The Scheme, Standard and Syllabus of
the Examination
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
1. The Competitive examination comprises:
(a) Written examination as shown in para 2 below.
(b) Interview for intelligence and personality test (vide Part ‘B’ of this
Appendix) of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the
Services Selection Centres.
2. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the
maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
(a) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian
Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.
(A) Tentative Schedule: (Examination held twice a year)
(i) Notification of Examination : August and March
(ii) Conduct of Examination : February and August
(B) Age-limits:
19-24 Years : Indian Military Academy
19-22 Years : Naval Academy
19-23 Years : Air Force Academy
19-25 Years : Officers’ Training Academy
(C) Educational Qualifications:
IMA & OTA : Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
Naval Academy : B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of
Engg
Air Force Academy : B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or
Bachelor of Engg
Candidates appearing at the degree or equivalent examination also eligible to
compete. Such candidates will be required to submit the proof of passing the
requisite qualifying examination by a date to be specified in the Commission’s
Notice for the Examination.
