Who is eligible to take the CDS exam?

<p>The minimum age limit for applying CDS exam is 19 years. Candidates must be graduate or appearing in the final year. B.Tech and BE candidates can apply for IMA, INA and AFA. The age limit criteria for CDS 1 exam have been given below for the candidates</p><p>Indian Naval Academy: 19 to 24 years</p><p>Air Force Academy: 20 years to 24 years</p><p>Indian Military Academy: 19 to 24 years</p><p>Officers Training Academy (SSC Women Non Technical Course): 19 to 25 years&nbsp;</p><p>Officers Training Academy (SSC Course for Men): 19 to 25 years</p><p>The candidates must note that if they don't fulfill the age limit and educational qualification criteria will not be able to appear in the CDS exam.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To be eligible for the CDS exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:</p><ol><li><strong>Age Limit</strong>: Candidates must be at least 19 years old when applying for the CDS exam. The age limit for female candidates is generally the same as for male candidates, ranging from 19 to 25 years</li><li><strong>Educational Qualification</strong>: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized university. Final-year students who are expected to complete their degree before the commencement of the respective academy's training can also apply</li><li><strong>Nationality</strong>: Candidates must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India</li><li><strong>Physical Standards</strong>: Candidates must meet the specific physical fitness requirements, including height, weight, visual acuity, and overall physical health. The physical requirements for each of the three wings (OTA, INA, AFA) are detailed in the official CDS notification</li><li><strong>Marital Status</strong>: There are no specific restrictions based on marital status for most academies under CDS. Both unmarried and married candidates may be eligible, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria</li><li><strong>Attempts</strong>: There is no restriction on the number of CDS exam attempts for candidates who have completed their graduation</li></ol><p>It is essential to check the official CDS notification for any specific variations in eligibility criteria and to ensure that candidates meet all the requirements mentioned by the official body.</p>

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