How many students apply for CDS OTA?
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How many students apply for CDS OTA?
For every CDS exam, more than 2 lakh candidates apply.
How many girls are selected every year in OTA?
Two courses commence at the OTA every year, with the annual vacancies being eight for girls and 100 for boys.
Are CDS good girls?
Women too can apply for the CDS exam. However, they cannot be taken into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on the basis of their selection in the CDS exam. CDS for girls is only for the recruitment for the post of OTA (Officer’s Training Programme).
How many girls can join OTA?
Since Female Candidates are only eligible for OTA there are only two subjects on which they have to appear in the exam – English and GK. Unmarried Female candidates are only eligible for OTA entry so they are required to set their first preference as OTA officers training academy.
How many female candidates apply for CDS Ota every year?
How many candidates clear the CDS SSB Interview?
| Exam | No. of candidates clear CDS SSB interview |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 2020 Merit List | 95 (50+39+6) (IMA INA AFA) & 147 (*96 + ^51 ) OTA Men and Women |
| CDS 2 2019 | 196 (106+76+14) (IMA INA AFA) & 241 (*174 + ^67 ) OTA Men and Women |
| CDS 1 2019 | 129(IMA AFA INA) + 267 OTA |
| CDS 2 2018 | 295 |
How can a girl give CDS exam?
But girls can give CDS-OTA exam only and can be selected for OTA i.e. Officer’s Training Academy which is at Chennai. Duration of this training is 9 months but before this training you have to clear CDS-OTA exam conducted by the UPSC twice a year and then SSB interview also.
What is OTA in army for female?
On 1 January 1988, the school was renamed as the Officers Training Academy (OTA), on a par with the NDA and IMA. The first batch of 25 women to be commissioned as officers into the Army were trained at the OTA, with training commencing on 21 September 1992.
Is Ota in CDs applicable for men and women?
OTA in CDS is applicable for both men and women. The service through OTA is called a short service commission since the candidates are allowed to stay in service for only up to 10-14 years. If the candidate wishes to have more than 14 years of commission they will have to apply for a permanent commission.
How many girls are selected through CdSe for training at OTA Chennai?
On an Average 40–50 girls per batch get selected to walk through the coveted gates of OTA Chennai for getting trained. That makes total of 80–100 girls in a year (as CDSE Exams are held twice a year), which get selected through CDSE for training at OTA Chennai.
What is the cut-off for CDs Ota?
The cut-off for CDS OTA depends on factors such as the difficulty level of the paper, number of candidates appearing for the exam and vacancy. The candidates must secure marks equivalent to the cut-off or more to pass the written exam. CDS OTA cut-off changes each year.
How to score 70+ in English in Ota for girls?
For girls the only problem os that the number of seat are limited and less so it become competitive. In CDSE generally more girls than the number of seats are selected in SSB and then good capable girls candidate get merit out due to less seats. OTA gothe statergy to score high in english. U can easily score 70+ in english with practice.