Government & Defence Entrance Exam

The Union Public Service Commission has set a minimum level of education qualification that a candidate must possess to be eligible for CDS examination. The minimum qualification required to appear for CDS exam is Graduation/Bachelors from a Government recognised university. The detailed CDS education qualification required is highlighted below:
1. Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA): Bachelors Degree From a recognised university.
2. Indian Naval Academy (INA): Bachelors in Engineering from a recognised University.
3. Air Force Academy (AFA): Graduation (with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12) or Bachelor of Engineering. So from above you can be eligible for CDS after completing the graduation. However on the basis of your 12th PCM you can be eligible for NDA. Please SEE the UPSC website for more details about the NDA.