for defense services.
Important Note: It is advisable to refer to the official syllabus provided by the respective exam conducting authorities for the most accurate and updated information.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Defence, AFCAT