What is the difference between OTA and IMA? Which one is better if I wish to make my career in Indian Military?

What is the difference between OTA and IMA? Which one is better if I wish to make my career in Indian Military?

thank you..

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What is the difference between OTA and IMA? Which one is better if I wish to make my career in Indian Military?thank you..

Hello,OTA:- Officers Training AcademyIMA:- Indian Military AcademyThere is not much difference between the two.CDS (combined defence services) generally conducts for the two eligibility criteria is also the same the only difference is that the syllabus for OTA is: the two papers are objectives i.e. english and general knowledgewhereas for IMA: all the three papres are objectives i.e. english, G.K., mathsELIGIBLETY CRITERIA:-You must have post graduation certificate.No restriction on graduation percentageAge for IMA:- 19 to 24 AGE for OTA:- 19 to 25 You must be an Indian Citizenfor more information visit:-www.upsc.gov.inGood Luck...