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    Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    thank you..

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Hello

    YES THE DISTANT GRADUATES ARE VERY MUCH APPLICABLE FOR CIVIL SERVICES.

    You must understand the fact that distant education is equally valid in compare to the regular study,the government started a process through which students can also study along with their jobs,actually the programe was started in motive to provide assistance to those students who do not have time to come to school or college regularly.they have to work in order to run their livelihood and do not have enough time so that they can continue their study,so as those students can study also these correspondence education was started.It has equal importance to the regular study and there is no question regarding the validity of the degree.

    Hence you can very much apply for CDS AND OTA.

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    Cool Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    dear aspirant,


    yes off course you can apply for CDS OTA exam after complete your graduate from the recognized university.

    your age should be 19 to 25 years for OTA .

    YOU SHOULD BE AN INDIAN.



    all the best


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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?thank you..
    hello friend,Yes you are eligible for CDS,OAT,CDS stands for COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICESOST stands for Officers Training Academy.distant education is equally valid for the regular studiesYou should have completed Graduation degree in any stream from recognized University.You are also eligible for OTA while appeared/appearing in final year of Graduation courseThe age limit for O.T.A is 19-25 yearThere are three step of selection:-> Written Exam> Interview> Medical examGOOD LUCK! for more detailshttp://www.upsc.gov.ingoodluck.....

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    Wink Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    hey


    yeah sure

    after complete graduate / appearing final year of graduate you can apply for CDS, OTA exam .


    QUALIFICATION FOR CDS ,OTA:-

    you should have to passed graduate/ appearing final year of graduate from recognized university.


    you should know about computer.



    AGE LIMITS:-

    age should be 19 to 25 years.


    NATIONALITY:-

    indian


    for more details then you can see here..

    www.upsc.gov.in


    best wishes




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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

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    Hi Aspirant

    Yes the Distance Degree holders can also apply for the

    OTA Exam which comes under a common exam the combine defence services exam

    and you can apply for the exam without any problem

    as for the cds you just need a graduate degree from a recognized

    university and it does not matter from which university

    or in which mode you have passed the graduation degree

    means whether you have passed the graduation in distance mode

    or whether you have passed the degree in the regular mode the

    only thing matters is that the university must be recognized

    Qualifications Required for CDS OTA :

    The Candidate must be pass in the graduate degree

    The Final year can also allowed for the exam

    The age of the candidate should be between

    19 to 25 years for the ota and their is no

    limitation on the number of attempts means unlimited attempts allowed

    Best of luck

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    dear aspirant

    for CDS and OTA the candidate must be graduate whether a candidate done it throughdistance education or regular does not matter . YES you can apply

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Hello,
    Yes definitely distance graduates are eligible for CDS Exam. CDS Exam. CDS stands for Combined Defence Services Examination.
    CDS Exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for the recruitment of candidates in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Naval Academy (NA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA).

    The eligibility criteria for CDS Exam are as follows:
    Nationality:
    The candidate must be Indian.

    Age Limit: Male candidates (Unmarried) of age between
    (i) For IMA: 19-24 years.
    (ii) For Indian Naval Academy: 19-22 years.
    (iii) For Air Force Academy: 19-23 years.
    (iv) For OTA: Male candidates (married or unmarried) of age between 19-25 years.
    (v) For OTA: Unmarried Women of age between 19-24 years.

    Educational Qualification:
    (i) For I.M.A. and OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
    (ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering.
    (iii) For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
    Final year students can also apply.

    For further details refer the pdf attached below and for Previous Years Question Papers you can refer www.upsc.gov.in
    You can fill the online application form from the official website www.upsconline.nic.in

    Regards...
    Attached Files

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Yes ,distance education graduate is also eligible for OTA exam.
    OTA exam is a part of CDS exam .
    For ota exam age must be between 19 to 24 years.
    Male and female both are eligible .
    For OTA exam,candidates must have passed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
    UPSC conduct cds exam 2 times in a year.
    For ota exam ,first stage is written then second is five day interview by ssb and last is medical test.

    Good Luck!

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Hello Dear Friend ...


    YES You are absolutely Eligible to apply for the CDS ,OTA exams

    C.D.S ---- COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES

    O.T.A ---- OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY ...

    To apply for the CDS examination you must follow the below Eligibility criteria

    You must have a Minimum of 21 years

    Maximum age is allowed up to 24 years

    Through CDS exam you can apply for OTA posts..



    GOOD LUCK

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    dear aspirant,


    yes, definitely you can apply for UPSC CDS OTA exam after

    completing graduation via distance mode. CDS OTA exam is

    conducted by UPSC every years , it is conducted two times in a year.

    where CDS stands for Combined Defence Services and OTA stands

    for Officer Training Academy.

    Eligibility Criteria for CDS OTA:

    graduation from recognized college or university.

    your age must be within 19 years to 25 years.

    How To Apply?


    you can apply for the exam online on following link:

    http://www.upsconline.nic.in/



    Good Luck.....


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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Yes my friend You are fully eligible For CDSE ( OTA) exam the only requirenment is your degree is Recognised by any UGC approved College .
    Wish you all the best (^_^)

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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?

    Hello Dear,

    Yes Definitely you are eligible For CDS exam.
    Yes a distance graduate are eligible For CDS OTA Exam.CDS stands for Combined defense services. this exam is conduct by UPSC twice in a year.

    candidate should be completed graduation
    Age Limit
    For Officer Training Academy 19 to 25
    Upcoming CDS exam important date

    Notification date 25-05-2013

    Last date of form 24-06-2013

    Date of examination 08-09-2013





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    Re: Can distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams?


    • Yes, definately you Can being distance graduates apply to CDS, OTA exams.
    • CDS refers to combined defence services and the examination is conducted by UPSC.
    • As per the eligibility criteria, you are required to complete your graduation in any stream from a recognised university.
    • If you have done graduation in distance mode, then that university must have approved from distance education council.
    • For officer training academy (OTA), age limit is 19 years to 25 years.
    • Only unmarried can apply for it.

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