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Sir,
I would like to know that is a candidate
with Compartmental Bachelor's Degree
eligible to appear for CDS entrance exam?
Kindly let me know immediately.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sir,
I would like to know that is a candidate
with Compartmental Bachelor's Degree
eligible to appear for CDS entrance exam?
Kindly let me know immediately.

No, compartmental candidates are not 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

If a candidate completes their Compartmental bachelor degree, from a "Recognized University" then he/ she is certainly eligible to appear in CDS (Combined Defense Services) Examination. If the certificate issuing body is not a recognized university, then those candidates who pursue their Bachelor Degree through compartmental mode they are not eligible to appear in CDS Exam. Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination is basically conducted for giving admission into several trades namely, Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officer Training Academy.

Educational Qualification Required:

@ For Naval Academy: B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics (Or) Bachelor of Engineering

@ For Air Force Academy: B.Sc with Physics and/ Or Mathematics (Or) Bachelor of Engineering

@ For Indian Military Academy & Officer Training Academy: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

CDS exam stands for Combined Defense Service which is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. CDS exam is conducted to join Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Officer Training Academy.

Education Qualification:

A bachelor degree from a recognized university in science background.

Your age should be between 19-24 years. You must be citizen of India. You must be physically as well as mentally fit.

Syllabus for CDS exam:

General Knowledge

General English

Elementary Math

Selection Process:

Written exam

SSB Interview

For more information: www.upsc.gov.in

Yes of course you are absolutely eligible to apply for CDS examination. Since it is the Examination for candidates who have completed graduation from the recognized University with minimum percentage of marks.

But there is No such requirement of percentage for CDS. But for each and every wing in defense sector you have to satisfy the Separate qualification.

For Indian Army : Any graduate

For Indian Navy and Indian Air Force : B.Sc or B.E/B.Tech with Maths, Physics and Chemistry are the Main subjects.

In fact Distance education and Regular mode are almost similar in the sense of Availability of Jobs in government sector.

So you don't worry about your qualification. But you should have certain Age limits for different wings.

For Indian Army -- 19 to 24 years

Indian Air Force -- 19 to 23 years

Indian Navy -- 19 to 22 years

For Officer's Training Academy -- 19 to 25 years.

CDS stands for Combined Defence Services. The CDS examination is conducted by UPSC every year for candidates who are interested to join in Indian Military/ Naval/ Air Force/ Officers Training Academy. Eligibility criteria required to appear in CDS examination is mentioned below :-

Eligibility Criteria :-
1. You must be a citizen of India.

2. Educational Qualification :-
--> For Indian Military Academy (IMA) :- You must have completed Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
--> For Indian Naval Academy :- You must have completed Graduation degree in Engineering from a recognised university.
--> Indian Air Force Academy :- You must have completed Graduation degree from a recognised university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.

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

4. Only Unmarried Male candidates are eligible to apply for Indian Military Academy and Indian Naval Academy.

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