Hello Kanchan,

You are eligible to appear for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam based on your date of birth (16 October 2003) and graduation timeline. Here’s when you can apply:

• CDS 1 2025 : Yes, you can apply (Notification in December 2024, Exam in April 2025)
  
  
• CDS 2 2025 : Yes, you can apply (Notification in May 2025, Exam in September 2025)
  
  Age Limits for CDS 2025 (Tentative)
  
  
• Indian Military Academy (IMA): 02 January 2002 – 01 January 2007
  
  
• Indian Naval Academy (INA): 02 January 2002 – 01 January 2007
  
  
• Air Force Academy (AFA): 02 January 2002 – 01 January 2006 (with Physics & Math in 12th or Engineering Degree)
  
  
• Officers Training Academy (OTA): 02 January 2001 – 01 January 2007

Since your graduation will be completed next year (2025) , you can apply in your final year , but you need to submit proof of graduation before the final selection .

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

To determine your eligibility for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam, let's consider the age criteria:

Age Eligibility for CDS Exam

1. *For IMA (Indian Military Academy)*: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2000, and not later than January 1, 2006.

2. *For INA (Indian Naval Academy)*: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2000, and not later than January 1, 2006.

3. *For AFA (Air Force Academy)*: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2001, and not later than January 1, 2006.

4. *For OTA (Officers Training Academy)*: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2006.

Your Eligibility

Considering your date of birth (October 16, 2003), you'll be eligible to appear for the CDS exam:

1. *For IMA, INA, and AFA*: You'll be eligible from the CDS exam notification released in 2024 (for the exam held in 2025).

2. *For OTA*: You'll be eligible from the CDS exam notification released in 2023 (for the exam held in 2024).

Education Qualification

You'll also need to ensure you meet the educational qualification criteria:

1. *Graduation*: You should have a degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

2. *Final Year Students*: If you're in your final year, you can also apply, provided you complete your graduation degree before the CDS exam.

Since you'll be completing your graduation next year, you'll be eligible to appear for the CDS exam, provided you meet the age and educational qualification criteria.

Stay focused, and best of luck with your CDS preparation!