NDA(National Defence Academy)
Passing out parade in National Defence Academy,
Khadakwasla, Pune, India
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit- 16 ½ - 19½
Educational Qualifications
For Army Wing of NDA- 12th class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school education, or equivalent.
For Air Force and the Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2(Executive Branch) Course at Naval Academy- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school education with Physics and Mathematics, or equivalent.
(Candidates appearing at the 12th class examination are also eligible to compete. Such Candidates will be required to submit the proof of passing the 12th class examination by a date to be specified in the commission's Notice for the Examination)
Scheme of Examination
Written Examination
1. Mathematics(Objective Type)- 300 Marks
2. General Ability Test(Objective Type)-600 Marks
Total Marks for Written Examination- 900 Marks
Marks for SSB Interviews- 900 Marks
CDS(Combined Defence Service Examination)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
19-24 Years - Indian Military
19-24 Years - Naval Academy
19-24 Years - Air Force Academy
19-25 Years - Officers' Training
The passing out parade in Indian Military Academy, Dehradun(PTI- Photo)
Educational Qualifications
IMA & OTA - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
Naval Academy - B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering
Air Force- B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering
Scheme of Examination
Written Examination
A. For Indian Military Academy/ Naval Academy/ Air Force Academy
English (Objective type) - 100 Marks
General Knowledge(Objective type) - 100 Marks
Elementary Mathematics(Objective type) - 100 Marks
Total - 300 Marks
B. For Officers' Training Academy
English (Objective type) - 100 Marks
General Knowledge(Objective type) - 100 Marks
Total - 200 Marks
Marks for SSB Interviews
IMA, Naval Academy, Airforce Academy - 300 Marks
CAPF(Central Armed Police Force)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit- 20-25 years as of 1st August of the year of examination. (Certain categories of the person including departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation)
Educational Qualifications
Degree of a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. (Candidates appearing in the degree exams are allowed to appear as well.)
Scheme of Examination
Written Examination
Paper 1 - General Ability and Intelligence(Objective Type) - 250 Marks
