NDA targets Class 12 students aged 16.5 to 19.5 years with three-year integrated training, while CDS requires graduates aged 19 to 24 for direct academy entry, creating two distinct pathways into India's Armed Forces.
NDA and CDS examinations test mathematics differently—NDA features a 300-mark advanced mathematics paper while CDS includes a 100-mark elementary mathematics section, requiring distinct preparation strategies for defence service aspirants.
Most NDA and CDS aspirants ignore physical fitness standards until SSB call letters arrive. Nearly 40 percent of written-exam-qualified candidates fail at Service Selection Board due to inadequate physical preparation.
Most NDA and CDS candidates know the concepts but fail under time pressure. Learn the exact preparation structure that converts study hours into selection.
NDA and CDS selection is just the entry point. The real challenge begins with three years of intense academy training that tests you physically, mentally, and emotionally every single day.
The SSB interview is a five-day assessment process that tests psychology, group behaviour, and personal integrity. Most candidates fail because they perform instead of staying authentic.
Over 90 percent of SSB candidates get rejected despite clearing written exams. Most fail because they prepare for the wrong test, focusing on memorized answers instead of developing genuine Officer Like Qualities.
