How Many Hours Daily to Study for CDS 2 2025?

Two times a year, UPSC administers one of India’s most prominent and tough defense examinations, the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS). One crucial question that candidates are posing as CDS 2 2025 draws near is, “How many hours should I study daily to crack the CDS exam?”
Every year, we help thousands of candidates succeed at NCA Academy, one of the top defense exam coaching centers in Mohali, India. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you understand the optimal number of study hours per day, time management techniques, and how to establish a focused routine that produces results, all based on our professional mentorship and success stories.

Recognizing the CDS 2 2025 Exam

The following will be covered in the CDS 2 2025 Exam, which is probably set for November 2025:
Regarding IMA, INA, and AFA:
English: 100 points
One hundred marks for general knowledge
100 points in mathematics
Regarding the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA):
English: 100 points
One hundred marks for general knowledge
Due to the restricted number of places and the high caliber of applicants, each paper lasts two hours, and competition is fierce.

How many CDS 2 2025 days are left?

Now is the perfect moment to plan your preparation for CDS 2 2025, as there are only about 5–6 months (150–180 days) left. Now, the question is:

How Much Time Should You Spend Studying Each Day?

Here’s a table based on different timeframes:

Time Left for CDS 2 2025	Recommended Daily Study Hours	Focus Area
5–6 Months	4–6 Hours	Concept Building + Basics
3 Months	6–8 Hours	Practice + Strengthening
1 Month	8–10 Hours	Revision + Mock Tests
Final 15 Days	10+ Hours	Final Touch + Full-Length Tests

The Perfect Daily Schedule for Candidates for CDS 2 2025

For full-time candidates (with five to six months remaining), the following is an example daily schedule:

Early morning (6:30–9:30) Three Hours 🔹 English Section Concentration
Grammar rules (one topic every day: sentence correction, error detection)
Understanding and vocabulary (idioms, antonyms, and synonyms)
Practice answering 30 to 40 questions.

Late in the morning (10:30 to 12:30) Two hours of general knowledge based on NCERT in geography, history, and physics (basics of biology, physics, and chemistry)
30–40 multiple-choice questions plus daily updates on current events.

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM is the afternoon. Two hours 🔹 of math (IMA/AFA/INA)
subjects such as mensuration, trigonometry, algebra, and arithmetic
Weekly themes plus practice sets
Revision of the formula and speed enhancement

Evening (6:00–7:00 PM): 1 hour 🔹 Reading newspapers and current affairs
Pay attention to government programs, foreign relations, and defense news.
To increase your vocabulary and awareness, read editorials.

One hour of nighttime (8:00–9:00) 🔹 review plus MCQ practice
Review your weak points.
Try out the flashcards and mini-quizzes.

Weekly Objectives to Meet:
English: 100+ questions, 5 grammatical themes
GK: 3 courses plus 5 topics related to current events
Math: four chapters with practice questions
A mock Exams: one lengthy paper each Sunday
Revision: For the week’s study, every Saturday

Ways to Make the Most of Your Study Time:
1. Apply the Pomodoro Method
Examine 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute rest
One lengthy 30-minute break equals four sessions.
2. Track Time To keep track of how many hours you’re actually concentrated, utilize a calendar or study software.
3. Theory is in the morning, and practice is in the evening.
Acquire new knowledge while your mind is clear.
Practice when you’re aware yet a little sleepy.
4. Spaced Repetition & Active Recall
Quiz applications and flashcards help you remember more information in less time.