UES and TES are two different entry schemes to the Indian Army. However most of the aspirants face a dilemma as what is actually the difference between these two schemes. It is the duty of SSBCrack Editorial team to get rid of all such doubts and dilemmas from the minds of Aspirants.
TES (10+2) Entry
The entry is restricted only to unmarried young men having an age between 16 and 19. TES basically stands for Technical Entry Scheme. The selected cadets are given B.tech degree from institutes like MCEME, MCE etc.
- Vacancies: 85 (Not Fixed)
- Age: 16- 19 Yrs
- Qualifications: 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, Maths ( PCM aggregate must be above 70% to apply)
- Marital Status: Unmarried Men
- Usual Months of Notification: April and September
- Training Academy: IMA Dehradun, Respective training centres( MCEME, MCE etc)
- Duration : 5 Yrs( 4 Yrs Eng degree, 1 Yr pre commission training at OTA, Gaya)
University Entry Scheme( Graduate Level)
This is also a technical entry to the Indian Army. Only those who are studying in Engineering Final Year or Pre- Final Year are admitted.
- Vacancies: 60 (Not Fixed)
- Age: 19 – 25 Yrs
- Qualifications: Final and Pre Final Year students of Engineering Degree
- Martial Status: Unmarried Men
- Usual Months of Notification: April and October
- Training Academy: IMA Dehradun
- Duration: One Year
Now you all might have clearly understood the difference between UES and TES. UES is basically a graduate level entry whereas TES is a 10+2 Level Entry. Now all of you can decide which entry is suited for you according to your wishes.
Wishing you all Best of Luck
Jai Hind
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