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i am graduate in art stream. am i able to sit in cds army exam?

Dear Friend

There are four wings of Combined Defence Services.
1. Indian Military Academy
2. Indian Naval Academy
3. Indian Air Force
4. Officers Training Academy

As you are a graduate of Arts stream so you can apply for Indian Military Academy and
Officers Training Academy.

There is no percentage restriction.

The age limit for Millitary wing is 19-24 years.

The advertisement for next CDS exam has been published already.
The last date to apply for the same is, 28th Nov 2011.

Visit: http://upsc.gov.in/

Of course, sir,
you can appear in this UPSC [UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION], examination, through which one can apply in all branches of the Indian army, i.e. Naval , air force & in Military branch.
But , you can not apply for the Naval & air force wing, because, they need the graduation degree in Engineering or in equivalents .
You can apply only for the Military branch.

The age limit for this examination , for taking admission is IMA [INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY], is 19-25 years,.
There is not any kind of age relaxations are applicable for the any reserved category.

Also, you must have Indian nationality with marital status unmarried.

There are almost 250 vacancies are available in the IMA.

Of course, sir,
you can appear in this UPSC [UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION], examination, through which one can apply in all branches of the Indian army, i.e. Naval , air force & in Military branch.
But , you can not apply for the Naval & air force wing, because, they need the graduation degree in Engineering or in equivalents .
You can apply only for the Military branch.

The age limit for this examination , for taking admission is IMA [INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY], is 19-25 years,.
There is not any kind of age relaxations are applicable for the any reserved category.

Also, you must have Indian nationality with marital status unmarried.

There are almost 250 vacancies are available in the IMA.

CDS stands for COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE exam conducted by UPSC every year which has four wing:-

Indian Military Academy

Indian Naval Academy

Indian Air Force

Officer's Training Academy

As a graduates from Arts stream you can apply for Indian Military Academy and Officer's Training Academy of CDS and should be in the age group of 19 to 24 years of age.

For further information you may visit official web site of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in

Originally Posted by amit.kurmanchali

i am graduate in art stream. am i able to sit in cds army exam?

Eligibility For CDS Exams

The CDS (Combined Defence Services) are conducted every year in the months of February and August..

The next CDS exam is going to be conducted on 12th February,2012..

The forms for the exam are already available and the last date for form submission is 28th November,2011

In order to appear for the CDS exam..you need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria

1) You should have completed your graduation in any stream from a recognized University..

2) You should be in the age limit of

19-22 years : For Naval Academy
19-23 years : For Air Force Academy
19-24 years : For Indian Military Academy
19-25 years : Officer's Training Academy

So, yes you are definitely eligible for appearing in the CDS exam provided that you satisfy the age limit..

The written exam shall be of 300 marks and will test you on the following areas :
General Knowledge
English
Basic Maths

Each section will carry equal marks..

all the best..

With Warm Regards
"Nitz"

Dear friend, for joining IMA(indian military academy),IAF(air force) &NAVY of CDS the student have done his/her graduation in physics,maths, computer science or engineering. Graduation in arts candidate are not eligible for these services.
But do'nt worry you are eligible for OTA(officers training academy) service of cds that is only for graduation in art students. For more detail visit upsc official website..................thank you & best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey.. thanks for that info..
I have a prob here.. i`m in my final year and i`ll be completi my engg by may. The prob is.. i dont have 60% (min aggregate for officers). I`m having around 55.. even if i do good this yr.. ill could make it to max 57 or 58.. but can`t reach 60..
Am i eligible being an officer??

dear friend,
As you have completed your graduation in ARTS stream then you can apply for CDS exam..

CDS exam is conducted by UPSC twice in every year.

Eligibility for CDS exam:-

Indian military academy:-

*Candidate must have complete the graduation in any trade.

*Candidates age should be in between 19-24 years.

So, my friend you are eligible for CDS exam.

All the best.

HELLO SIR/MAM. I have a question. I am studying B.A.LL.B(Hons.)-II Year. So when i'll complete my three years of my professional degree(which is of 5 years), then can i sit in Cds test through my provisional degree which H.P.University will grany me. Pls tell me.

Am i eligible to sit in cds army exam being a HS in art steam?

i am work in indian army.i am 12th scince pass with biology. in 12th i have50%. i want be a army officer. how can i join the IMA?????

the minimum qualification is class 10+2 pass to join in airforce.if you want to give NDA exam which is conducted by UPSC.you should be an indian and you should be a science student with physics and mathematics.
your age should be between 16.5 and 19.
but i suggest you to join in airforce after passing graduate then you have more probability to be pilot.

If your interested to join in air force then you should apply for NDA or CDS examination .

NDA ie : National Defence Academy . This NDA examination is conducted by UPSC .

>>> you should be citizen of india .

>>> you should be unmarried and male candidates only eligible for NDA examination .

>>> For this examination you should qualifed for 12th in science stream the subjects like Mathematics , science , from recognized university .

>>> your should be 16.5 to 19 years , for NDA examination age relaxation is not given for any candidate like SC/ST or OBC candidates .

>>> you should be pahysically fit for the training academy .

CDS ie : combined defence service , this examination is also conducted by UPSC .

>>> you should be citizen for india

>>> you should be unmarried and male candidate only eligible for CDS examination .

>>> For this examination you should qualified for bachelor degree in science stream like , BCA , Bsc , or bachelor of engineering from recognized university university .

>>> your age should be 19 years to 23 years .

>>> your should be physically ft for training academy .

Note : percentage of marks marks is not necessary for NDA as well as CDS examination . and also relaxation is not given for sc/st candidates or other backward candidate .

For more information please visit UPSC official web site ....

Sir I am complete the diploma in mechanical engineering and I want join the indian army. Please give me reply yes or no?

Hello,Sir
I have done my graduation and I want to join in Indian military Academy or want to sit in CDS exam.But my hight is only 5 feet.Am I eligible to entered your service?