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I'm failed in 12th Mathematics from CBSE pattern and currently pursuing BCA. Am I eligible for CDS after completing my BCA as I don't have any backlog in graduation?

Yes, Mathematics is compulsory for CDS(Combined Defense Services) exam.

After graduation, you can apply for this exam. But, you will have to choose and read Mathematics for passing this exam.

CDS stand for Common Defense Academy and this exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) twice every year. This Exam has four wings:- Indian Military Academy, Indian Airforce Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officer Training Academy.

Eligibility Criteria required to apply for this examination is Candidate must have passed Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year candidates are also eligible to apply for this exam. There is no percentage restriction in this exam. Male and Female both candidates are eligible to apply for this exam. Candidate age must lie between for INA is 19 to 22 years, 19 to 23 years for AFA, 19 to 24 years for IMA, 19 to 25 years for OTA.

So, yes you are eligible to apply for CDS (Common Defense Service) examination being a BCA graduate.

For more information, you can visit their Official Website http://www.upsc.gov.in.

CDS stands for Combined Defense Services and CDS examination is held twice every year by UPSC.

Further, the minimum education required for appearing in the same examination for joining any of its wing is a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Students pursuing final year of their graduation degree course are also eligible.

So, as evident from the above mentioned educational requirement to apply for CDS examination, that there is no requirement of Mathematics or any other subject as compulsory subject at any academic degree level.

For more updates and details regarding CDS entrance examination, you can refer to the link www.upsc.gov.in.

Originally Posted by Krishna9595

I'm failed in 12th Mathematics from CBSE pattern and currently pursuing BCA. Am I eligible for CDS after completing my BCA as I don't have any backlog in graduation?

CDS is conducted twice every year by the UPSC. CDS consist of three wings i.e Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy.
For Indian Army candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in any subject.
For Indian Air Force candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in any respect and had Physics and Mathematics as their subjects in class 12th with 60% marks.
For Indian Navy candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in any respect and had Physics and Mathematics as their subjects in class 12th with 60% marks.
Thus, without one can join Indian Army only after clearing the examination.

Only for IAF field Maths and Physics is compulsory. For IMA,OTA and INA you need not have maths in 12th