Estimate Your CDS Attempts Window
UPSC does not mention any numeric attempt limit for CDS; you can appear as many times as your age and other eligibility allow for that academy.
Typical age bands used in guides are around 19–24 years for IMA/INA/AFA and roughly 19–25/26 years for OTA, with the exact cut‑off dates in the CDS notification.
CDS is held twice a year; this helps estimate how many exam cycles you may still get inside your age window.
Disclaimer: This CDS attempts helper explains that there is no official cap on the number of CDS attempts; only the academy‑wise age bands and other eligibility conditions limit how many times you can apply. It uses a simple age‑window model and does not replace the exact date‑of‑birth ranges or UPSC rules given in CDS notifications. Always check the latest UPSC CDS notifications for final decisions on your eligibility and planning.