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    Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    hello sir/mam
    Can a BCA student appear for CDS?

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    yes a bca student can appear for cds examination, the eligibility criteria for cds examination is a graduation degree from an ugc recognised universityin any field.
    the age limit for cds examination is 19-25 years.
    all the best
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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

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    hello sir/mam
    Can a BCA student appear for CDS?

    yes you are eligible for CDS with BCA qualification.CDS stands for Combined Defence Service . UPSC Conduct CDS Examination for twice in a year .

    CDS exam groups:

    Indian Military Academy
    Air Force Academy
    Naval Academy
    Officers' Training Academy

    Educational Qualification:

    Candidate should have completed graduation degree then you are applicable for CDS exam.

    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

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Dear a BCA(Bachelor in Computer application) student can not appear for CDS but a complete or final year BCA can appear CDS(combined defence .services)entrance exam to join in any wings of Indian Defence job.

    CDS ELIGIBILITY:-

    !. A Graduate or a fonal year candidate from the recognized University in any discipline can wtrite UPSC CDS examination.

    2.The age limit of CDs candidates: CDS ARMY: 19-24 years, CDS NAVY: 19-22 years, CDS AIR FORCE: 19-23 years, CDS IMA: 19-24 years, CDS OTA: 19-25 years.

    3.Male/Female both can write CDS examination.

    4.Must be the citizen of India.

    5.Marital Status: single.

    For thiis CDS exam purpose you can log on http://www.upsc.gov.in to know details of the UPSC examinations.

    Thank You,

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Yes a BCA student can appear for CDS examination but that student can only go for Indian Military Academy(IMA) and Air Force Academy(on only condition that he/she had Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 Board examination).
    He/she cannot select Indian Naval Academy.

    Some other eligibility criteria for appearing in CDS examination are:-

    1.Youshould be a citizen of India.

    2.Agelimits are-
    ForIMA(Indian Military Academy) 19-24 years
    ForAFA(Air Force Academy) 19-23 years
    ForINA(Indian Naval Academy) 19-22 years
    ForOTA(Officers Training Academy) 19-25 years

    3.Candidatesmust be physically fit according to physical standards for admission toCombined Defence Services Examination standards.


    Thank you and all the best

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Yes Friend, a BCA student can too appear for CDS exam.The age limit for this exam is 19-25 years.Students appearing in this exam should be graduated from a recognised university.
    ALL THE BEST...

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Friend, please note that

    # Candidate with any bachelor degree are eligible for CDS Examination irrespective of nature and mode of degree.

    # Only the thing required that candidate must be graduated.

    # You are cent percent eligible for CDS Examination.

    # Age limit fixed for CDS Examination:

    * 19-25 years for Officer Training Academy
    * 19-24 years Indian Military Academy
    * 19-23 years for Air Force Academy
    * 19-22 years for Naval Academy

    # Examination process:

    * Written Objective Type Examination
    * SSB Interview
    * Medical Examination

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    BCA student are eligible for CDS exams in their final year or after passing out.
    Following are the criteria for the 4 modules coming under CDS:
    IMA Indian Military Academy- Age limit 19-24years.Only males allowed for IMA. Qualification Graduatein any stream from a recognised University.
    OTA Officer Training Academy- Age limit 19-25years. Male females both allowed. Graduate in any stream from recognised University are allowed.
    AFA Air Force Academy- Age limit 19-23years. Only males allowed. Qualification-Degree in engineering OR degree in any discipline but having Physics and Maths at 12th level compulsory.
    INA Indian Naval Academy- Age limit 19-22years. Only males allowed. Qualification degree in engineering or degree in Physics or degree in Maths.

    As a BCA student,if you had Physics and Maths at 12th,then you will be eligible for 3modules of CDS-IMA,OTA & AFA.

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Yes you are eligible for CDS.CDS stands for combined defense system.this exam is conducted for four wings with age limit following as, 1)Indian military-(19-24) 2)air force-(19-23) 3)naval academy-(19-22) 4)officer's academy-(19-25) You mus be Indian.only unmarried male candidate are eligible.

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Hello my Dear Friend ...


    C.D.S -- COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICES


    Definitely you are eligible to appear for the exam

    You must have a minimum of
    GRADUATION from a recognized university

    As you are a B.C.A. GRADUATE YOU NO NEED TO WORRY AT ALL



    B.C.A -- BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

    The minimum age must be " 21 " years


    For Air Force Academy ---
    ( 19 - 23 ) years

    For Naval Academy ---
    ( 19-22 ) years

    For Officer Training Academy ---
    ( 19-25 ) years

    For Indian Military Academy --
    ( 19-24 ) years


    SELECTION PROCESS ::



    <><> Written Test

    <><> Personal Interview



    ALL THE GOOD LUCK

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    hello sir/mam
    Can a BCA student appear for CDS?
    Yes Definitely,
    The BCA candidates are eligible to apply for the CDS exam.

    There are several wings which you may join through CDS exam:-

    >>Indian Military Academy
    >>Indian Naval Academy
    >>Air Force Academy
    >>Officers Training Aced my

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:-

    ><The candidates should have a graduation degree in any stream for joining the IMA/OTA.

    ><For the INA/AFA the candidates should have a graduation degree in any of the science stream.

    ><Should be Indian citizen.

    ><Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.

    ><Final year candidates are also eligible to apply.

    ><There is no minimum marks needed.

    ><Age of the candidates should be:-
    1. 19-25 years for OTA
    2. 19-24 years for IMA
    3. 19-23 years for AFA
    4. 19-22 years for INA.

    ><Should be physically and mentally strong.

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    yes you are eligible on BCA Exam.
    Are you final year or degree holder students only appear in this exams.
    Eligibility :
    candidates must be an Indian citizen.
    candidates should be complete any one bachelor degree on recognized university.
    age limits :
    @ 19------25 years on OTA.
    @ 19------24 YEARS ON IMA.
    @ 19-----23 years on AFA.
    @ 19-----22 years on INA.

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Eligibility for CDS exam:
    candidate must be on Indian Citizen.
    candidates complete any one bachelor degree on recognized University.
    age between on:
    19------25 years for OTA, 19---24 years for IMA, 19-----23 years for AFA, 19---22 years for INA.

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Yes, Any graduate in India are eligible for CDS Exam conducted by UPSC

    Age : 19yrs to 25 yrs

    All the best !!

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    Re: Can a BCA student appear for CDS exam?

    Yes BCA Graduates can definitely appear for CDS examination provided they fulfill other criteria.

    Any Graduate can apply for CDS examination so don't worry and start your preparation for CDS examination.

    Age Limit:

    Indian Naval Academy : 19 to 22 years

    Indian Air Force academy : 19 to 23 years

    Indian Military Academy : 19 to 24 years

    Officers' Training Academy : 19 to 25 years

    Selection Procedure:

    -Written Exam

    -SSB

    -Medical Examination

    Exam Pattern:


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