What is the difference between NDA and CDS? Through which exam can we easily enter defence services?

tell me the difference between nda and cds ?
through witch can we enter defence services easily?
thank u

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UPSC conducts NDA examination for students who are 12th qualified with Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics but are not graduate
It is conducted twice in a year and your age limit must be between 16.5 to 19 years only

When you become graduate you can apply for combined defence services.Age limit for different services are
Air-force:19-23 years
Navy:19-22 years
Army:19-24 years

Obviously you can enter defence by passing 12th easily.

hi,
There is only difference Between CDS and NDA exam is that after 12th standard,you can apply NDA exam.

But to apply CDS exam,you must be passed a graduation degree from a recognized university.

Both exam are conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

NDA stands for national defense academy examination which is conducted by UPSC twice in year as NDA(1) and NDA (2).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED -

your age should be 16.5 to 19 years and only unmarried male candidates can apply for this examination. to apply for air force

or naval wing examination you should passed 10+2 with physics and math�s as compulsory subjects. to apply for army wing examination

you should passed 10+2 in any discipline from a recognized school.

The examination is based these criteria -
written examination
interview
physical / medical fitness

CDS exam eligibility;-

Your age should be between 19-24 years. you must be passed a graduation degree from a recognized university.

Scheme of Examination for CDS ;-

Indian Military Academy / Naval Academy / Air Force Academy

All the papers are of objective type.

English =100 marks

General Knowledge=100 Marks

Elementary Mathematics=100 Marks

Officer's Training Academy

All the papers are of objective type.

English=100 Marks

For more;-www.upsc.gov.in

nda and cds both exams are for the recruitment of commissioned officers in army,airforce,navy. the difference between them is that the qualification required for nda exam is class 12th and the qualification required for cds is a graduation in any field from an ugc recognised university. the age limit for nda is 16.5 to 19 years and age limit for cds is 19 to 25 years. both of the exam are of equal level and importance.
all the best
happy learning!!!!

Friend, please note that# NDA means National Defence Academy and CDS means Combined Defence Service.# Main difference is that CDS Exam is open for graduate candidates. On the other hand NDA Examination is open for intermediate & under-graduate candidates.# Main similarity between NDA and CDS Exams is that both makes recruitment as officer rank in Army, Navy or Airforce.# Both the NDA Examination and CDS Examination are equally accessible for all the eligible candidates.# There is no much difference in the difficulty level of NDA Examination and CDS Examination. If a eligible prepare himself properly for NDA / CDS Examination, he can crack the examination with flying colours.# Age limit fixed for NDA Examination is 16.5-19 years. On the other hand, age limit fixed for CDS Examination is 19-25 years.

NDA and CDS exams are both conducted by UPSC
NDA exam is given after passing class12th
CDS exams are given after apssing Graduation

Minimum and maximum age to apply for the NDA exams is 16.5 years and 19 years.

It depends on your preparation as nothing is easy
If you have just passed 12th you should apply for NDA exams first

NDA National Defence Academy

10th Pass
Age : 16.5 yrs to 19yrs

CDS Combines Defence Services

Graduate
Age : 21yrs to 25yrs

hi,
There is only difference Between CDS and NDA exam is that after 12th standard,you can apply NDA exam.

But to apply CDS exam,you must be passed a graduation degree from a recognized university.

Both exam are conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

NDA stands for national defense academy examination which is conducted by UPSC twice in year as NDA(1) and NDA (2).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED -

your age should be 16.5 to 19 years and only unmarried male candidates can apply for this examination. to apply for air force

or naval wing examination you should passed 10+2 with physics and math�s as compulsory subjects. to apply for army wing examination

you should passed 10+2 in any discipline from a recognized school.

The examination is based these criteria -
written examination
interview
physical / medical fitness

CDS exam eligibility;-

Your age should be between 19-24 years. you must be passed a graduation degree from a recognized university.

Scheme of Examination for CDS ;-

Indian Military Academy / Naval Academy / Air Force Academy

All the papers are of objective type.

English =100 marks

General Knowledge=100 Marks

Elementary Mathematics=100 Marks

Officer's Training Academy

All the papers are of objective type.

English=100 Marks

all the best..

Hello

Both NDA and CDSE are entries in defense services.
The basic factor is that both NDA and CDSE allows to apply in all three wings of defense simultaneously.

Indian Air Force,
Indian Navy.
Indian Army.

The only difference between NDA and CDSE is that NDA is a entry only for intermediate candidates where as CDSE is for Graduate candidates.
CDSE allows Permanent Commission except OTA(Officer Training Academy).

NDA only offers Permanent Commission.

Life At NDA
3 years at NDA and 1.5 years at AFA.
3 years at NDA and 1 years at IMA
3 years at NDA and 1 yeas at NA.

As NDA is a intermediate entry,age limit is 16.5 years to 19 years.
As CDSE is a Graduate entry,age limit is 19 to 25 years.

CDSE is a entry in
IMA-Indian Military Academy-Army.
OTA-Officer Training Academy-Army.
AFA-Air Force Academy-Air Force.
NA-Naval Academy-Navy.

NDA is a entry in
IMA,AFA,NA only.

NDA is completely for boys where as CDSE is for both boys and girls.

Dear Friend,

There are lots of difference between National Defence Academy(NDA) and Combined Defence services(CDS).

Lets compare with their Eligibility criteria:

	National Defence Academy	Combined Defence Services
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION	Pass Class XII with Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics	IMA- graduation OTA- graduation IAA & INA- Bachelor of Engineering
AGE LIMIT	Between 16.5 to 19 years as on 1st January of the year of Exam.	IAA & INA- 19 to 23 years. IMA- 19 to 24 years. OTA- 19 to 25 years(as on 1st July of the year of Exam)
NATIONALITY	Indian	Indian
GENDER	Male	Male(for IMA,IAA and INA) Female(For OTA)
MARITAL STATUS	Unmarried	Unmarried( for IMA,IAA and IMA) Unmarried/Married(for OTA)

Both examinations are conducted by UPSC twice in Every year:

NDA is conducted for join candidates after Class XII in

-> National Defence Academy.

-> Indian Air Force.

-> Indian Navy.

CDS is conducted for recruitment of Graduates in

-> Indian Military academy(IMA).

-> Officers Training Academy(OTA).

-> Indian Air Force Academy(IAA).

-> Indian Naval Academy(INA).

Through CDS you can enter civil services.

Wish you all the Best.

Dear There,


The acronym for NDA is National Defense Academy.


The acronym for CDS is Combined Defense Services.


Both NDA and CDS examinations are conducted by UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) every year for those contenders who want to join defense sector.


NDA examination is conducted twice every year in the months of April and August as NDA-I and NDA-II respectively.


CDS examination is conducted twice every year in the months of February and September as CDS-I and CDS-II respectively.


NDA examination is conducted for these three wings mentioned as below:-

* Indian Navy.

* Indian Air Force.

* Indian Army.


CDS examination is conducted for these four wings mentioned as below:-

* Indian Naval Academy(INA).

* Indian Air Force Academy(IAFA).

* Indian Army/Military Academy(IMA).

* Officers' Training Academy(OTA).


The eligibility criteria required for the NDA examination are prescribed as below:-

* Completion of 12th with PCM from any recognized board.

* Final year contenders are also eligible.

* Percentage criteria is not required.

* Age limit:- 16.5-19 yrs.

* Sex:- Male.

* Marital status:- Single or unmarried.

* Physically and mentally fit.

* Nationality:- Indian.


The eligibility criteria required for the CDS examination are prescribed as below:-

* Completion of graduation in any stream from any recognized college or university.

* Final year contenders are also eligible.

* Percentage criteria is not required.

* Age limit:- 19-22 yrs(INA), 19-23 yrs(IAFA), 19-24 yrs(IMA), 19-25 yrs(OTA).

* Sex:- Both male and female.

* Marital status:- Single or unmarried.

* Physically and mentally fit.

* Nationality:- Indian.


Hope the above mentioned will help you to get the information you were searching for.

There is a huge difference between the National defence academy and combined defence services because one you can apply after class 12th and another you can apply after the graduation so there will be the gap of 3 year between them if you like to apply for these examination.
Well according to me both the examinations are good to get inside the defence services at their place so all you need is to fulfill the criteria if you like to apply for the both of the examination.
If you like to apply for the NDA examination then it is the eligibility criteria for the same as follows-
Eligibility criteria for the the NDA examination-
NDA is an national defence academy examination.
Qualification-
10+2 in any stream to apply for the indian army.
10+2 in physics and mathematics to apply for the air force and navy.
Age should be 16.5 to 19 years of age.
There will be no age relaxation for any candidates.
You shouldnot have any criminal records.
You must be indian by nationality.
girls are not eligible for NDA.
Candidate should be male unmarried.
Selection procedure-
Written test.
SSB interview.
Medical examination.
If you like to apply for the CDS examination then you need to see the eligibility criteria which is given below in a systematic order-
Eligibility criteria for the CDS examination-
CDS stands for the combined defence services examination conducted by UPSC to select the candidates in defence services.
Qualification-
Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university can apply for the indian army.
graduate in physics and maths or engineering can apply for the indian air force and navy also.
Age limit-
19 to 22 years for the indian navy.
19 to 23 years for the air force.
19 to 24 years for IMA.
19 to 25 years for OTA.
Candidates should be unmarried male or female.
Selection procedure-
Written test.
SSB interview.
Medical examination.
For more details log on to www.upsc.gov.in
Thank you

Hai,There is no differance between these two exams. These two exams are defence entrance exams, which one is after 12th standard and another one is after graduation.Eligibility details for NDA:-The applicant should be complete 12th standard from a recognised board or university.The candidate should be a citizen of India.Percentage is not important.The age limits are 16.5 to 19 years.Male and unmarried candidates are only eligible.Girls are not eligible.[B]Selection process:-[/BWritten exam,SSB interview,Personal interview.CDS exam details:-Best of luck.

Dear Aspirant,


The abbreviation of NDA is National Defense Academy.


The acronym for CDS is Combined Defense Services.


The educational qualifications regarding with National Defense Academy exam are below mentioned:-

# Candidates must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from any approved board.

# Candidates of last year of 12th are also preferable for this exam.

# There is no need of percentage criteria for this exam.

# Citizenship:- Must be Indian.


The age criteria and relaxation regarding with National Defense Academy exam are below mentioned:-

# 16.5-19 yrs.

# Age relaxation:- Not required.

# Candidates must be unmarried male.

# Candidates must be fit.


The educational qualifications regarding with Combined Defense Services exam are below mentioned:-

# Candidates must have passed bachelor degree in any curriculum from any approved institution.

# Candidates of last year of bachelor degree are also preferable for this exam.

# There is no need of percentage criteria for this exam.

# Citizenship:- Must be Indian.


The age criteria and relaxation regarding with Combined Defense Services exam are below mentioned:-

# Indian Naval Academy:- 19-22 years.

# Indian Air Force Academy:- 19-23 years.

# Indian Military Academy:- 19-24 years.

# Officers' Training Academy:- 19-25 years.

# Age relaxation:- Not required.

# Candidates must be unmarried male or female.

# Candidates must be fit.


Thanks.

DEar user

Nda stand for national defence acadmy while cds stand for combined defence service.
You give nda after 12th or during 12th but you can give cds only after graduation.
Age limit are also different for both.

For nda it is 16-19 years
for cds it is 19-25 years including different course.

Hope you got the basic difference

Good luck