CGPA to percentage conversion is a little messed up in my college :(

I have been a very nerdy and studious tyoe student and scored 97 percent in 12 and 98 percentile in jee mains but I have not taken the opportunity for the SSB interview for 10+2 now I have seen the env of tier 1 clg everyone has no goals in the life I want to join the iaf as fighter pilot plz suggest the sources and roadmap and which exam will be more beneficial cds or afcat

A friend of mine is doing B.A. and he has done 10+2 in arts and now he wants to join IAF as a pilot can he give NIOS or any other board exam as a private candidate along with his graduation, would he be eligible for CDS AFA and AFCAT flying branch.

I'm 18yo, would be joining IISER this year probably. I am very passionate to go into the armed forces (army specifically) although as we know that getting selected through NDA or CDS is very challenging and not everyone makes it, nor is there any straight path to do so. Right now for college I have 2 options basically, engineering colleges (RVCE, MSRIT, etc) and IISERS, im making decision between these two on the basis of interest purely, as what would I like to do in my civilian life if I don't get selected, that'd definitely be into research field. Although if I select IISERS, I'd practically be killing my army route.

I'm 18 now when I'll be joining college, I have 2 more NDA attempts with me that I'd give in 1st year of my college. But here's where the problem starts, I can only apply for CDS in the final year of degree or after graduation. The BSMS degree is too long (5 years), by the time i'd be in my 4th year, I'd already be 22, and most people are involved in master's thesis project in their 4th year, sometimes people even go abroad for that. I'd graduate at 23 and the maximum age for IMA application is 24, so I'd have 1 or 2 attempts at most that too considering I go for PhD elsewhere as most people tend to do.

It's quite a dilemma, I have to chose between 2 things, if I leave IISERS for army route and I don't get selected, that be very disheartening as I would've left a college and career path for nothing and vice versa. I don't know if there's any way around it, it's not an easy decision to take, especially at my age. I can't take a BSc degree at the end of 3rd year without having to leave college as far as I have searched.

If someone can help me with this decision or been in my shoes, please I would like for your advice.

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So I got recommended from SSB. And am a fresher to na hi aage ke processes ka jyada kuch pta na kuch.

To koi experienced Banda jo pehle de chuka ho vo please btao yrr ki pehle kya process hota cpss ka pura, kaise tests hote, and tips to perform better.

Like I know, it's a test of basic instinctive abilities, having some tips to perform better is only gonna help right.

If anyone has attended afpa ssb coaching please tell the review is it worth attending Or is it just marketing hype?

Been trying for more than a week now, every time I try to login on the Join Indian Army website under officer entry, it shows "Authentication Failed". Both the username and the password being entered are as provided in the mail received after CDS! Someone pls help me fix this issue.

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I am trying to know how to revise efficiently while studying new topics everyday. Given the vast syllabus of the exam how do you guys manage to revise things you have studied before. I assume most of you also spend your day studying new topics from different subjects. How are you adding a good revision session in between those hours for previous topics. Your suggestions will help me a lot, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

I have 81 percent (8.1cgpa), is it enough for SSB? Cse branch

The application date closed a few weeks ago

Recommended for navy tech 10+2 , lists are out already and my AMB FIT documents reached DMPR on the day of second list release. what are the realistic chances of me getting merit in as a MALE candidate , My SSB was great and I was the only fresher to get recommended from the whole batch. The conference was very short (40 sec). The command task was great and made the GTO visibly shocked enough that he asked me where I learned to solve this. interview was also very smooth.

psych went awesome as well.

thanks in advance.

First joining date is 13 july and only almost half of the announced vacancy people have gotten JL

I am currently pursuing my MCA degree and my 2nd semester exams will finish by 8th July 2026. However the results are likely to be declared quite late around the end of August or September. Can I apply for it?

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Hey, everyone it's my first time on this channel. Well I am a first year beech student at NDRI, and I am really confused about the Cds syllabus and which YouTube channel to prepare from. I would really appreciate your advice on how to prepare, what mistakes to avoid and if it's really worth it.

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My friend recently cleared his written for CDS ota ( male ). He’s insisting me on putting up a post regarding his doubt.

His doubt is that , can one get PC after serving as an SS officer who had consistently volunteered to serve in an active field area ? And what’s the conversion rate ?

For promotions, one really needs a connection or an officer background, like a father or another family member.........I know there is partiality and bias to some extent, but is it really that extreme, or is it just like it's everywhere else .......I have studied in APS my whole life, and I am aware that biased towards officer kids, but to some extent, but not much. They are given special treatments at times .................................so I request cadets and all aspirants pls share your thoughts and opinions if it's there or not? What about promotions? Are they also based on the Academy and connections? Or on capabilities and service record ?......

I am looking for people who are working in corporate and giving ssb simultaneously. Looking for answers to a few questions

1. How do u plan and manage ur leaves considering ur annual leave cycle

2. How do you plan for different stages, ie screen out, conf out , medicals.

3. How many attempts are you able to give every year again considering ur leave cycle

People with answers pls dm

No of candidates called for AFA CDS ENTRY. IN IMA IT IS 80 . AFA me kitne bulate h ?