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my daughter is completing class 12 this year and boys have option for TES and NDA,but is there similar option for girls after 12 class?

No, Girls are not eligible to join in Defence services, because as per eligibility criteria of National Defence Academy(NDA), only unmarried male candidates are eligible to join in defence services through NDA exam.

Eligibility Criteria:-(For NDA exam)
1. Candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Candidate age should be between 16 1/2 years and 19 years.
3. Candidate must have completed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board.
4. Candidate must be an Unmarried Male candidate
5. Candidate must be Physically and Mentally fit.

No, girls are not eligible to join Defence Services after completion of their 12th standard. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to join Defence Services. To join in Defence Services, you need to appear in NDA examination which is conducted by UPSC twice a year and the eligibility criteria required to appear in NDA examination is mentioned below :-

1. You must be a citizen of India.

2. You must have attained the minimum age of 16 1/2 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 19 years.

3. Educational Qualification :-
--> For Army Wing :- You must have completed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognised board.
--> For Air Force and Naval Wings :- You must have completed 12th standard or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics subjects from a recognised board.

4. You must be an Unmarried Male candidate

5. You must be Physically fit as per physical standards mentioned in the UPSC NDA examination notification.

No your daughter is not eligible to give the NDA exam after giving your class 12 exam like boys since it is only for the unmarried male candidates of india. Girls therefore are not allowed.

But she can still give the CDS exam after completing your graduation to join navy, army or air force or officer's training academy.

The qualification required is different for different academy.

1). Indian Military Academy/Officers' Training Academy: A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required.
Age limit: 19-24 years.

2). Naval Academy: A B.Tech degree or a B.Sc degree in physics or mathematics is required.
Age limit: 19-23 years.

3). Air Force Academy: An engineering degree or a bachelor's degree in physics or mathematics is required.
Age limit: 19-25 years.