With the NDA, CDS, and AFCAT 2 2025 exams just around the corner, it’s time for aspirants to gear up with a focused and result-oriented strategy. Among all the sections, English plays a decisive role in these defence examinations. To help students strengthen this section, Live Class Batch 1 has been specially designed with a comprehensive study plan and a detailed analysis of previous trends.
AFCAT 2 2025 Exam
Indian Air Force will release the AFCAT 2 2025 Notification in the month of June 2025. Air Force Common Admission Test is the entrance exam conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year for enrollment of Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in the Flying, Weapons System and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
AFCAT 2 2025 Exam Pattern
| EXAM | SUBJECTS | DURATION | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 2 Hours | 100 | 300 |
AFCAT 2 2025 Question Pattern
AFCAT 2 2025 English Section Marking Scheme
- 3 marks is awarded for each correct answer.
- 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No marks for unattempted questions.
AFCAT 2 2025 No. Of Expected English Questions
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Spotting Errors | 4 |
| Antonyms | 3 to 4 |
| Synonyms | 3 to 4 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 3 to 4 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 4 to 5 |
| Cloze Test | 3 to 5 |
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Ordering of Words | 0 |
| Ordering of Sentences | 0 |
| Comprehension | 5 |
| One Word Substitution | 3 to 5 |
| Spelling | 0 |
NDA 2 2025 Exam
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will publish NDA 2 2025 exam official notification in May 2025 for admission of unmarried males/ females to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 156th Course and for the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
NDA 2 2025 Exam Pattern
| Code | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer | |
| 01 | Mathematics (Paper 1) | 120 | 300 | 2.5 | 0.83 | |
| 02 | General Ability Test (Paper 2) | English | 50 | 200 | 4 | 1.33 |
| GK | 100 | 400 | ||||
| TOTAL | 270 | 900 | ||||
CDS 2 2025 Exam
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will publish CDS 2 2025 exam official notification in May 2025 for admission of unmarried males/ females to the Indian Military Academy, Officers’ Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy.
CDS 2 2025 Exam Pattern
For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
| PAPER | SUBJECT | DURATION | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
| I | English | 2 Hours | 120 | 100 |
| II | General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 120 | 100 |
| III | Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 | 100 |
For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
| PAPER | SUBJECT | DURATION | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
| I | English | 2 Hours | 120 | 100 |
| II | General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 120 | 100 |
CDS 2 2025 Marking Scheme
| SUBJECT | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS | CORRECT ANSWER | WRONG ANSWER |
| English | 120 | 100 | 0.83 Marks | 0.27 Marks |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | ||
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 1 Mark | 0.33 Marks |
| TOTAL | 340 | 300 | ||
NDA & CDS 2 2025 Important Dates to Remember
| Important Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Starting date for Submission of Application | 28 May 2025 |
| Last date for Submission of Application | 17 June 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card | 2 Weeks Before Exam |
| Date of the Examination | 14 September 2025 (SUNDAY) |
| Declaration of Results | Oct/Nov 2025 |
NDA 2 2025 No. Of Expected English Questions
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Spotting Errors | 10 |
| Antonyms | 5 to 10 |
| Synonyms | 5 to 10 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 5 to 10 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 5 to 10 |
| Cloze Test | 10 |
| Ordering of Words in a Sentence | 5 to 10 |
| Ordering of Sentences | 5 |
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Comprehension | 5 |
| Word Classes | 5 |
| Usage of Paired Words | 5 to 10 |
| Sentence Completion | 10 |
| Direct Indirect Speech | 3 |
| Choosing Correct Sentence | 2 |
| Discourse Markers | 10 |
| Word Meaning | 5 |
CDS 2 2025 No. Of Expected English Questions
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Spotting Errors | 10 |
| Antonyms | 5 to 10 |
| Synonyms | 5 to 10 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 5 to 10 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 10 |
| Cloze Test | 10 |
| Ordering of Words in a Sentence | 10 |
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Ordering of Sentences | 10 |
| Sentence Improvement | 5 to 10 |
| Comprehension | 10 to 15 |
| Word Classes | 10 |
| Prepositions & Determiners | 5 to 10 |
| Sentence Completion | 10 |
| Active Passive Voice | 5 |
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Direct Indirect Speech | 10 |
| Spelling | 10 |
| Transformation of Sentences | 10 |
| Word Meaning | 5 to 10 |
| Usage of Paired Words | 5 to 10 |
| Correlating Sentences | 5 to 10 |
| Matching List | 5 to 10 |
| Topics | Expected No. Of Questions |
| Adaptation of Borrowed Words | 5 |
| Use of Phrasal Verbs | 5 |
| Commonly Used Words | 5 |
| Synthesis of Sentences | 5 |
| Words & Suggested Meanings | 10 |
| Discourse Markers | 5 |
| Usage of Homophones | 5 |
In all three exams, English tests vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and reasoning-based usage of language. A candidate who masters these can easily fetch 65%+ in this section, making it a scoring and rank-boosting opportunity. The English section is not just about knowing the language but about applying it smartly in an exam setting. With the structured approach of NDA-CDS-AFCAT 2 2025 Exam Live Class Batch 1, aspirants will not only cover the syllabus but also gain the confidence to handle tricky questions with ease. Whether you’re appearing for NDA, CDS, or AFCAT 2 2025, this batch will ensure you’re battle-ready.
Join us, learn strategically, and score confidently. The journey to uniform starts here!
