NDA (National Defence Academy & Indian Naval Academy)
- NDA : Exam held twice a year. Boys and Girls of any stream who have appeared in 11th exam, are in 12th class or appeared in 12 th exam are eligible. No cut off % age in 11 th or 12 th.
- Last age to apply for NDA exam is 18 & 1/2 years .
- Boys with PCM in 11 th can apply for Air force, Navy , Naval Academy and Army.
- Boys not having PCM in 11 th can apply for Army only
- At the time of joining NDA the boys should be 12 th pass in any stream and below 19 & 1/2 years.
- Papers of Maths(300 marks), English(200 marks) and GK(400 marks). GK most important.
- 3 years degree, military training, all sports & games and one foreign language are taught. All at Government expenses.
Exam |
Batch Start Date |
Form Date |
Exam Date |
SSB Date |
Joining Date |
NDA-I |
1 OCT. |
10 DEC. – 10 JAN. |
2nd Sunday of April |
JUN. to OCT. (In Various Batches) |
JAN. |
NDA-II |
1 APR. |
10 JUN. – 10 JUL. |
1st Sunday of September |
DEC. to APR. (In Various Batches) |
JUL. |
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Army TES (Tech. Entry Scheme) and Navy (B. Tech. Entry Scheme) (is based on JEE Score)
- Boys below 19-1/2 years & 12th Pass in PCM with 65% and above 50 Percentile in JEE(Main) for ARMY TES and Navy B. Tech. Entry. No written exam. Direct SSB interview based on JEE Score.
- Army and Navy Technical Entry Scheme Forms to be filled separately
- No written Exam, direct SSB interview for Army and Navy separately
- After Selection, 1 year basic Military Training and 4 years of B. Tech. totally on Government expenses
- Cadets get Stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month in 3rd year of B. Tech.
- Cadets get full Salary of Army/Navy Officer in 4th Year of B. Tech.
Exam |
Batch Start Date |
Form Date(For Army and Navy both) |
SSB Date |
Joining Date |
TES-I |
1 JUN. |
20 MAY – 20 JUN. |
JUL. to NOV. (In Various Batches) |
JAN. |
TES-II |
1 DEC. |
15 NOV. – 15 DEC. |
JAN. to APR. (In Various Batches) |
JUL. |
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CDS (Combined Defence Services)
- CDS : This National level is Exam held twice a year. Boys and girls from any stream of graduation can apply.
- Students in 4th SEM of graduation and BE students in 6th SEM can apply.
- No % age criteria in 12th or graduation.
- Any number of chances can be availed till the age of 24.
- Exam results are declared after approx 30 days. Candidates who pass get SSB Interview call.
- CDS form to be filled online on www.upsc.nic.in after notification appears on UPSC Website.
Exam |
Batch Start Date |
Form Date |
Exam Date |
SSB Date |
Joining Date |
CDS-I |
1 OCT. |
10 DEC. – 10 JAN. |
2nd Sunday of APR. |
MAY to NOV. (In Various Batches) |
JAN. |
CDS-II |
1 MAY |
10 JUN. – 10 JUL. |
First Sunday of SEP. |
DEC. to APR. (In Various Batches) |
JUL. |
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AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
- This National level is Exam held twice a year. Boys and girls from any stream of graduation can apply. Students in 4th SEM of graduation and BE students in 6th SEM can apply and any PG also can apply.
- No %age criteria in 12th, minimum 60% required in graduation.
- PCM in 12th required only for Flying Branch, for Technical BE required, for ground duties any graduation/PG.
- Any number of chances can be availed till the age of 24.
- Candidates applying for Technical Branch have to pass in EKT also.
- Law Graduates also have to appear in AFCAT Exam to join Air Force in Law Branch.
- Metrology Branch: Boys and girls in last semester/completad in MCA/MSC Maths/MA Geography can apply for direct SSB interviews in December and June till the age of 26.
Exam |
Batch Start Date |
Form Date |
Exam Date |
SSB Date |
AFCAT-I |
1 OCT. |
1 DEC. – 30 DEC. |
Last Sunday of FEB. |
1 APR. to 1 NOV. (In Various Batches) |
AFCAT-II |
1 MAY |
1 JUN. – 30 JUN. |
3rd Sunday of AUG. |
1 OCT. to 1 APR. (In Various Batches) |
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Officers selection in Indian Navy
- Indian Navy publishes notification for Naval Aviation, Navy Technical, Education, Air Traffic Control, Armamment Control between April to July and November to January. Notification for Law and Sports Branches is published once in 2 years. Unmarried Boys and girls, mainly from Engineering background can apply; and for Logistics Branch, Boys and Girls who have completed MBA can apply. For details, please refer to Indian Navy Website.
Coast Guard
- Coast Guard is for Graduate Boys and Girls with PCM(Physics+Maths should be above 60%) in XII and minimum 60% score in Graduation
- Only Graduation Completed Boys and Girls can apply.
- We impart training for all 4 stages of selection process.
- Batch starts from the date of Form filling
Exam |
Batch Start Date |
Form Date |
PSB |
FSB |
Joining |
CG-I |
1 DEC. |
1 DEC. – 1 JAN. |
FEB. |
MAR. – APR.(In Various Batches) |
JUL. |
CG-II |
1 JUN. |
1 JUN.- 1 JUL. |
AUG. |
SEP. – NOV.(In Various Batches) |
JAN. |
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SSB
- Minimum Duration: 1 Month
- Aspirants can join for more than 2 Months also
- New Batch Starts from 1st and 15th of each Month
- Facilities of Obstacle Course, GTO Area and Hostel for Boys and Girls
- Includes Physical and Outdoor Training, Psychological Test, GTO Test and Personal Interview
Only For Engineer
- Boys and Girls in beginning of 7th Sem. can apply for AFCAT (in June) and CDS (in July).
- Boys and Girls in end of 7th Sem. can apply for CDS (in November), Navy (in May), AFCAT (in December) and TGC (for Boys only) and SSC Technical (in January).
- Girls and Boys after 8th Sem. can apply for CDS, AFCAT, Coast Guard, Navy, and TGC (TGC for Boys only) and SSC Technical.
- Engineers: Many options are available for men & women till the age of 26 years. Minimum 65% required.
Direct SSB Interview for Boys & Girls
- Direct SSB: Army, Navy & Air force offers direct SSB Interview to Boys and Girls who have above 65% in any graduation or above 55% in any post graduation Maths, English, Physics, Psychology, Economy, History and Geography. CA/LLB/MBA/MCA options for men and women.
- NCC cadets with ‘B’ grading in ‘C’ Certificate and above 50% in Graduation.
SSB Summer Camp and Foundation Course for NDA for Boys & Girls
- SSB Summer Camp: Summer Camp is for School going Boys and Girls (from 7th to 10th Standard)
- Batch starts from 1st May till 30th June
- The Fee for the Camp is Rs. 8,000/- per month only
- Hostel Facility for Boys is available in same campus if required. The Fees for the same is Rs. 4,500/- per month (including Mess)
Composite Courses
For benefit of Students the following Composite Courses are always conducted:
- 1. NDA + Army TES and Navy (B. Tech. Entry Scheme)
- 2. CDS + AFCAT + SSB
- 3. TGC + SSC Tech. + Navy
CDS, AFCAT & Navy Foundation Course
The Course is especially designed for Boys and Girls, after 12th Standard uptill Eligibility.
- This Course is for Boys and Girls who have passed 12th Standard, uptill the eligible age for CDS, AFCAT and INET
- Aspirants can join in Summer Vacations / Semester Breaks.
- The Fee for the Camp is Rs. 6,000/- per Month only
- Hostel Facility if available if required. The Fees for the Hostel & Mess is Rs. 4,500/- per Month only