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Let’s get this straight! CDS Mathematics paper is lengthy and there is no way you are able to attempt all questions in time. Is the CDS Mathematics paper also tough?
In terms of difficulty level, the paper is overall a medium difficulty with a mix of easy, medium and lengthy questions. Note that you will rarely find a tough question in CDS Mathematics paper. The main reason why candidates fail to achieve cut off score in Mathematics paper is that they are not able to attempt the paper entirely. Further the negative marking makes it even more difficult to score
If you want expert advice, let me tell you that CDS Mathematics paper usually asks only certain types of questions. The figures may change, but the questions are mostly of the same kind. Once you clearly understand the types of questions asked from each chapter, you can practice them well and solve them confidently, even if you’re not very good at mathematics
CDS Mathematics Tricks & Shortcuts
Next, it is recommended to know all kinds of tricks associated with each chapter. Tricks can not only help you to get answers in seconds but also help you to save time. Time is very crucial in this paper and if you are able to attempt all 120 questions then there is a high possibility that you will be able to score very well in this paper
Practically, you have 2 hours for this paper containing 100 questions and this can be your possible speed
| Average time per question | Possible Attempted Questions |
|---|---|
| 3 minutes | 40 |
| 2.5 minutes | 48 |
| 2 minutes | 60 |
| 1.5 minutes | 80 |
| 1.2 minutes | 100 |
So, now you know that you have to be super fast to solve the paper. Some questions may be easy, taking only 1.5 minutes, while others may take over 5 minutes without reaching an answer
let’s see how tricks actually help?
Suppose there is this question, could you have possibly read this question and solved this in 1.2 minutes without this trick?
Now, you may think that trick is great but what about memorising the trick, that’s a task in itself as there will be so many tricks for every chapter?
You are right! but tricks cannot be memorised, you need to consistently practice in order to get familiar with the tricks. By practicing more and more you will see that tricks are so effortless without memorising them in isolation
I highly recommend you to get “CDS Mathematics with shortcut tricks“. This book has all associated tricks followed by many solved practice questions so that you are comfortable using them in different scenarios. Also, there’s a fully solved practice exercise and also a practice set
No matter which guide you may be using for CDS examination, nothing beats CDS Mathematics for “Mathematics paper”. It should be used alongside your guide to master this subject no matter how weak you may be in mathematics.
