NDA vs CDS | NDA vs CDS Comparison | Which Is Better | Age, Salary, Promotion, Eligibility ,Training

Parameter

NDA

CDS

Age

16.5-19.5 Years(Joining time)

19-25 Years

Eligibility

Men only

Men & Women

IMA(Only Men)

Educational Qualification

10+2

Any stream for Army

PCM for Navy&Airforce

Bachelor Degree

Any stream for IMA&OTA

Any stream for AFA(with 12th PCM)

B.Tech for INA

Scheme of Examination

Written + SSB Interview+Medical

Written + SSB Interview+Medical

Frequency of the Exam

Twice/Year

Twice/Year

Duration of Training

4-4.5 Years

3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA (For Army cadets)

3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at Naval Academy(For Naval cadets)/

3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)

18 months for IMA Cadets

37-40 months for Navy Officers

74 months for Air Force Officers

Training Centres

National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune

Indian Military Academy, Dehradun

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala

Indian Air Force Academy, Hyderabad

Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun for Army Cadets

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala for Navy Cadets

Indian Air Force Academy, Hyderabad for Air Force Officers

Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

Degrees awarded

Army Cadets – B.Sc./B.Sc. (Computer)/BA /B.Tech degree

Naval Cadets – B.Tech degree

Air Force Cadets – B.Tech degree

Army Cadets in IMA – PG Diploma in ‘Military and Defense Management

OTA Chennai – Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies

Rank assigned after training

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Stipend during training

Rs. 21,000/- p.m. (fixed)

Rs. 21,000/- p.m. (fixed)