The Defence Sector is divided into 3 namely – Army, Navy and Airforce. The course is specially for candidates who are enthusiastic to serve their motherland.
Defence Studies is the approach of studying national security and includes geopolitics, military geography, science and technology, war and strategic studies, warfare and national security studies and much more. Defence Studies is the most respectable and sought after option for youth to work for national security and military services of the nation.
There are a lot of bright career opportunities in army, navy, railways, central government or state government, newspapers, and news agencies.
To enter the Defence Sector, candidates can either:
(1) Opt for UPSC CDS/SSB/NDA/NA level examination
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(2) Can pursue Graduation in Defence Studies from state-level universities – BA in Defence and Strategic Studies, B.Sc. in Defence Studies etc.
BA in Defence & Strategic Studies
| BA in Defence & Strategic Studies | |
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| About | B.A. Defense & Strategic Studies is the discipline which covers all strategic as well as domestic issues that influence the security or defense of the country. The course study helps the applicants to understand the Defense Organisation of India, Indian Military History, India’s National Security and the Economics of Defense and can assist government in strategic policy development. Those who finish the course successfully are highly recommended in defense. |
| Eligibility | For admission into bachelor’s degree, the applicants should have passed the intermediate school examination (10+2) from a recognized school or board. |
| College Options | Guru Nanak College (Chennai), Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (Kanpur), University of Lucknow |
| Course Curriculum | Semester I: Language-I, English-I, Study of War and Peace, Organization and Management of Indian Defense Forces, Principles of Political Science – I, Environmental Studies Semester II: Language-II, English-II, Military History of India – I, World Military History – I, Principles of Political Science – II, Value Education – Human Rights Semester III: Language-III, English-III, Military History of India – II, World Military History – II, Economics for Defense and Strategic Studies Paper I, Introduction to Journalism, Yoga for Human Excellence Semester IV: Language-IV, English-IV, Specialized Warfare, Limited Wars, Economics for Defense and Strategic Studies – PAPER II, News and News Content Semester V: Security aspects of International Relations, Warfare in Independent India, Economic Aspects of Defense, Military Geography, News Writing procedure and News Story Semester VI: Strategic Thought, International Law, National Security of India, International Organisations, Armedforces and Society, Basics of Defence Journalism |
| Careers | Indian Army Officer, Indian Defense Officer, Ground Duty Officer, Research Officer, Military Officer, Lecturer, Military Intelligence Specialist, Professor |
B.Sc. in Defence Studies
| BA in Defence Studies | |
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| About | B.Sc. Defence Studies or Bachelor of Science in Defence Studies is a 3-year undergraduate course for producing military capability by employing military scientists, including theorists, researchers, experimental scientists, applied scientists, designers, engineers, test technicians, and military personnel responsible for prototyping. |
| Eligibility | Candidates after passing 12th Examination in General or Vocational Stream or an equivalent examination conducted by other State Board/ Council, or National Open School recognized by the Distant Learning Council can apply for it. |
| College Options | Deendayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur Shri Guru Ram Rai P.G. College, Dehradun University of Kalyani, Kalyani Government Degree College, Garhwal |
| Course Curriculum | Year 1: Indian’s National Security Introduction to Defence Studies, Geo-Strategic Aspects of Defence & Security, Economic Aspects of Defence & Security, National Security-Internal & External, International Defence Pacts/ Agreements, National Security Organizations–India Year 2: Warfare & Indian Armed Forces Warfare, Indian Armed Forces-History & Organizations, Indian Army-Functional Organizations, Military History, Map Reading, Weapon system, Project & Viva-Voce, Examination/ Visit, Defence Establishment/ Places of Military Interest Year 3: India and her Neighbouring countries, Defence production & Procurement, Recruitment Systems, Armed Forces and Society, Project Work, Viva-Voce |
| Careers | Project Manager (Embedded Systems), Defence Personnel, Circle Defence Banking Advisor (Army), Enterprise Defence Account Manager, Manager Marketing Defence, Defence Delivery Head, Quality Inspector, Defence Associate Partner, Defence Country Sales Head, Technical Assistant, Quality Assurance Manager etc. |
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