Hello there,

Yes, joining college can be very helpful if you want to join the Indian Army , depending on the path you choose. Here's a breakdown of the options:

1. After 10+2 (Without College)

You can join the Indian Army as an officer or soldier:

• NDA (National Defence Academy) : Appear for the UPSC NDA exam (only for male candidates).
  
  

• Technical Entry Scheme (TES) : For students with PCM in 12th (minimum 60% aggregate in PCM).
  
  2. After Graduation (With College)

If you join college, more officer-level opportunities open up:

• CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam – For both men and women after graduation.
  
  

• University Entry Scheme (UES) – For engineering students in their pre-final year.
  
  

• TGC (Technical Graduate Course) – For engineering graduates.

• NCC Special Entry – If you hold an NCC ‘C’ Certificate.

• SSC (Short Service Commission) – For technical and non-technical graduates.
  
  3. As a Soldier (Jawan Level)

• Minimum qualification: 10th or 12th pass.

• Join through open rallies conducted by the Army Recruitment Office (ARO) in your area.
  
  Recommendation:

• If your aim is to become an Army Officer , joining college is strongly advised , as most officer-level entries require graduation.
  
  

• You can also prepare for NDA in parallel if you're still eligible by age.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to ask. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank You and wishing you a bright future ahead.