Complete Overview of Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Selection Pipeline for IMA, INA, AFA & OTA.
Check the qualifications, age limits, and gender requirements for each academy.
Age: 19–24 Years
Status: Unmarried Males
Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Age: 19–24 Years
Status: Unmarried Males
Education: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
Age: 20–24 Years
Status: Unmarried Males
Education: Graduation with Physics & Math at 10+2 level OR B.E./B.Tech.
Age: 19–25 Years
Status: Men & Women
Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Written examination structure for direct entry academies vs. Officers Training Academy.
| Target Academy | Subjects Included | Duration | Total Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA, AFA | English + General Knowledge + Elementary Math | 2 Hours (Per Paper) | 340 Questions | 300 Marks |
| OTA (Men & Women) | English + General Knowledge | 2 Hours (Per Paper) | 240 Questions | 200 Marks |
*Note: Negative marking of 1/3rd mark (0.33) applies for every incorrect response.
The 5-stage selection journey to earn the commission.
Register on the UPSC OTR portal (upsconline.nic.in) during the application window and submit choices for preferences.
Appear for the offline OMR-based test conducted across designated exam centers pan-India.
Stage I (OIR Test & PP&DT) followed by Stage II (Psychological Tests, GTO Tasks, Personal Interview, and Board Conference).
Comprehensive fitness verification by Military Medical Boards followed by final merit allocation based on written + SSB aggregate scores.
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