Course Overview
Atharva Defence Academy's CDS programme at Garhi Cantt, Dehradun is built for graduates aspiring to earn their commission as officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Our comprehensive curriculum covers the written exam, Intelligence Test, and SSB Interview in a single integrated programme.
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Age19–25 years (IMA/OTA/AFA/INA vary)
GenderMale for IMA, AFA; Male & Female for OTA
QualificationGraduate in any discipline (PCM for AFA)
Exam BodyUPSC — twice a year
Syllabus
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
English+
- ▶ Comprehension
- ▶ Vocabulary
- ▶ Grammar & Usage
General Knowledge+
- ▶ Current Events
- ▶ History & Polity
- ▶ Geography
- ▶ Defence Affairs
Elementary Mathematics (IMA/AFA)+
- ▶ Arithmetic
- ▶ Algebra
- ▶ Geometry & Trigonometry
- ▶ Statistics
SSB Interview+
- ▶ Officer Intelligence Rating
- ▶ Psychological Tests
- ▶ Group Tasks
- ▶ Personal Interview
Why Choose Us
The Atharva Advantage
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Expert Faculty
Ex-Army officers covering written exam and interview prep.
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Test Series
Weekly mock tests modelled on actual UPSC CDS papers.
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Hostel
Residential facility in Garhi Cantt.
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SSB Training
Full 5-day SSB simulation.
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