Everyone dreams of becoming guardians of the frontier to take charge & make a difference in the nation. So choosing that career after 12th that can give you immense respect and prestige in society and a handsome salary is the best option.
Yes, you have thought it correct. Today in this blog, we are talking about joining the Indian Army & serving our nation. Joining the Indian Army can open immense opportunities for growth & patriotism, and respect in India.However, many questions arise in students about which course they must do after the 12th to join the Indian Army.
So to clear doubts of those students, we have explored the best courses that can create a roadmap into the journey of the Indian Army to make effective decisions.
Overview of Entry Routes to the Indian Army after the 12th
So below are some of the paths that can give you the right direction to enter the Indian Army.
1. NDA (National Defence Academy)(For 12th pass graduates)
It is the entry point of entering the Indian Army for 12th students with age criteria between 16.5 to 19.5 years & for 12th pass students of either commerce or science background.
2. Technical Entry Scheme (TES)(For 12th pass graduates)
It is also an entry-level position to enter the Indian Army after the 12th stream with a PCM background who are planning to pursue an engineering option. It is a direct entry to the Indian Army's technical branch, which are in 4th year engineering students of Indian Army-affiliated institutions with Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, and Electronics background.
3. Soldier General Duty (GD) and other Soldier Posts
It is also the entry level of joining the Indian Army after 12th with a 50% average whose minimum age is between 17 to 21, which can also vary according to the soldier's position.
4. University Entry Scheme (UES) – (For Engineering Students)
It is also an entry-level of joining the Indian Army who are B. Tech engineering students in 4th-year graduates from any reputed organization & have a passion for serving the nation without going for NDA or CDS & the rest detailing about UES are given below.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say now you had a good idea of choosing a course after the 12th to join the Indian Army, which also depends upon interest, career goals, academic background, etc.
Joining the Indian Army opens the door to respected opportunities and is filled with honor, adventure & lifelong benefits such as job security, medicine, etc. So, for a science background, PCM can opt for NDA or TES. In contrast, Commerce can go for NDA & engineering students can go for UES with proper dedication, hard work & physical fitness that can fulfill the dream of joining the Indian Army & serving the nation.
UES is the best option for engineering students serving the Indian Army with a technical branch that can fast-track your commission into the Indian Army.