What kind of training is given in OTA?

Weapon Training of OTA offers a wide range of exposure in weapon handling. All Officer Cadets who pass out from the Academy undergo this Weapon training and achieve standards of “EK GOLI, EK DUSHMAN”. Officer Cadets are trained on various weapons held with the Indian Army at the Platoon and Company level.

What is the training period of OTA officers?

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.

Which post do you get after OTA?

Captain – On completion of 2 years of commissioned service. Major – On completion of 6 years of commissioned service. Lieutenant Colonel – On completion of 13 years of commissioned service.

What is the difference between IMA and Ota in Indian Army?

Candidates appearing for IMA have to appear for written exam for Maths, English and General Studies, whereas for OTA only English and General Studies are applicable. IMA candidates undergo 1½ year and OTA Candidates undergo 11 months of training: at the end of which in both cases they are given the rank of Lt in Army.

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.

How to become an IMA cadet?

IMA provides training to its cadets who have passed the written exam and the AFSB interview. All the candidates have to undergo a training of 12 months which is world class in nature and then the candidates get the commission.

What is the eligibility criteria to join IMA?

IMA is an officer training Academy of the Indian Army that trains officers for the Permanent Commission.To join IMA directly, One needs to be between the age of 19 to 24 years. The cutoff marks for IMA is generally higher than that for OTA in CDSE.