Registration for the Combined Defined Service (CDS) 2024 examination, which is used to select candidates for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officer’s Training Academy (OTA), is now open.
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This is a national-level exam held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice per year in an offline mode. This is a written examination with an SSB interview. Now unmarried female candidates can also apply for the CDS (OTA), but before applying for the CDS 2024 know what education qualification is required.
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The education qualification requirements for the CDS examination vary based on the academy for which the candidate is applying. Here is a general overview:
Educational Qualification for CDS Exam 2024
To appear for the CDS examination 2024, a candidate must fulfil certain eligibility criteria like age limit, and physical qualification, etc. One of the main parts of the eligibility criteria is the educational qualification.
The educational Qualification of a CDS candidate is given below:
| Branch | CDS Qualification |
|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institute. |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | Bachelor of Engineering or Degree from a recognized university (with Maths & Physics at 10+2). |
| OTA (Officers Training Academy) Me/Women | A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or college. |
Guidelines for Educational Qualification
The candidates must note the instructions given below for the CDS 2024 examination:
- The educational qualification is a crucial aspect of the eligibility criteria for the CDS exam, and candidates are required to have completed their degrees by the time of joining the respective academies.
- The degrees should be from recognized institutions or universities.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing the degree examination at the time of the SSB interview.
The comment section is below if you have any doubts related to the CDS educational qualification you ask questions freely and our team will respond to you as soon as possible.
FAQs
A: The official website to check the CDS 2024 educational qualification is upsc.gov.in
A: Yes, candidates in the final year can apply, but they must provide proof of passing the degree examination at the time of the SSB interview.
A: For the Flying branch, a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering is required.
A: Yes, there are age limits for different academies, and candidates should check the official notification for the specific age criteria of CDS.
A: Yes, women can apply for the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) courses in the Combined Defence Service (CDS) examination 2024.
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