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CDS Coaching: Your Path to becoming an Officer

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy.

Eligibility

  • For IMA: Graduation, Age 19-24
  • For Naval Academy: B.Sc with Physics & Math, Age 19-24
  • For AFA: Graduation with Physics & Math, Age 19-24
  • For OTA: Graduation, Age 19-25

    • Exam Pattern

  • English: 100 questions, 100 marks
  • GK: 100 questions, 100 marks
  • Elementary Maths: 100 questions, 100 marks

    • SSB Interview

    After clearing the written exam, candidates must clear the SSB interview which consists of:

  • 1. Stage I (Screening)
  • 2. Stage II (Psychology, GTO, Interview)

    • How FDA Prepares You

    Our CDS coaching program includes comprehensive written preparation and SSB interview training conducted by ex-servicemen.

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