CDS Age Calculator – Check Your Eligibility for the UPSC CDS Exam
Planning to apply for the CDS exam and wondering if you meet the age eligibility? This CDS Age Calculator instantly tells you if your date of birth qualifies for your preferred CDS entry — IMA, OTA, AFA, or INA.
We follow the official age limits published in the latest UPSC notification.
CDS Age Calculator
CDS Exam Entries & Their Age Requirements
There are four main academies under the CDS exam. Each has a different age range:
| Entry Type | Age Limit | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 19 – 24 years | Male |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 19 – 22 years | Male |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 20 – 24 years | Male |
| OTA (Men) | 19 – 25 years | Male |
| OTA (Women) | 19 – 25 years | Female |
🛑 Age cutoffs are based on specific date ranges (e.g., born between 2 Jan 2002 and 1 Jan 2007), which change for each CDS session.
How the CDS Age Calculator Works
- Enter your date of birth
- Select your target entry (IMA, OTA, etc.)
- Choose CDS 1 or CDS 2 (optional)
- Click Calculate Eligibility
👉 You’ll see:
- ✅ If you’re eligible for that entry
- ⏳ If you’ll be eligible in a future session
- ❌ If you’re too young/old for this path
Example
DOB: 20 Feb 2001
Target: IMA
Exam: CDS 2 2025
✅ Eligible
(Age on 1 July 2025: 24 years, 4 months)
Why Age Limits Are Strict in CDS
- 📜 Enforced by UPSC guidelines
- 📅 Verified during SSB interview
- 👮♂️ Academy training capacity is tied to age group
- ❌ No age relaxations (except for limited NCC/CDSE OTA cases)