CDS
The “Combined Defence Services” (CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The Notification for the examination is usually released in the months of October and June, and the examinations are conducted in February and November respectively. Only unmarried graduates are eligible to sit for the exam. Successful candidates are admitted into the respective Academies after an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
EXAMINATIONS DETAILS
| EXAM CDS ( I & II ) | Forms- October & June Exam-February & November Age Limit 19 to 25 yrs |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | i) For Indian Military Academy/Officers’ Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution iii) For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering |
| MODE OF SELECTION | Written Examination by UPSC SSB Interview |
PAPER PATTERN
The CDS examination will be conducted in two phases :
A). For Admission In Indian Military Academy, Indian Navy Academy And Air Force Academy:
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MAXIMUM MARKS | QUESTIONS |
| English | 2 Hrs 30 Mins | 100 | 120 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hrs | 100 | 120 |
| Mathematics | 2 Hrs | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 300 |
B). For Admission In Officers Training Academy:
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MAXIMUM MARKS | QUESTIONS |
| English | 2 Hrs 30 Mins | 100 | 120 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hrs | 100 | 120 |
| Total | 200 |
FEES / COURSES
COURSE NAME – CDS
We build a strong foundation with the help of competitive environment. Our faculty team is well qualified and experienced even the Study materials are also prepared by them and they are well informative.
| Duration | Course Name/Code | Admission Form Charges | Course Fees |
| 6 Months | CDS OTA -1(Offline) CDS OTA -1(Online) | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 30000/- ₹ 15000/- |
| 3 Months | CDS OTA -2(Offline) CDS OTA -2(Online) | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 22000/- ₹ 11000/- |
| 6 Months | CDS IMA -1(Offline) CDS IMA -1(Offline) | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 42000/- ₹ 19000/- |
| 3 Months | CDS IMA -2(Offline) CDS IMA – 2 (Online) | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 28000/- ₹ 13500/- |
Note: Course Fee inclusive of form charges