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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Arti,
Some of the best books are:
Pathfinder CDS Examination Arihant
CDS 10 Years Topic-wise Solved Papers 2007-2017
Mathematics for C.D.S.Entrance Exam by R. S. Aggarwal
Kit for CDS Exam (For IMA, OTA & Air Force) by by S. Rajinder Dhillon

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7 years ago

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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Arti,
For female candidates, they can only join Officer Training Academy, Chennai. To get into the academy, you need to clear the CDS examination, in which you need to appear for the English and General Studies paper only.

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Shrija Ashok kumarWork in a way to always challenge your limits !

Contributor-Level 10

Hello Arti,
For CDS, you will require:-
Age proof certificate.
Graduation certificates and mark sheets.
Pan card, driving license, passport or the UPSC admit card.
In case a candidate is a final year student he will be required to get a certificate from the principal.
For CAT, XAT etc
they basically require class 10th , 12th and graduation marks.
Go through this link for detailed information https://iimcat.ac.in/EForms/Mock/Web_App_Template/756/1/PDF/Registration_Guide_CAT_2015.pdf
Good Luck!

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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Prashant,
There is no specific subject as such which is needed for qualifying the CDS examination. The minimum eligibility criteria (educational qualification) for CDS:
For IMA /OTA : A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor of Engineering.
For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10 +2 level ) or Bachelor of Engineering.

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7 years ago

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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Priya,
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The notification for the examination is usually released in the months of October and June, and the examinations are conducted in February and November respectively. Some of the popular coaching institute for CDS exam preparation in Gwalior are:
Gwalior Defence Study Circle
MAA Mission Achievers Academy
Samiksha Institute
Shivay Institute
Tara Institute

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7 years ago

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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Gaurav,
The next step after clearing the CDS examination is to prepare for SSB (Service Selection Board). The Ministry of Defense undertakes the SSB Interview to evaluate prospective candidates for recruitment in the Army, Navy and Air Force.
The benchmarks on which the candidates are assessed include intelligence, personality, compatibility, and potential. Hence, mental preparation holds prominence over physical preparation, although physical fitness will be an added advantage.
The five-day personality and intelligence test schedule is as under:
Day 1: Basic Intelligence Test
Day 2: Psychological Test
Day 3 & Day 4: The Group Testing O
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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Priya,
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The notification for the examination is usually released in the months of October and June, and the examinations are conducted in February and November respectively. Some of the popular coaching institute for CDS exam preparation in Gwalior are:
Gwalior Defence Study Circle
MAA Mission Achievers Academy
Samiksha Institute
Shivay Institute
Tara Institute

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7 years ago

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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Narayan,
Yes, you can give CDS examination after BCA. The minimum eligibility criteria (educational qualification) for CDS:
For IMA /OTA : A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor of engineering.
For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized university (with physics and mathematics at 10 +2 level ) or Bachelor of engineering.

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7 years ago

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Sanjay K

Guide-Level 13

Hi Shivani,
The Combined Defence Service (CDS) exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission twice every year for recruitment to officr cadre of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and IndianAir force. The candidates qualifying the written test are interviewed by the Service Selection Board and if finally selected, depending upon the choice given by the candidates and their merit list ranking, are sent to one of the following institutes for orientation training:
(a) Indian Military Academy , Dehradun
(b) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
(c) Air Force Academy, Hyderabad
(d) Officers Training Academy , Chennai
(e) Officers Training Academy,
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7 years ago

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Debajit Chandra

Guide-Level 14

Hi,
Please refer to the below link:
https://cds.testbag.com/exam-analysis.php?tp=4

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