Government & Defence Entrance Exam

Hi Saagar,
As such, there is no particular course for joining armed forces. Please find the eligibility criteria for NDA and CDS examination:
NDA Exam Eligibility:
1. For Army Wing of NDA
Candidate must be 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University
2. For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at Naval Academy
Candidates appearing for National Defence Academy Examination must be 12th Class pass I.e. the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University
Those who are taking +2 final exam or appeared in the said exam in the present year can also appear for the entrance test provisionally subject to their fulfilling the conditions later.
Other Eligibility Conditions:
1. Educational Qualification
The desiring candidates should be +2 from a recognized board or equivalent in the specified streams for various branches of the Defense Services
2. Age
The candidate should be between 16-1/2 to 19 years of age.
The eligibility criteria for CDS examination:
(I) For I.M.A. 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 studying in the final year's Degree course and have yet to pass the final year Degree examination are also eligible to apply.