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CDS (OTA / IMA) exam pattern at a glance
The figures below are the pattern this free mock test runs at.
Total questions
60
Time allowed
360 minutes
Total marks
300
Marking scheme
+1/-0.333
Sections
English 100 + GK 100 + Maths 100
Typical qualification
Graduate
Applies to
All India
Stage
Full mock
Medium
Bilingual — हिंदी and English
Cost on GovExam
Free — no payment, no card, no compulsory sign-up
You get +1 for each correct answer and lose 0.333 for each wrong one, so blind guessing costs marks. That is roughly 360 seconds per question, so pace matters as much as knowledge.
Always confirm the current pattern on the official CDS (OTA / IMA) notification before your exam. Conducting bodies revise question counts, timing and marking from cycle to cycle, and the official notice is the only authority. Verified conducting-body websites are listed on our official links page.
How to use this CDS (OTA / IMA) mock test
Attempt it timed, in one sitting. A paper done in pieces tells you what you know; a paper done against the clock tells you what you can produce on exam day.
Mark every question you guessed. With negative marking, a guess you cannot justify is worth less than a blank.
Read every solution — including the ones you got right. Answers you reached by luck are the ones that will fail you next time.
Re-drill your weakest section with quick practice, then take a second full paper a week later and compare.
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How many questions are in the CDS (OTA / IMA) mock test?
It has 120 questions to attempt in 120 minutes. It is a full-length paper, not a short quiz.
Is the CDS (OTA / IMA) mock test available in Hindi?
Yes. Every question is bilingual — हिंदी and English — and you can switch language at any point during the test, with explanations in both languages.
Does this practice paper follow the official CDS (OTA / IMA) pattern?
The paper is built to the official CDS (OTA / IMA) structure — question count, duration and section split. Exam patterns can be revised by the conducting body, so always confirm the current pattern on the official notification before your exam.
Do I get solutions after the CDS (OTA / IMA) test?
Yes. You get an instant score with a detailed explanation for every question, plus an AI tutor you can ask follow-up doubts. There is no charge at any step.