Course Detail
NDA (National Defence Academy & Indian Naval Academy)

- NDA : Exam held twice a year. Boys 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 |
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NDA-I | 1 OCT. | 25 DEC. – 25 JAN. | 3rd Sunday of April | JUL. to OCT.(In Various Batches) | JAN. |
NDA-II | 1 MAY | 10 JUN. – 10 JUL. | 3rd Sunday of September | JAN. to APR.(In Various Batches) | JUL. |
Dates are approx | Dates are approx |
Army TES (Tech. Entry Scheme) and Navy (B. Tech. Entry Scheme)

- Boys below 19-1/2 years & 12th Pass in PCM with 85% and for NAVY B.Tech Entry above 50 marks in JEE(Main) at the time of joining are Eligible. No written exam. Direct SSB interview
- 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 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 | SSB Date | Joining Date |
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TES-I | 1 JUN | 20 MAY – 20 JUNE | JUL. to NOV.(In Various Batches) | JAN. |
TES-II | 1 NOV. | 15 OCT. – 15 NOV. | JAN. to APR.(In Various Batches) | JUL. |
Dates are approx | Dates are approx |
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 100 days. Candidates who pass get SSB interview call.
- CDS form to be filled online on www.upsc.nic.in after notification appears in Employment News.

Exam | Batch Start Date | Form Date | Exam Date | SSB Date | Joining Date |
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CDS-I | 1 OCT. | 1 NOV. – 1 DEC. | 2nd Sunday of February | JUL. to NOV.(In Various Batches) | JAN. |
CDS-II | 1 JUN. | 15 JUL.- 15 AUG. | Last Sunday of October | JAN. to APR.(In Various Batches) | JUL. |
Dates are approx | Dates are approx |
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.
- 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 |
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AFCAT-I | 1 OCT. | 15 DEC. – 15 JAN. | Last Sunday of February | 15 MAR. to 15 NOV.(In Various Batches) |
AFCAT-II | 1 JUN. | 10 JUN.- 10 JUL. | 2nd Sunday of September | 25 SEP. to 15 MAY(In Various Batches) |
Dates are approx | Dates are approx |
INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
- This National level is Exam held for Permanent Commission in Education Branch / Short Service Commission Officers. Unmarried Boys and girls can apply. For further details, please click here

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.
- Batch starts from the date of Form filling
Exam | Batch Start Date | Form Date | PSB | FSB | Joining |
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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. |
Dates are approx | Dates are approx |
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 Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET – in May), AFCAT (in June) and CDS (in July).
- Boys and Girls in end of 7th Sem. can apply for CDS (in November), Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET – 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, Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET), 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 for Boys & Girls
- SSB Summer Camp: Summer Camp is for School going Boys and Girls (Boys from 7th to 10th Standard and Girls from 7th to 12th Standard)
- Batch starts from May 1st till June 30th
- The Fee for the Camp is Rs. 12,000/- only
- Hostel Facility if available if required. The Fees for the same is Rs. 8,000/-
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
Basic Foundation Course - NDA & SSB Interview
The Course is especially designed for Students from 7th Standard till 10th Standard, who aspire to prepare and be ready for NDA and SSB.
- This Course is for School going Boys and Girls (Boys from 7th to 10th Standard and Girls from 7th to 12th Standard)
- Batch starts from May 1st till June 30th
- The Fee for the Camp is Rs. 12,000/- only
- Hostel Facility if available if required. The Fees for the Hostel & Mess is Rs. 8,000/-
NDA & SSB Foundation Course
The Course is especially designed for Students from 7th Standard till 10th Standard, who aspire to prepare and be ready for NDA and SSB.
- This Course is for School going Boys and Girls (Boys from 7th to 10th Standard)
- Batch starts from April 1st till June 30th
- The Fee for the Camp is Rs. 6,000/- per Month only
- Hostel Facility is available if required. The Fees for the Hostel & Mess is Rs. 4,500/- per Month only
CDS, AFCAT & INET 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
SSB Foundation Course
The Course is especially designed for Students from 7th Standard till 10th Standard, who aspire to prepare and be ready for SSB.
- This Course is for School going Boys and Girls (Boys from 7th to 10th Standard and Girls from 7th to 12th Standard)
- Batch starts from April 1st till June 30th
- 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