How long is the training at OTA Chennai?
49 weeks
The Passing-Out-Parade at the Academy marks the formal completion of the 49 weeks training of an OTA Cadet, which includes a meticulous Parade conducted at the Parameshwaran Drill Square and a solemn Pipping (Commissioning) and Oath Ceremony on the last day of the course.
What happens after training in OTA?
There are two commissions of Indian Army: Permanent and short service commission. If you become an officer after passing out from IMA, you get a permanent commission and if you are trained at OTA, Chennai, you get a short service commission.
Are mobile phones allowed in OTA Chennai?
a) Only basic phones will be allowed to be used by Cadets. (b) Cadets will not bring smart phones to Academy.
Is IMA or OTA 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. They can apply for Short Service Commission through OTA. However, both IMA and OTA are open as choices for male candidates.
How long is training in OTA?
49-week
The Officers Training Academy (OTA) is a training establishments of the Indian Army that train 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.
Do we get leaves in OTA?
Balance of the Cadets who have passed all their mandatory tests may be sent on midterm leave at the discretion of The Commandant, OTA. Special Leave: In addition to the above, special leave up to a maximum of 10 days may be granted to the Cadets only on extreme compassionate grounds by the Commandant, OTA.
When was Officers Training Academy ( OTA ) Chennai established?
The genesis of the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai can be traced back to the Sino-Indian conflict in 1962, when two Officers Training Schools were established in the country one at Madras and the other at Pune. The courses were designated as Emergency Commissioned courses.
Is there a written exam for OTA Chennai?
The written Exam is held in February/March and September/October. SSC-Tech: Men and women who are technical graduates can join through SSC-Tech Entries. There is no written exam and the shortlisting of application is done on the basis of cut-off percentage of qualifying exam, i.e. engineering.
What is the training schedule of OTA Chennai for lady cadets?
Training at OTA is very gruesome and tough for all the cadets including lady cadets. 1. Phillora Company 2. Zojila company Schedule of LC cadets almost similar as of GC cadets.. Morning wake up- around 4.00 am -4.30 am ( for Jr it can be even earlier than 4.00 am) Morning muster- 5.05 am to 5.20am
Which is the last day of Ota course?
Passing-Out-Parade (POP). The Passing-Out-Parade at the Academy marks the formal completion of the 49 weeks training of an OTA cadet, which includes a meticulous Paradec onducted at the Parameshwaran Drill Square and a Solemn Pipping (Commissioning) and Oath Ceremony on the last day of the course.