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Muskan
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Indeed, there is a physical exam as part of the selection process for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam. Many applicants are turned down following the physical exam because they weren't fit. To be enrolled in the Indian Armed Forces Academies, candidates must pass a written, mental, physical, and interview exam. It is recommended that candidates take the medical and physical examinations before completing the CDS application.
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Anamika Jha
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The CDS examination is conducted offline through pen and paper mode. As per the latest update by UPSC about the CDS examination, the IMA, IFA and AFA, the paper will be divided into three sections - general knowledge, English Language and Elementary Mathematics. The duration of each paper is 2 hours. To know more about the CDS examination refer to the official website or shiksha.
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Anamika Jha
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The minimum CDS cutoff is 20% for 2024 . The expected CDS cut off for 2024 are : •IMA (Indian Military Academy)Written : 120 – 130Final : 245 – 255• INA (Indian Naval Academy)Written : 105-120Final : 233-245 • AFA (Air Force Academy) Written: 145-150Final : 268-270• OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men Written: 73-85Final : 162-170• OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) Women Written : 74 - 85Final : 164 - 170 Candidates can check the CDS cutoff from the official website as well.
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Muskan
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The National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course offer admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings through the NDA exam. To choose qualified applicants for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA), the CDS exam is administered. The syllabus for CDS and NDA differs. The NDA syllabus is divided into classes 10, 11, and 12. In contrast, the CDS syllabus adheres to graduation-level standards. Maths and GAT make up the two halves of the NDA course. The three sections of the CDS syllabus are General Awareness, English, and Elementary Maths. T
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Anangsha Patra
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AFCAT exam means Air Force Common Admission Test. This exam is taken to select candidates for admission in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches in Indian Air Force. AFCAT exam is conducted by Indian Air Force. CDS exam is conducted for candidates who wish to make their career in the Defence Forces- Army, Navy, and Air Force. Selected candidates undergo training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA). The selection process of CDS comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The AFCAT selection process comprises online test and AFSB interview.
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Dewesh Nandan Prasad
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The Combined Defence Services (CDS) application form was released on the official website for CDS 1 on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply was extended from December 31, 2024 to January 1, 2025 (6 PM). Also, for the CDS 2 exam from May 28, 2025 to June 17, 2025. The candidates can apply for the exam by following the steps given below:Go to the official website- upsconline.gov.inLogin into the account on the OTR platform (The registration process for OTR has given above)Fill out the details that have been asked for part 1 registrationUpload the photograph, signature and photo identity proof Make the application feesChoo
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Dewesh Nandan Prasad
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The candidates can download the CDS 1 2025 result by following the steps given below:Go to the official website Click on the CDS 1 Written exam result link The CDS 1 Result PDF link will appear on the screen Click on the CDS 1 Result PDF link The UPSC CDS result PDF will appear on the screen Check the results and save it for later use
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Tathagata Patra
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Follow the below list of age limits for the 2024UPSC CDS exam:Indian Military Academy (IMA): In Indian Milatary Academy the condiate should be born between 2nd Jan 2001 to 1st Jan 2006. Also in Indian Naval Academy the same criteria is applied.Air Force Academy: The candidates who has an age between 20 to 24 years as of 1st Jan 2024, or should be born between 2nd Jan 2001 to 1st Jan 2004.Officers' Training Academy (OTA): For Officers' Training Academy the candidate must has an age between 19 to 25 years or should be born in between 2nd Jan 2000 to 1st Jan 2006 for both men and women.
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Malavika
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination (also known as CDS) to candidates seeking commissions as officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Candidates must meet the CDS eligibility requirements in order to be eligible for the exam. A degree in any field from an accredited university is the prerequisite for admission to the IMA and Officers' Training Academy. Applicants to the Indian Naval Academy need to be graduates of an accredited university with a degree in engineering. Candidates for the Air Force Academy must be graduates of an accredited university with a degree in eng
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Muskan
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The age for the CDS Exam is calculated based on a specific reference date: January 1st of the year of the examination.Here's what to remember:The age limit varies depending on the specific Academy and entry scheme you choose within the CDS.They consider your age as of January 1st, not your birthday.
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