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CDS / AFCAT / TES
Defence / NDA
Career outcomes depend on college quality, skills, and effort — not just the degree name. Use this as a guide to explore, not a guarantee of any specific outcome.
Your Journey
Defence / NDA
Class 12
You begin from the Defence / NDA stream. The subjects you study here directly connect to what you will specialise in during this degree.
Skills You Graduate With
Career outcomes vary based on college quality, specialisation, and skills built during the programme. Research your specific college and specialisation before deciding.
Entrance Exams
UPSC CDS
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination
AFCAT
Air Force Common Admission Test
Specialisations & Careers
CDS — Combined Defence Services
₹7–18 LPA▾
TES — Technical Entry Scheme (B.Tech)
₹7–18 LPA▾
AFCAT — Air Force
₹8–20 LPA▾
CAPF AC — Paramilitary
₹6–12 LPA▾
How to Choose a College
College type significantly affects your experience and outcomes. Prefer government or autonomous colleges with NAAC A or A+ ratings. Always check placement records and faculty quality beyond just the degree name.
Quick Facts
Duration
1 year training after joining
Top Colleges
OTA Chennai · IMA Dehradun · INA Ezhimala · AFA Hyderabad
Best Fit For
graduate who wants to join armed forces as an officer, disciplined, motivated, and physically fit
Not Sure? Compare It
Compare CDS / AFCAT / TES with another course
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After Graduation (PG)
Staff College / War College
MBA / MPhil Defence Management
UN Peacekeeping Missions
Post-retirement → PSU / Consulting / Politics