CDS Study Plan | GK, Maths and English: Complete Strategy and Topic

CDS is an important exam that is conducted by UPSC two times a year. The exam is one of the most important for students planning to become officers and serve the country. When the exam is around the corner, it is very important to have a full-fledged strategy to prepare for the examination. Especially, the last few days are considered a golden time in the preparation of the CDS examination. In this blog, we have included a 100 day study plan for the students. Check Below!

CDS Marking Scheme

Here is the marking scheme of the CDS examination. The below includes different subject names, no. of questions, correct answers, and negative marking.

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	Correct Answer	Negative Marking
English	120	0.83	0.27
General Knowledge	120	0.83	0.27
Elementary Mathematics	100	1.00	0.33
Total	340

CDS Study Plan

In the given section, you can find the 100 day study plan for the Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, and Indian Polity subjects. You can now explore the exclusive 100 day study plan just for you and ace the examination.

Physics Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare for your Physics subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just a few days as planned below.

Days	Important Topics
Day 1	Motion in a Straight LineMotion in a Plane
Day 2	Work, Energy and PowerRotational Motion
Day 3	Gravitation IntenseSolid Mechanics
Day 4	Fluid Mechanics
Day 5	ThermodynamicsKinetic Theory of Gases
Day 6	OscillationsWaves and Wave optics
Days 7 – 8	Electric Charges and Fields, Current Electricity
Day 9	Moving Charges and Magnetism
Day 10	Electromagnetic InductionElectromagnetic waves
Day 11	Optics and Optical Instruments
Day 12	Revision of full Physics

Chemistry Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your Chemistry subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Days	Important Topics
Day 13- 14	Metals & Non-Metals (MNM) Carbon Compounds (CNC) Classification of Elements (CoE)
Day 15	Basic Chemistry (BC) States of Matter (SoM) Revision of topics from MIOS to SoM
Day 16	Atomic Structure Advanced (ASA) Chemical Bonding (CB)
Day 17	SolutionsEquilibrium Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry (EC)
Day 18	Chemical Kinetics (CK) Surface Chemistry (SC) Metallurgy
Day 19	Hydrogens & p blockd & f block Co-ordination Compounds (CC)
Day 20	Revision of topics from ASA to CC
Day 21	Basic Organic Chemistry (BOC) Hydrocarbons (HC) Haloalkanes (RX)
Day 22	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen (RO) Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen (RN)
Day 23	Revision of BOC, HC, RX, RO, RN
Day 24	Polymers Biomolecules (BM) Environmental Chemistry (ENVC) Chemistry in Everyday Life (CIEL) Miscellaneous Chemistry (MC)
Day 25-29	Revision Polymers, BM, ENVC, CIEL, MC

Biology Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your Biology subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Days	Important Topics
Day 30-32	Human Muscular System Human Nervous System
Day 33	Human Hormones and Integration Human Reproductive System
Day 34	The Genes and Inheritance DiseasesMicrobes in Human Welfare
Day 35	Ecosystem Dynamics Biodiversity and Environment
Days 36 – 37	Revision of Biology

Geography Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your Geography subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Days	Important Topics
Day 38	Latitude, longitude, time zone and physical features of India. Important straitsInternational Boundaries The physical features’ study – the Himalayas, the great Gangetic plains, the peninsular plateau, deserts and islands
Days 39 – 41	Names and information of all coastal plains All major rivers and their tributaries Hydropower, thermal and nuclear power projects in India Location of minerals, major industries and industrious and historical cities
Day 42	Types of agricultural practices – green revolution Factors causing pollution – global warming and related List of all major national parks in India
Day 43	Biodiversity hotspots of our country UNESCO World Heritage sites Major environmental and industrial summits and events
Day 44	Origins and the interior of the earth, different levels of Atmosphere Formation of rocks
Day 45	Various famous volcanoes, various landforms Various geomorphic processes – earthquakes, cyclones
Days 46 – 47	Pressure belts and wind systems Ocean currents – waves and tides About soil, afforestation, various grasslands etc.
Days 48 – 49	Types of natural vegetationRenewable and non-renewable resources Major biomes of the world Various tribes, migration settlements. Towns, megacities and projects.

History Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your History subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Days	Important Topics
Day 50	Ancient History Indus Valley Civilization
Day 51	Vedic Society Mauryan Empire
Day 52	Sangam Literature Indigenous Dynasties Gupta Period
Day 53	Dynasties of Medieval North India Dynasties of Medieval South India The Delhi Sultanate
Day 54	Vijayanagara Empire Mughal Empire Carnatic Wars Anglo Maratha Wars
Day 55	Anglo-Sikh Wars Stages of Colonialism Drain Theory Railways introduction
Day 56	Commercialization of Agriculture Impact of Western Education introduction Rise of social and religious reform movements
Day 57	The 1857 Revolt, movements by Trade Unions
Day 58	Establishment of Indian National Congress and its sessions Moderates and Extremists Economic Nationalism (the Swadeshi movement)
Day 59	Home Rule Movement Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movements Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement
Day 60	Subhas Chandra Bose and INA Rise of Muslim League Partition of India and Independence
Days 61	Everything regarding the Indian Constituent Assembly Industrialisation and Agrarian Reforms Policy of Non-Alignment, Panchsheel, etc. Wars with Pakistan & China Everything related to India’s involvement in UNO
Days 62	Complete History Revision

Indian Polity Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your Indian Polity subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Day 63	The Constituent Assembly and the Preamble Union and Its Territory
Day 64	Citizenship
Day 65	Fundamental Rights
Day 66	Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties
Day 67	Amending Constitution
Day 68	Basic Structure of the Constitution Union Executive
Day 69	Parliament
Day 70	Judiciary
Day 71	State Government Union Territories and Special Areas
Day 72	Emergency Provisions
Day 73	Centre – State Relations Local Bodies
Day 74	Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies
Day 75	Miscellaneous and Revision of All Topics

Economics Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your Economics subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Day 76	Micro Economy
Day 77	Macro Economy
Day 78	Five Year Plans
Day 79	Taxation in India
Day 80	Recent Economic Developments
Day 81	Inflation and Related Economic Terms
Day 82	International Organizations

Current Affairs & Static GK Study Plan

Here is the detailed plan for you to prepare your Current Affairs and Static GK subject. You can easily approach the different topics included in the subject. Cover the whole syllabus within just the few days as planned below.

Day 83	Superlatives of India (Largest, highest, etc.) Indian Space Journey Important Art Forms and Culture National Institutions
Day 84	Important National Days of Recognition Countries – capitals – currencies – languages
Days 85	Superlatives of the World International Boundaries Important Cities and Strategic Locations International Days International Organizations and headquarters
Day 86	Bharat RatnaNobel Prize Military Gallantry Awards Movies Related Awards Awards related to Books Famous books or works Famous News Agencies and their Editors / Heads
Days 87	Olympics Asian Games Commonwealth Games Grand Slams and Related Various Terms used in various sports while playing Notable sportspersons
Day 88	Complete Static GK Revision

Defence Specific Related Study Plan Study Plan

Now is the time to analyse a few important topics like rank structure, commands of Indian Navy, Military Institutions, and more in just one day as planned below.

Day 89

Rank Structure in all Services Commands of the Indian Navy Commands of the Indian Army Commands of the Indian Air Force Military Institutions & Establishments Military Deals, Exercises and Procurements

Final Revisions and Mock Tests

Finally, on your last days, it is the time to revise the important topics and practice as much as you can.

Day 90-99	Revise & take CDS Mock Tests
Day 100	Completed Revision of Subjects & Mock Tests

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