Is there any height-related criteria in the CDS?

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Deeksha Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

Yes, the CDS has a height-related requirement. The minimum height for all defense academies through the CDS exam is as follows:
1. Male applicants must be at least 157.5 cm tall to qualify for IMA.
2. The minimum height requirement for admission to the Air Force Academy (AFA) is 162.5 cm.
3. The required height for INA is 157 cm or more, and only male candidates can apply.
4. To apply for OTA, male candidates must be at least 157.5 cm tall, while female candidates must be at least 152 cm tall.
5. Candidates from the Gorkha, Garhwal, Kumaon, and North Eastern regions are given a 5 cm relaxation.
6. Those applying from Lakshadweep are giv

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Manohar matta | Contributor-Level 8

3 years ago

The minimum acceptable height for male candidates is 157.5 cms. (157 cms for Navy and 162.5 cms for Air Force). For Women candidates minimum acceptable height is 152 cms.

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