What are the ways to join in air force and navy as a pilot other than NDA?
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Hi,
There are many ways through which you could become a pilot or a fighter pilot in Indian Air Force or in Navy through different entries after your class 12th or graduation. After your class 12th, you could apply for direct entry of navy which is 10 + 2 B.Tech entry scheme The selection through this is based upon JEE Mains examination after getting selected you could opt for aviation branch in Naval Academy and for Air Force you have to get graduated first to become a fighter pilot then you can apply for graduate entries like AFCAT CDSE NCC etc. -
You can join Air force after graduation through AFCAT. After B.Tech, you can get into Navy under university entry scheme. You may also apply for CDS after graduation. All the best. Jai hind.
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