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LWS provides a clear, filtered, and simplified overview of major defence entries for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. The information is consolidated from official Indian Air Force entry pages and presented in an easy-to-understand format.

NDA ENTRY (National Defence Academy)

About: The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the gateway for candidates who wish to join the Armed Forces at an early age after Class 12.

Conducted By: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Gender: Male & Female

Branches:

  • Flying Branch

  • Ground Duty (Technical)

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

Type of Commission: Permanent Commission

NDA Preparation In India

NDA Entry Eligibility Details

Category Details
Educational Qualification Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics (for Flying & Technical branches)
Age Limit 16.5 to 19.5 years (at commencement of course)
Marital Status Unmarried
Training Academy National Defence Academy (NDA)

CDS ENTRY (Combined Defence Services)

About:
CDS entry graduates ke liye hoti hai jo commissioned officer ke roop me Indian Armed Forces join karna chahte hain.

Conducted By: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Gender: Male (Female candidates eligible for specific academies as per notification)
Type of Commission: Permanent Commission

NDA Entry Eligibility Details

Category Details
Educational Qualification Graduation in any discipline (Physics & Maths at Class 12 required for Flying Branch)
Age Limit 20 to 24 years (Age relaxation applicable for CPL holders)
Marital Status Unmarried
Training Academy Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA)

AFCAT ENTRY (Air Force Common Admission Test)

About:
AFCAT entry Indian Air Force me Flying aur Ground Duty branches ke liye graduates aur engineers ko opportunity deta hai.

Conducted By: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Gender: Male & Female

Branches
  • Flying Branch

  • Ground Duty (Technical)

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)

Category Details
Educational Qualification Graduation in any discipline (Physics & Maths at Class 12 required for Flying Branch)
Age Limit 20 to 24 years (Age relaxation applicable for CPL holders)
Marital Status Unmarried
Training Academy Air Force Academy (AFA)

Summary Table (Quick Comparison)

Entry Qualification Age Limit Gender Commission
NDA Class 12 (PCM) 16.5–19.5 Male & Female Permanent
CDS Graduation 20–24 Male* Permanent
NCC Graduation + NCC C 20–24 Male & Female PC / SSC
AFCAT Graduation / Engineering 20–26 Male & Female SSC

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