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    Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hello guys , i am doing my BSc from IGNOU . I wanted to join the Defence forces of INDIA . I wanted to know that is a degree from IGNOU , eligible for CDS Exams , held by UPSC . ?

    Kindly reply as soon as possible .

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    yep...

    Ya bro.. you are because.

    IGNOU is a reconigzed univ. so don't worry about it.

    just complete you graduation with 60% marks for UPSC exam.

    And other eligiblty are
    I give you full list of eligiblty in UPSC exam.

    AGE
    general 21 to 30
    OBC 21 to 33.
    SC/ST 21 to 35.

    Attempt
    general 4times
    OBC 7times.
    SC/ST No limit.

    STUDy
    graduated with 60%marks.

    CITIZEN
    INDIAN

    PHYSICAL
    fit
    I hope it will help you in your need.

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    hi,

    dost this IGNOU is not a government varified university for degree that is provide distance learning program so

    you should have any degree for any upsc exam ..

    thank you

    and all the best

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hopefully Yes ,,Because the degree you hold from recognized university..

    Age limit 19-25 yrs..

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    If you are willing to apply for UPSC Combined Defense Service then you need to have eligibility criteria as :

    Indian Military Academy : You must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university and if you are pursuing final year then also you may apply for this exam but your age should not be less than 19 years and more than 24 years

    Indian Naval Academy : You must posses a bachelor's degree in engineering in any one of the BE or B.Tech from a recognized university and age should be between 19-22 years

    Indian Air Force Academy : You must have completed your bachelor's degree with physics and mathematics as a compulsory subject and age should not be less than 19 years and more than 23 years for this section

    You are pursuing your bachelor's degree from IGNOU which is the top most ranked open university in the world and that is under the government so that you do not need to worry about this because UPSC board accept the degree of distance learning means you can apply for this exam between - 25-05-2013 to 24-06-2013 and you can appear for CDS - II examination at 08-09-2013

    Dear as you may see that there is enough time to prepare for this exam but not more than enough so that you should start preparation for this exam with the help of some good books and coaching practice and for your assistance i have attached the complete syllabus for this examination please download and prepare according to the syllabus

    All the best
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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    not only for cds any of upsc exam has the criteria that he must own any degree from a recognised instute so its
    ok
    goodluck

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hi friend,
    IGNOU is a recognized university so you are eligible for upsc examination.Complete graduated degree from 60% of marks and you should be an indian citizen
    All the best

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    IGNOU degree are eligible for any exam or any job across the country until and unless it is mandatory or compulsory for only regular courses.UPSC exams gives equal values to IGNOU degree as for degrees from any other regular UGC recognised University.So it is nothing to bother about eligiblity.You are perfectly eligible for UPSC or any other exams.

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hello

    YES DEGREE FROM IGNOU IS VALID FOR CDSE.


    Although IGNOU is a distance university,but is well recognized by UGC(University Grants Commission) and degree from is welcomed by CDSE.There is no requirement of having a regular degree.You are certainly eligible for CDSE.

    Go through CDSE notification it will clarify everything.
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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    yes ,
    dont worry ignou is a ugc recognized , so , do
    hard work to crack this exam,,,,,,
    good luckl

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hello my dear Friend ...


    DEFINITELY and UNDOUBTEDLY you are eligible to apply for the exam

    No worry

    IGNOU candidates are also eligible to apply for the exam


    C.D.S -- COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICE EXAMINATION


    You must have a minimum of Graduation ..

    I think you had it already ..so no worry


    SCHEME OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION ::

    FOR OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY ::


    <> English ( Objective Type ) --- 100 Marks


    <> General Knowledge ( Objective Type ) --- 100 Marks




    FOR INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY / AIR FORCE ACADEMY / NAVAL ACADEMY ::



    <> English ( Objective Type ) ---- 100 Marks


    <> General Knowledge ( Objective Type ) --- 100 Marks


    <> Elementary Mathematics ( Objective Type ) --- 100 Marks ..



    ALL THE VERY GOOD LUCK


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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Dear Friend,

    Do not worry about that you are eligible for CDS exam.

    For CDS exam candidate must be graduate and also can apply in last year of graduation.
    It does not matter that from where you are passing your graduation, only you should be graduate.

    Eligibility Criteria :

    >> Candidate must be graduate from any recognized university.

    Age Limit :

    For Indian Military Academy : 19-24 years

    For Indian Naval Academy : 19-22 years

    For Indian Air Force Academy : 19-23 years

    For Officer Training Academy : 19-25 years

    Good Luck

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    yes offcourse ,
    ignou is a ugc recognized university ,
    so , you will try for this exam ,,,,,
    thanks

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Dear friend

    You are eligible according to your educational qualification.
    IGNOU is the largest university in the world and it is recognized by UGC,AICTE,COL,DEC,AIU and UNESCO.


    Courses under Combined Defence Service Examination and their eligibility conditions
    1)Indian Military Academy:-Unmarried male candidates only are eligible
    Age limit:19-23
    Educational qualification:degree from recognized university
    2)Indian Naval Academy:Unmarried male candidates only are eligible
    Age limit:19-21
    Educational qualification degree in Engineering
    3)For Air Force Academy:-Unmarried male candidates only are eligible
    Age limit:19-22
    Educational qualification: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
    4) For Officers Training Academy:-Both male and female candidates are eligible
    Age limit:19-24
    Educational qualification:degree from recognized university


    Good Luck


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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hi friend,

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    >>>IGNOU is a recognized university by UGC so you are eligible to appear exam conducted by UPSC

    >>>Here is the eligibility for CDS (combined defence service examination)

    >>>Age limit 19-25 yrs

    >>>You should be a unmarried candidate both male and female are eligible

    >>>Graduate from recognized university

    >>>You should be physically and mentally fit

    >>>You should be a citizen of India

    >>>This exam is conducted by UPCS twice in a year that is CDS 1 and CDS 2

    >>>Hope so this information helps you

    Thank You

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    yes degree holders of ignou are eligible for cds examination.
    for the preparation of cds prepare - mathematics,general english, and general knowledge.
    the format of paper is-
    maths- 100
    english-100
    g.k- 100
    all the best
    happy learning!!!!

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?




    - Yes, degree holder from IGNOU are very much eligible for UPSC CDS exam.

    - UPSC conducts CDS exam two times every year.

    - Your are correct that this exam is entry in defence forces.

    - You can apply for this exam.

    - The minimum eligibility criteria for this exam is given below:

    1. Indian Naval Acadamy:

    -- Qualification: You should be BE. or B.Tech degree holder.

    --Age: 19-22 years.

    2. Indian Air Force:

    -- Qualification: You should be graduate with Physics and Maths subjects.

    -- Age: 19-23 years.

    3. Indian Militry Acadamy:

    -- Qualification: Graduation in any stream.

    -- Age: 19-24 years.

    4. Officers Training Acadamy:

    -- Qualification: graduation in any stream.

    -- Age: 19-25 years.



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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?


    hi,
    you are eligible because ignou is ugc recognized university so dont worry and complete graduation from this and do hard work to crack this exam,,,,,,,,
    thanks

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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Hello friend,


    you are definitely eligible because it is govt. recognized university ,and one of the biggest open universities in the world so you

    don't worry and concentrate on your mind on the preparation for the examination because there is only the requirement of a graduation

    degree with a govt. recognized university .

    you have to concentrate on the following criteria to fulfill them to become eligible for the examination.


    Eligibility required:-


    1. the candidate have the minimum educational qualification which is graduation from a govt recognized university .

    2. only Indian candidates are allowed to sit in the examination .


    Age requirements:-


    the age requirements for different category are as under.


    1. for general category the age permitted is 21-30 years.

    2. the age criteria for obc category:- 21-33 years.

    3. for sc/st category:- 21-35 years.


    Number of attempts allowed:-


    1. for general category student :- only 4.

    2. for obc category aspirants:- only 7 .

    3. for sc/st category aspirants:- no restriction.



    so don't worry you are eligible but you have to satisfy the other criteria and requirements of the examination to be eligible for the examination.



    good luck @












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    Re: Are degree holders of IGNOU eligible for UPSC CDS exam or not?

    Ya bro.. you are because.IGNOU is a reconigzed univ. so don't worry about it.just complete you graduation with 60%marks for UPSC exam.And other eligiblty areI give you full list of eligiblty in UPSC exam.AGEgeneral 21 to 30OBC 21 to 33.SC/ST 21 to 35.Attemptgeneral 4timesOBC 7times.SC/ST No limit.STUDygraduated with 60%marks.CITIZENINDIANPHYSICALfitI hope it will help you in your

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