Which one is better for joining after passing CDS IMA, or OTA?

If you want to have a long-term career in the army, then IMA is a better choice, whereas if you just want to live in the army for a few years, then OTA is better. 1. The basic difference between IMA and OTA is that the Indian Military Academy is for permanent commissioned officers who will serve up to 30 years, whereas the Officer Training Academy, Chennai, is for short-service commissioned officers who can serve up to 14 years maximum in the army. Hence, you will have the option of leaving the army after your compulsory service of ten years as an SSC officer in OTA. 2. Also, those who don't like mathematics can skip the compulsory math paper and opt for OTA. To join IMA, you need to score higher in the CDS exam. 3. OTA also has cadets of both genders, whereas IMA only has male cadets. Both academies are reputed in the country and were established for different purposes. You can either opt for OTA or IMA if you have allocated both. Most of the male army aspirants usually go for IMA, whereas for girls, only the OTA option is there.

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