CDS and NDA

I wish to take part in Combined Defense Services and National Defense Academy exam so I want minimum qualification detail about the exam. Tell me who organized these exams and what is the exam date for 2012?

[Pathak]

CDS and NDA exams are conducted every year by UPSC.

Exam Dates:
Date for CDS (II) exam: 16th September, 2012
Date for NDA (II) exam: 19th August, 2012

Minimum Qualification:
CDS:
The candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized university.

NDA:
Naval Academy: B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Air Force Academy: Degree of Recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA): Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.