The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to conduct the CDS (1) exam on April 21, 2024. With just a few days remaining, candidates preparing for the exam must have completed or are about to complete studying the syllabus. However, these last few days are very important for preparation, and going easy with the preparation can affect their chances of getting high marks.

Aspirants must spend these last 15 days with utmost dedication toward their goal which is to crack the UPSC CDS exam. Candidates can improve their performance and be well-prepared for the exam if they use these remaining few days effectively. To help candidates prepare better, we have provided preparation strategies for the last 15 days to crack UPSC CDS 2024. So, continue to read the article.

Latest Updates:
— UPSC CDS 1 is scheduled for April 21, 2024. Since only a few days are left until the CDS 1 exam, we strongly recommend students take CDS I exam mock tests and adopt the 15-day preparation strategy given on this page.

15 Days Preparation Tips for UPSC CDS 2024

It is true that if candidates are fully prepared for the exam, nothing can stop them from cracking the exam. Thus, candidates should use the last few days to fully prepare for the UPCS CDS exam 2024. Here are some of the tips to prepare for CDS in the last 15 days:

• Create and follow a study plan: Candidates must create a study plan and follow it rigorously. They can make the study plan according to the exam pattern and allot more time to high-weightage topics.
• Do not waste time on new topics: Candidates must not start any new topic, especially difficult ones. Starting a new topic this late may take a lot of their precious preparation time which they can use to improve their weak topics.
• Practice questions: Aspirants should practice questions on the topics they have already studied. Practising questions with different difficulty levels will help them get ready to face any type of questions in the exam.
• Take mock tests: Aspirants must take CDS mock tests frequently to measure their performance and know where they need improvements. Furthermore, they can increase their problem-solving speed and improve their time management skills.
• Revision and learning tricks to solve questions: Candidates should also focus on revision. They should revise already studied topics and learn various tricks to solve questions faster.
• Make an exam-taking strategy: Many aspirants fail to attempt enough questions because they don’t follow any exam-taking strategy. However, if they attempt questions on their strong topics first and then move to difficult topics, they can comparatively solve more questions.
• Take breaks to stay healthy: During the last few days, some candidates tend to get nervous and overexert themselves. However, they must take breaks from time to time so that they don’t fall into stress or any sickness.

CDS Study Plan for the Last 15 Days

Candidates can also follow the 15 days study plan provided in the table below to prepare for the UPSC CDS exam:

Day	Elementary Mathematics	General Knowledge	English Language
Day 1	Formulas and Number System	Current Affairs	Grammar
Day 2	HCF & LCM	Books & Authors	Synonyms & Antonyms
Day 3	Trigonometry	Static GK	Idioms & Phrases
Day 4	Time & Work	General Science	Direct and Indirect Speech
Day 5	Time, Speed & Distance	Physics	Active and Passive Voice
Day 6	Practice Questions	Chemistry	Error Spotting
Day 7	Profit & Loss	Biology	Fill in the Blanks
Day 8	Simple & Compound Interest	Indian History & Polity	Para Jumbles
Day 9	Geometry	Important Days	Sentence Corrections
Day 10	Mensuration	Current Affairs	Cloze Test
Day 11	Take Full Mock Tests and Analyse Performance
Day 12	Revise Weak Topics
Day 13	Take Full Mock Tests and Analyse Performance
Day 14	Revise Weak Topics
Day 15	Final Revision and Go Through Tips & Tricks

Attempt CDS Mock Tests to Improve Performance

Taking mock tests is the best way for candidates to know how well they are prepared for the exam. Thus, aspirants must take as many mock tests as possible in the last few days. They must include taking mock tests in their last 15 days’ preparation plan for CDS 2024. Mock tests will help them get familiarised with the exam. Furthermore, they can find out their strong and weak topics through mock tests. Thus, they can focus on those weak topics and ultimately improve their performance.

Candidates can take UPSC CDS mock tests at Embibe and get detailed personalised feedback. Moreover, Embibe’s Advanced Feedback Analysis (AFA) will help them not only improve their performance but also their time management and problem-solving skills. Click on the links below to take CDS mock tests:

Take UPSC CDS Mock Tests
UPSC CDS General Knowledge Mock Test – 1	UPSC CDS General Knowledge Mock Test – 2
UPSC CDS English Mock Test – 1	UPSC CDS English Mock Test – 2
UPSC CDS Elementary Mathematics Mock Test – 1	UPSC CDS Elementary Mathematics Mock Test – 2

How To Attempt UPSC CDS Mock Tests?

Know the steps to take UPSC CDS mock tests on Embibe below:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
• 4th Step: Select the Goal “Defence” from the dropdown and click “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and select “UPSC CDS” on the search bar and click “Next”.
• 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click “Done”.
• 7th Step: Click “Test” from the header section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any UPSC CDS subjects.
• 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

Best Books for CDS 2024

Aspirants must refer to the right books for CDS preparation. Books can help them clear concepts, and if they choose the right book, they can learn topics faster and in a better way. Furthermore, some books also contain practice questions to help candidates strengthen their knowledge. Here are some of the best UPSC CDS books that they can refer to for preparation:

Name of Book	Author/ Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R.S. Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
Manorama Yearbook	Mammen Mathew
General Knowledge	Manohar Pandey

Also, check:

CDS Detailed Info	CDS Preparation
CDS Study Material	CDS Mock Tests
CDS Syllabus	CDS Exam Pattern
CDS Question Papers	CDS Books

FAQs on CDS Last-minute Preparation Tips 2024

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We hope this detailed article on How To Prepare for CDS 2024 in the Last 15 Days will be helpful. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest UPSC CDS exam 2024 updates!