CDS

Hello Abhishek,
M.Sc is a master course so, the syllabus is big. If you can handle it then you can go for it. There are many colleges like IGNOU etc. which give distance education. You can join the coaching for the course you desire and go ahead.

After clearing CDS you can continue with your regular studies until you join training at IMA or OTS. Once you join training at IMA or OTS, you may continue with your studies on completion of your cadet training as external a candidate. You may not get any leave to appear for examination after training starts. You can appear in exams as external candidates during official breaks or holidays in training. Once, you get commission, you can take necessary approvals from your Commanding Officer to continue with further education.

Hi Deval,
Yes, you can apply for CDS examination. The eligibility criteria for the examination is as follows:
(I) For IMA and Officers Training Academy: Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
(iii) For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Note: Those candidates who are in the final year of the degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination are also eligible to apply.

Hi Arti,
Women can only apply for OTA through the CDS exam. As such, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for CDS examination and you can apply twice a year as per your age eligibility. The age limit under OTA is as follows:
OTA: 19-25 Years

Hi Arti,
Some of the best books are:
Pathfinder CDS Examination Arihant
CDS 10 Years Topic-wise Solved Papers 2007-2017
Mathematics for C.D.S.Entrance Exam by R. S. Aggarwal
Kit for CDS Exam (For IMA, OTA & Air Force) by by S. Rajinder Dhillon

Hi Arti,
For female candidates, they can only join Officer Training Academy, Chennai. To get into the academy, you need to clear the CDS examination, in which you need to appear for the English and General Studies paper only.

Hello Arti,
For CDS, you will require:-
Age proof certificate.
Graduation certificates and mark sheets.
Pan card, driving license, passport or the UPSC admit card.
In case a candidate is a final year student he will be required to get a certificate from the principal.
For CAT, XAT etc
they basically require class 10th , 12th and graduation marks.
Go through this link for detailed information https://iimcat.ac.in/EForms/Mock/Web_App_Template/756/1/PDF/Registration_Guide_CAT_2015.pdf
Good Luck!

Hi Prashant,
There is no specific subject as such which is needed for qualifying the CDS examination. The minimum eligibility criteria (educational qualification) for CDS:
For IMA /OTA : A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor of Engineering.
For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10 +2 level ) or Bachelor of Engineering.