Best CDS Coaching Institute in Chandigarh Combine Defence Services (CDS) exam is held in the months of February and November each year by the UPSC. This is the largest Graduate level entry for candidates willing to join the Army, Navy and Air Force as officers. Graduates from any stream / students in their final year of degree course can fill the application for this exam. The age limit for CDS entry is 19 yrs. to 25 yrs. The Gyan Sagar Institute is amongst the Top 5 CDS Coaching in Chandigarh. The Gyan Sagar Institute provides a 55 Days or 100 Days comprehensive course and assures best chances of success. Most of the candidates will be sent to Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Air Force Academy Hyderabad and officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai for both men and women. Eligibility for CDS Written Examination Education: Army – Graduates from any stream. Air Force – Graduates from any stream but they should have Maths & Physics at 10+2 Navy – Only Engineering graduates can apply STUDENTS IN FINAL YEAR of Graduation can also fill the application form. Age Eligibility:
IMA:– 19 - 24 yrs. Army:– 19 – 24 yrs. Naval Academy (INA):– 19 – 24 yrs. Air Force Academy (AFA):– 20 – 24 yrs. OTA:Men – 19 – 25 yrs. Women – 19 – 25 yrs.
The upper age limit is counted from the date of commencement of the course at IMA, OTA, AF Academy, Naval Academy and NOT at the time of filling up the ONLINE UPSC form Sex:Women Candidates can apply for OTA ONLY How To Apply: Notification for CDS exam is issued by the UPSC in the months of November for February Exam and in August for November exam each year, Candidates have to apply ONLINE within a month of the issue of Notification on www.upsc.gov.in Scheme of Exam CDS Exam: Three papers, General Knowledge, English & Maths Two hours each, maximum marks 100 for each paper.
OTA Exam: Two papers, General Knowledge and English. Two hours each, maximum marks – 100 each paper.