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What is CD OTA?
OTA is known as Officers Training Academy. OTA in CDS is dissimilar to regular CDS exams. Both men and women can apply for OTA in CDS Recruitment. OTA is also called a Short Service Commission. In OTA, candidates are allowed to stay in service for 10 to 14 years.
What is OTA qualification?
What is the syllabus of OTA?
The syllabus of CDS covers subjects like General Ability Test, English, and Elementary Mathematics….CDS OTA Syllabus for GAT.
| Sections | Subjects |
|---|---|
| General Ability Test | Current Affairs Physics Chemistry Biology Geography History Politics Sociology Economics Defense Related Awards Sports and culture Environmental Science |
What is the difference between IMA and Ota?
Although all these institutes aim to train Gentleman and Lady Cadets to become prospective officers of the Armed Forces, there are some subtle differences in the commissioning of the officers from IMA and OTA. IMA trains officers for the Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. Only male candidates are admitted in the IMA.
What is the difference between OTA Chennai and Ima Gaya?
OTA, Chennai offers training for this service. However, OTA, Gaya also offers training for Permanent Commission. On the other hand, IMA trains their cadets for Permanent Commission or service in the Indian Army. After being commissioned from OTA, Chennai the cadets serve for a term of 10 or 14 years.
How long is the training period at OTA Gaya?
The cadets at OTA, Chennai receive training of 49 weeks. However, at OTA, Gaya the male cadets receive training of 1 year besides their 4 years of training at the Cadet Training Wings (CTWS).
What is the qualification required for admission in IMA?
Only male candidates are admitted in the IMA. For direct entry (DE), one needs to be between the age of 19 to 24 years (as on the first day of the month in which course is due to commence). The qualification required is a Graduate from a recognized University.