Can I apply for CDS exam as I am a student of B.Sc nursing (3rd year)?
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Hello Komal, The minimum education qualification required to appear for CDS is that a candidate must have passed Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised board. Candidates who are in final year of the qualifying exam are also eligible.
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Hi Komal,
Yes, you can apply for the CDS examination as per the eligibility conditions mentioned below:
i) For Indian Military Academy/Officers Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor of Engineering
iii) For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering
Candidates who are studying in the final year degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply but they will be required to subject proof of passing the degree examination to reach the Army Head Quarter/Rtd CDSE Ent...more
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