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i am a female candidate, DOB 25 May 2002, how many more attempts do i have for CDS exam

Mangane Priyanka 27th Feb, 2026

Hi

If you are a female candidate with a DOB of May 25, 2002, you can appear for the CDS exam for 4 to 5 more attempts. Check out the CDS exam dates 2026 to learn more about how and when to appear for the examination.

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iam born on October 2002 so i can apply for cds exam on 2027 or not?

Garima Sihag 1st Mar, 2026

Yes, you can apply for the CDS 1 2027 and CDS 2 2027 exams, but likely ONLY for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA). You will be overage for IMA, INA, and AFA.

CDS 1 2027 Eligibility

For the course commencing in January/April 2028, the approximate age cut-offs will be:

Academy

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My DOB is 1 July 2003. Would I will be eligible for UPSC CDS 2 2026 for IMA ?

Ritika Tiwari 3rd Jan, 2026

HI AKASH

YES, You will be eligible for this exam because you are falling within the required birth range of jaunary 2 2003 to january 1 2008.

i hope this helps you

Thank you

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I accidently filled my college name in place of designation of issuing authority of degree in my cds1 2026 application will i be able to correct it and will it can cause further issues in selection

Prachi Kumari 3rd Jan, 2026

Hello,

This is a minor mistake and it will not affect your selection.

UPSC usually opens a correction window after the application closes.
You can edit details like the issuing authority / degree details during that time.
So you will be able to correct it.

If not corrected now:
It

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Which is the best CDS coaching in Lucknow? Any recommendations?

Suru 18th Nov, 2025

Choosing the best CDS coaching in Lucknow really depends on what kind of learning environment you’re looking for. Some students prefer centres with strict discipline and regular mock tests, while others focus more on experienced faculty or smaller batch sizes. From what I’ve observed and heard from fellow aspirants, Shield

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CDS is gave after 10th standard

Sajal Trivedi 18th Oct, 2025

Hello aspirant,

No, after tenth grade, you are not eligible to take the CDS exam.  Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in order to sit for the CDS exam.  It is intended for people who are in their last year of graduation or who have finished their college education.  You

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my dob is 07 Nov 2006, I complete my graduation in 2029.how many chances are for each cds ina,cds ima , cds afa,afcat for me

Ankur Mehta 29th Sep, 2025

Hey! Since your date of birth is 07 Nov 2006 and you will complete graduation in 2029, here’s how many chances you’ll get for CDS (INA, IMA, AFA) and AFCAT:

For CDS exams, the age limit is usually 19–24 years.

For AFCAT, Flying Branch requires 20–24 years and Ground Duty

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My DOB 2003 I am eligible CDS exam 2026

Bhumika Jayaswal 17th Sep, 2025

Dear Candidate,

You are eligible for CDS 2026, but for IMA, INA and AFA post, you must be born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008.

For OTA ( male and female ), all 2003 born candidates are eligible.

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my dob is 26/10/2005 and i entered college in july 2025 how many attempts i have left for cds entry ima ana ota

Aryan 31st Aug, 2025

Hi dear candidate,

The age limit for various roles in CDS are:

1) IMA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.

2) INA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.

3) OTA: 19 TO 25 years of age, 10 to 11 attempts.

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