Major Kalshi Classes (MKC), the best defence coaching institute in India, will  release the unofficial answer key for CDS 1 2026 examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. 

This CDS answer key for 2026 is aimed at helping aspirants evaluate their performance and estimate their scores immediately after the exam at 5 P.M. .

The Combined Defence Services Examination is a national-level defence exam conducted for recruitment into prestigious academies like IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The CDS 1 2026 exam is scheduled for 12 April 2026 in offline mode across India.

Comprehensive Answer Key for All Papers

MKC’s expert faculty has prepared the answer key using memory-based questions, student feedback, and exam pattern analysis. The answer key includes:

• English Paper Solutions

• General Knowledge Paper Solutions

• Elementary Mathematics Solutions (for IMA, INA & AFA)

The CDS written exam consists of objective-type questions, with each paper carrying 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours. 

Detailed Exam Analysis by Experts

Along with the answer key, MKC has also released a complete exam analysis, covering:

• Section-wise difficulty level

• Number of good attempts

• Expected cut-off marks

• Comparison with previous year trends

This analysis helps candidates understand their performance level and competition standing.

Marking Scheme

Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their estimated score using the official marking scheme:

• +1 mark for each correct answer

• -1/3 negative marking for wrong answers 

• No deduction for unattempted questions

This allows aspirants to get a realistic idea of their chances before the official results.

CDS Official Answer Key 2026

MKC advises candidates that this is an unofficial answer key prepared for reference purposes. The final result will be based on the official answer key released later by UPSC.

Steps to Download the Answer Key for the CDS 1 2026

• Visit Official Site: Go towww.majorkalshiclasses.com

• Click on the Answer Key tab on the homepage.

• Select Answer Keys Year :Click on the tab  “ 2026”  for CDS 1 2026 Answer Key  

• Find NDA 1 2026 & Click on Explore Button

• Download PDF: Click the link to download the PDF for English,GK and Maths papers

• Save & Check: Save the document and compare your answers with the sets (A, B, C, or D).
  

About Major Kalshi Classes (MKC)

Major Kalshi Classes is one of India’s top institutes for defence exam preparation, offering coaching for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and other armed forces exams. 

With experienced faculty and a student-centric approach, MKC has helped thousands of aspirants achieve their dream of joining the Indian Armed Forces.

This Answer key  is available in online mode via the MKC website, ensuring accessibility for students across India.