Hello User,

hope you are doing well.

Yes,by giving CDS you can  go directly to OTA.

You can apply for IMA and OTA through the CDS exam. While filling the form you will be asked to give preferences of your choice of academies mentioned there (IMA/ INA/AFA/OTA). Preference once given cannot be changed under any circumstances.

IMA/INA/AFA has 3 exams namely- English,GK, Maths &
OTA has 2 exams - English & GK.

If you clear the cut off of the most preferred academy then you will be given a call letter for SSB for the same. If you happen to not clear Maths exam in the CDSE then you will be directly given OTA (provided you clear the cut off of OTA).

Hope this will clear your query...Good Luck!