What is the difference between OTA and IMA ?
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. IMA candidates get permanent commission whereas OTA candidates get Short service Commission (SSC) for 10 years. At end of 10 years of service SSC officers can exercise following options :- 1. Leave service 2. Ask for extension of 4 more years. 3. Ask for Permanent Commission (PC) Candidates seeking extension or PC are screaned by a Board of officers and granted extension / PC if found suitable.
