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hi
i have completed my b.tech in biotechnology....
i have completed my 12th pcb......not pcm.....
please tell me i am eligible for cds exam????
and also tell me the procedure for apply.....

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hi
i have completed my b.tech in biotechnology....
i have completed my 12th pcb......not pcm.....
please tell me i am eligible for cds exam????
and also tell me the procedure for apply.....

Yes, you are eligible for CDS exam.

CDS stands for Combined Defence Service exam.

Eligibility criteria:-

Indian naval academy: You should have completed engineering graduation or B.Sc with physics, mathematics subjects from a recognized university.

Indian Air force academy: You should have completed engineering graduation or B.Sc with physics, mathematics from a recognized university.

Indian Military academy: You should have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

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

Age Criteria:-

Indian Military Academy: - 19-24 Years
Air Force Academy: - 19-23 Years
Naval Academy: - 19-22 Years
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

Physical criteria for CDS exam:=



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

For more details about CDS exam and application process, you can visit to the official website http://www.upsc.gov.in

Yes, you are eligible to appear in CDS examination. But, you are not eligible to apply for Indian Naval Academy and Airforce Academy because, to be eligible to appear in these exams you must have completed Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering. You can apply only for Indian Military Academy/ Officers' Training Academy after completion of your Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Eligibility Criteria :-
To be eligible to appear in CDS examination, you must satisfy the following eligibility criteria mentioned below :-

1. Nationality :-
You must be a citizen of India.

2. Educational Qualification :-
--> For Indian Military Academy/ Officers' Training Academy :- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
--> For Naval Academy :- Bachelor of Engineering from a recognised university
--> For Air Force Academy : Bachelor's degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.

3. Age Limit :-
Indian Military Academy :- 19-24 years
Air Force Academy :- 19-24 years
Naval Academy :- 19-22 years
Officers’ Training Academy :- 19-25 years

Selection Procedure :-
1. Written Test
2. Personal Interview

Having 12th class PCB Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects you are ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY and OFFICER'S TRAINING ACADEMY ONLY. And you are NOT eligible to apply for other cadets such as Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy examinations.So the detailed educational qualification cadet wise and more details are given below.

Basically CDS Combined Defense Service Examination is conducted by UPSC Union Public Service Examination. CDS Examination is conducted to admission into various cadets such as,
1).Indian Naval Academy (INA)
2).Air Force Academy (AFA)
3).Officer Training Academy (OTA)
4).Indian Military Academy (IMA)

You are eligible to APPLY FOR OTA and IMA only with PCB subjects, for other INA and AFA cadets candidates must have completed their 12th class with Mathematics and Physics.

Educational Qualification:
For Indian Military Academy (IMA) / OTA (Officer's Training Academy):
Candidates must have passed DEGREE from a recognized university or its equivalent examination.

Notification of CDS Exam: August and March months

To Apply : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php