Join IMA after MBA

Can you tell me if I can join IMA or Indian Military Academy after completing MBA (Master in Business Administration) as if I can then I want to make a career in it?

[Saksham]

IMA or Indian Military Academy is a wing of Combined Defence Service (CDS) which is conducted by UPSC or Union Public Service Commission. This exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice in a year:

CDS-I
CDS-II

To join Indian Military Academy (IMA), one has to crack CDS entrance Exam conducted by UPSC two times every year as CDS-I and CDS-II.

Eligibility Criteria to join IMA of CDS:-

-The candidate must be an unmarried Indian Male only.
-Should have either appeared for the final Graduation Degree exam or Degree of a recognized University or equivalent from a recognized University.
-Should be within the age of 19 to 24 years.
-Should have possessed good Physical and Mental Fitness.

Physical standards to join I.M.A

Height in CM (without shoes) 18 yrs Weight in Kg 22 yrs 20 yrs
152 44 46 47
155 46 48 49
157 47 49 50
160 48 50 51
162 50 52 53
165 52 53 55
168 53 55 57
170 55 57 58
173 57 59 60
175 59 61 62
178 61 62 63
180 63 64 65
183 65 67 67
185 67 69 70
188 70 71 72
190 72 73 74
193 74 76 77
195 77 78 78

The CDS can be applied through online by paying requisite fees for the exam.

The selection is through written exam followed by Personal interview along with Physical Fitness and Medical Test.

Scheme of Examination:

Written Examination
For Indian Military Academy Naval Academy and Air Force Academy
1. English (Objective type) 100 Marks
2. General Knowledge (Objective type) 100 Marks
3. Elementary Mathematics (Objective type) 100 Marks
Total 300 Marks

Marks for SSB Interviews
IMA 300 marks