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can an arts student join the OTA?
What is the syllabus for the OTA entrance exam?

hello sir i m ankit thapa.I m 19 yrs old.I want to join ota as i passed my 2 class from a recognised board but my stream was arts. so i hope you were very kind enough to give ur precious result about what to do know? and what not to do????


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Originally Posted by RaviGan

can an arts student join the OTA?
What is the syllabus for the OTA entrance exam?

Yes, you are eligible for OTA exam through CDS.

CDS stands for Combined Defence Service exam.

Eligibility criteria:-

Officers Training Academy: You should have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

Age Criteria:-

Officer's Training Academy: - 19-25 Years

CDS exam books:-

Pathfinder CDS: Combined Defence Services Entrance Examination
by Sanjeev Jain, Amit Rastogi, Atul Sharma, Digvijay Singh, Preeti Gupta, Prashant Kumar, Balmukud Singh
Publisher: Arihant Publications

CDS Combined Defence Services Examination: 10 Practice Sets
by Expert Compilations
Publisher: Arihant Publications

CDS Exam Guide: Combined Defence Services Exam
Author: Datason Rp
Publisher: New Light Publishers

Study Package for CDS 1st Edition
Author: Atul Bhardwaj
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education

CDS Exam Guide 1st Edition
Author: RPH Editorial Board
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House

I have attached the syllabus for OTA exam so please check it out.

OTA stands for Officer Training Academy and OTA is in under CDS Combined Defence Service Examination which is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

Graduation or equivalent qualification is required in order to Join in OTA Academy and Final year candidate may also eligible to apply for this OTA academy.

The Applicant age should be in between 19 years to 25 years and No relaxation will be applicable for any category candidates.

OTA Examination Pattern Consist of , English, General Knowledge.

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