How much degree marks is needed for giving CDS, OTA Exam?
Hello Aspirant,
No any minimum percentage is defined by UPSC for CDS OTA course but the eligibility for OTA (Women-Non technical) says that the candidate should have a qualifying degree, no any minimum percentage required and for your reference eligibility criteria for different courses are mentioned below along with age ranges :-
**Indian Military Academy - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute
**Indian Naval Academy - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ College
**Air Force Academy - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor degree in engineering
**OTA (Men) - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute
**OTA (Women - Non-Technical) - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute
Eligible age ranges
>> Indian Military Academy - 19 to 24 years
>> Indian Naval Academy - 19 to 24 years
>> Air Force Academy - 20 to 24 years
>> Officers' Training Academy (Men) - 19 to 25 years
>> Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) - 19 to 25 years
For detailed eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
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