Hello aspirant,
The upper age limit for CDS IMA is 24 years. Since you are currently 21 years 3 months old, you have 2 years and 9 months left to appear for the CDS IMA exam. This means you can attempt the exam 3 more times before reaching the age limit.

However, please note that this is just a general estimate and the actual number of attempts may vary depending on the specific notification released by the UPSC for the CDS exam in 2025. It is always advisable to refer to the official notification for accurate information regarding the age limit and number of attempts allowed.

I hope this information helps you.

Hello Aspirant

The eligibility criteria for CDS is that the candidate must be between the ages of 19 to 25 years. Since you were born in 2003, that will make you 24 years old, making you eligible for the exam.

But, just to be on the safer side, I would suggest that you start appearing for the exam now itself since you have crossed the minimum age limit and it would give you the practice that you need.

Hope this helps

No,if you have answer why you dropped third year then there is no problem in interview or document verification in SSB And obviously they will test you for the quality in SSB(via GTO/IO) if you show the side of yours more to be compatible for the job .Be prepared for your answer as this is the most probable question they will ask you in the interview round.document verification only check your eligibility whether you fulfill or not thats it.all the best

Yes, you are eligible for CDS 2 2026 IMA Entry.

The age limit for IMA entry through CDS is 20-24 years as of 2nd January of the exam year. Since your date of birth is 01/01/2003, you will be 23 years old on 2nd January 2026, within the IMA entry age limit. So, you can apply for and sit for the IMA CDS exam.

But remember, the number of attempts for CDS IMA for you will be very limited as you will only have one year to crack the exam because next year, you will turn 24. The exam is conducted twice a year

Hello student

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and other defence academies.

To determine the number of attempts you have for CDS entry for IMA, we need to consider the following factors:

1. _Age limit_: The age limit for IMA is 19-24 years.

2. _Graduation completion_: You will complete your graduation in September 2027.

3. _DOB_: Your DOB is 19/11/2004.

Assuming you attempt the CDS exam immediately after completing your graduation, here's a possible scenario:

- 2027: First attempt (age 22-23 years)

- 2028: Second attempt (age 23-24 years)

- 2029: Not eligible due to age limit (will be 25 years old)

Therefore, you will have approximately 2 attempts for CDS entry for IMA, considering your age and graduation completion. However, please note that this calculation is based on the assumption that you attempt the exam immediately after graduation and that the age limit remains the same.

It's essential to check the official UPSC notification for the CDS exam each year to confirm the eligibility criteria and age limit.

Hello,

For CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), the eligibility criteria regarding age are as follows:

1. Age Limit :
   • Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 are eligible.

Since your date of birth is 3rd May 2003, you fall within the eligible age range for the CDS exam.

2. Number of Attempts :
   • There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CDS exam as long as you meet the age criteria.

Therefore, you have as many attempts as you need until you cross the upper age limit (which is usually around 24 years for CDS IMA, but it's always best to check the latest notification from UPSC for any changes).

As of now, based on your age, you are eligible to appear for the CDS exam and have multiple attempts remaining.

Good luck with your preparations!

You will be roughly more than 25 years old by 2026 as on 1st July of every year . Based on your age, you cannot enrol in any of the CDS 2026 courses, including the IMA course. Aside from that, you can enrol in CDS 2025 for IMA, since there is a 24-year-old maximum age limit.

Generally Candidates who are graduates are required to submit the proof of graduation/provisional certificate at the time of SSB Interview. Candidates who are in the final year/semester of the degree can also apply for the CDS exam.

Ofcourse you can give cds exam until the age of 25 years if you have completed your graduation.there is no best year for attempting any exam it depends on your preparation if you are confident that you are going to crack the exam go for it dont waste your time for the right time to come.

Cds exam is conducted by UPSC hence it is hard you need to prepare for it do hard work smartly update yourself with ongoing news to get good marks in current affairs section as this is the toughest part of exam which keep changes with time.

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your date of birth is December 17, 2001, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS 2025 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2025 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your age will be 25 in July 2027, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS-1  2027 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) only if the CDS-1 Exam helds before July 2027 but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2027 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!