What is the duration of training in OTA?

What is the duration of training in OTA?

49-week
The Officers Training Academy (OTA) is a training establishment of the Indian Army that trains officers for the Short Service Commission (SSC). The 49-week course at the OTA prepares graduates for all branches of the Army, except for the Army Medical Corps.

Is OTA is better than IMA?

OTA vs IMA: Which is Better? There is nothing better or worse between the Officers’ Training Academy and the Indian Military Academy as both of them eventually serve the nation. The candidates can apply for either based on their eligibility and will.

What is the training period of CDS OTA?

49 weeks
The training period for Navy, Army, Air Force officers after CDS examination is of 18 months whereas for Officer’s Training academy it is for 49 weeks.

Can I give both CDS and OTA?

Yes you can. While filling up cds form you mark your preferences. Wherein you can mark both IMA and OTA in your preferences. You are shortlisted for the ssb of the respective academy as per your marks.

Can you apply for both IMA and OTA?

One can apply for OTA & IMA, However he needs to have physics and math in his 10+2 to be eligible for INA & AFA as well. There are no special requirements to apply for IMA , OTA. There are almost 8000 to 10000 candidates who clear their CDS exams in each attempt.

Can a OTA officer become Para SF?

Selection Procedure of Para SF: Pre Commission – Volunteer GCs (Ground cadets) from IMA/OTA is commissioned at a scale of two officers per battalion per year. These officers are attached to a parent regiment by MS Branch. These officers will retain their affiliation to their Regiment as parent regiment.

What is the difference between Otaota and Ima?

OTA stands for Officers Training Academy and IMA stands for Indian Military Academy, both are honorable institution for developing, changing and training the young guns of India and transforming them into Army officers.

What is the duration of training in IMA?

Depends on the type of entry in IMA. if you join IMA , the training duration is of 1.5 yrs except in technical entries wherein u have to do the Training for one year only. IN OTA the duration is 11 months and after that you become an officer in the Army.

What are the dates of the IMA and Ota courses?

Both the academies run two courses per year. IMA – January and July. OTA – March and September. It generally starts after four weeks of passing out of the previous course. Hence dates may vary. Thanks!

What is the difference between Ota and IMA through CdSe?

If you are willing to join Indian Army through CDSE then the candidates who are willing t go for OTA do not have to appear for the paper of Mathematics whereas those who are for IMA have to appear for Mathematics exam. Thus for OTA you have to appear for English and GK in CDSE but for IMA you have to appear for English, GK and Mathematics in CDSE.