You will be roughly more than 25 years old by 2026 as on 1st July of every year . Based on your age, you cannot enrol in any of the CDS 2026 courses, including the IMA course. Aside from that, you can enrol in CDS 2025 for IMA, since there is a 24-year-old maximum age limit.

Generally Candidates who are graduates are required to submit the proof of graduation/provisional certificate at the time of SSB Interview. Candidates who are in the final year/semester of the degree can also apply for the CDS exam.

Ofcourse you can give cds exam until the age of 25 years if you have completed your graduation.there is no best year for attempting any exam it depends on your preparation if you are confident that you are going to crack the exam go for it dont waste your time for the right time to come.

Cds exam is conducted by UPSC hence it is hard you need to prepare for it do hard work smartly update yourself with ongoing news to get good marks in current affairs section as this is the toughest part of exam which keep changes with time.

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your date of birth is December 17, 2001, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS 2025 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2025 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your age will be 25 in July 2027, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS-1  2027 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) only if the CDS-1 Exam helds before July 2027 but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2027 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

Hello Aspirant

It's highly unlikely that having an extra thumb would disqualify you from the CDS medical exam.

The primary focus of the medical examination is to assess your overall physical and mental fitness for the rigors of military training and service. Conditions that would significantly impair your ability to perform your duties are grounds for disqualification.

However, it's crucial to consult with a medical expert or the official CDS medical board for definitive guidance. They can provide specific information based on the latest medical standards and guidelines for the armed forces.

Yes, you can give the CDS exam after completing a BJMC course, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria set by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) which conducts the exam.

A candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. Your BJMC degree fulfills this requirement.

A BJMC degree might not provide a direct advantage in the CDS exam content, which focuses on mathematics, science, general knowledge, and military aptitude. However, the communication and analytical skills you develop during your BJMC program can be beneficial for aspects like the interview stage.


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I hope it helps!

The eligibility criteria for NDA and CDS medical exams can vary slightly, but generally, a normal bend in the left middle finger should not be a significant issue.

However, it's essential to consult with the official medical boards or authorities responsible for conducting the medical examinations for NDA and CDS. They will have specific guidelines regarding physical fitness and medical standards that need to be met.

You must provide your OBC certificate—more especially, the OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate—during counseling, not the actual CDS test, in order to take it . To receive the benefits of reservations, this certificate is required.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The Central Government's OBC list need to include your caste.
• An OBC-NCL certificate from the appropriate authorities is required.