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Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a student of Deemed University studying Graduation. So I am eligible for applying CDS exam or not? Kindly let me know about this immediately.

Yes of course, you are eligible to apply for CDS examination.

CDS Examination is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. The notification will be published in the month of October or November and July or August in the official website of UPSC as well as Employment Newspaper. Let's see the eligibility criteria for this examination.

You should have completed 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. No percentage bar are required. Those who are studying in the final year of degree course may also apply. Those who are wiling to apply for Indian Air Force then they should have completed degree course with mathematics at intermediate level from a recognized university.

Age limits:

Military Academy: 19-24 yrs.
Naval Academy: 19-22 yrs.
Air Force Academy: 19-24 yrs.
Officer Training Academy: 19-25 yrs.

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Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a student of Deemed University studying Graduation. So I am eligible for applying CDS exam or not? Kindly let me know about this immediately.

After completion of your graduation degree you are eligible for CDS exam.

CDS stands for COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE

The educational qualification and age criteria for CDS exam is given below-

Indian Military Academy:- You need to be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Your age should be between 19 to 24 years.

Air Force Academy:- You need to have a bachelor's degree in science with physics or mathematics or B.E./B.Tech in engineering or technology. Your age should be between 19 to 23 years.

Naval Academy:- You need to complete your graduation in engineering or technology or you can do B.Sc degree with physics or mathematics. Your age should be between 19 to 23 years.

Officer's Training Academy:- You need to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Your age should be between 19 to 25 years.