Why Choose NDA

SAO Defence Academy in Dehradun is an exemplary institute offering National Defense Academy coaching to those wishing to join the Indian Armed Forces. Be it NDA after 10th, searching for an impressive Foundation Course or in search of NDA coaching post-12th year, SAO Defence Academy offers structured and results-focused training at all stages. SAO Defence Academy stands out as an exceptional NDA coaching experience in Dehradun for serious defence aspirants, offering experienced faculty, disciplined training methods, hostel facilities and regular mock tests as part of its comprehensive syllabus coverage. For these reasons and more, it has earned its place among Dehradun's best options for National Defense Academy coaching. Selecting the ideal academy is crucial to NDA success, especially for students starting early through NDA after 10th or Foundation Course. Why students trust SAO Defence Academy: With dedicated programs for NDA after 10th and after 12th, well-structured Foundation Course, experienced faculty, full written/SSB preparation preparation regular mock tests/performance analysis analysis disciplined environment with hostel facilities for outstation students these are among the many strengths that make SAO Defence Academy one of the preferred choices for NDA coaching after 12th in Dehradun.

Serve the Nation

Becoming part of the Indian Armed Forces through National Defense Academy gives young aspirants a prestigious way to serve their nation with honor. Beginning their officer journey early allows students to contribute towards national security while living a disciplined life filled with respect, courage and responsibility.

NDA Is Your Path to an Elite Career

National Defense Academy offers students an esteemed pathway into a rewarding military career as officers in either the Army, Navy or Air Force. NDA can give graduates leadership opportunities with authority, job security and the pride of wearing the uniform while serving their nation from an early age.

Attractive Pay & Perks

NDA careers provide attractive salaries, free accommodation, allowances, medical facilities, pension benefits and lifetime respect - along with financial security for you and your family. Officers also enjoy additional perks that ensure a stable and comfortable lifestyle for themselves and their families.

Integrated 3-Year Training

NDA provides an innovative three-year integrated training program combining academics, physical fitness and military discipline. Cadets are instructed by top instructors in developing knowledge, strength and leadership abilities required of future officers.

Leadership Development

National Defense Academy training aims to shape students into competent and responsible leaders. Cadets learn decision-making abilities, mental toughness and officer qualities essential for leadership positions through regular drills, teamwork and structured routines.

Gateway to IMA/AFA/INA

Once they complete NDA training successfully, cadets move on to premier institutions like IMA, AFA or INA for final commissioning - an essential step that prepares them for advanced military training as officers within the Armed Forces and officially marks their entry as officers.

Why SAO for NDA

Dehradun is considered the defence education hub of India. Students preparing for NDA after 10th or NDA Coaching after 12th benefit greatly from the city’s disciplined academic environment. Key advantages: Peaceful and focused study atmosphere Defence-oriented culture Availability of experienced mentors Safe environment for hostel students SAO Defence Academy fully utilizes this advantage to deliver top-quality NDA preparation in Dehradun. Programs Offered SAO Defence Academy provides tailored programs for students at different academic stages. NDA Programs Include: NDA Foundation Course (After 10th) NDA Coaching After 12th NDA Written Examination Coaching NDA Crash Course SSB Interview Preparation Each program is designed to build discipline, academic strength, and officer-like qualities.

Expert NDA Faculty in Dehradun

Our expert faculty at a leading NDA Coaching in Dehradun, India provides strong academic training in Maths, English, GAT, and General Studies, helping students build a solid foundation for NDA Foundation and NDA after 12th preparation.

Experienced NDA Faculty for NDA Foundation & NDA After 12th

At our trusted NDA Coaching in Dehradun, experienced mentors guide students preparing for NDA Foundation courses and NDA after 12th, focusing on concept clarity, exam strategy, and consistent performance improvement.

Weekly NDA Mock Tests in Dehradun

As part of our structured NDA Coaching program in Dehradun, we conduct weekly NDA mock tests with in-depth evaluation and performance analysis to help students stay exam-ready and confident.

Physical Training & Doubt Sessions

Our NDA Foundation and NDA Coaching after 12th in Dehradun, India follows a disciplined routine that includes written tests, regular physical training, and doubt-clearing sessions designed according to NDA examination standards.

SSB-Oriented Personality Training in Dehradun

We offer specialized SSB-oriented personality development at our NDA Coaching Institute in Dehradun, focusing on GTO tasks, interview skills, leadership qualities, and effective communication required for final selection.

High Selection Record in NDA

Our NDA Coaching institute in Dehradun, India has achieved hundreds of successful selections in NDA written exams and SSB interviews, reflecting our result-oriented training and proven methodology.

Training Highlights

PT Training

Daily PT training focuses on building stamina, strength, and endurance as per NDA physical standards. Sessions include running, drills, flexibility exercises, and fitness assessments to prepare students for the physical demands of NDA and SSB.

SSB Training

SSB training includes GTO tasks, psychology tests, personal interview guidance, and communication skill development. Mock SSB sessions are conducted under expert mentors to build confidence, officer-like qualities, and real-time assessment experience.

Daily Schedule (Sample)

A disciplined daily routine balances physical training, academic classes, practice sessions, self-study, and tests. The structured schedule helps students stay focused, manage time effectively, and maintain consistency throughout their NDA preparation journey.

Courses We Offer — NDA

NDA Foundation (Class 11 & 12)

Schooling + Accomodation + PT

  • Daily Maths & GAT classes
  • Weekly Mock Tests
  • PT + Personality Development
  • NCERT + NDA-focused curriculum
Residential:

₹3,50,000 / year

Non-Residential:

Not Applicable

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NDA Target Batch - 6 months Program

Focused written exam preparation

  • Topic-wise coverage
  • Speed & accuracy training
  • NDA pattern mock tests
  • Doubt-clearing sessions
Residential:

Hostel+Fooding - 8500/ per month

Non-Residential:

₹65,000

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NDA Crash Course

Final Revision & Exam Polishing

  • Full-length mocks
  • Shortcuts & tricks
  • Rapid revision
  • Test series only option
Residential:

₹8500/ Per Month

Non-Residential:

₹20,000

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NDA Course Structure

Academic Training
  • Maths (300 Marks)
  • GAT (600 Marks)
  • English Grammar
  • General Studies
Military Training Elements
  • PT sessions
  • Drill basics
  • Personality shaping
  • Officer-like qualities development
Testing & Assessment
  • Weekly tests
  • Monthly full-length papers
  • Detailed performance analysis

NDA Syllabus

1. ALGEBRA

Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation.

Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers— basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and their applications.

2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS:
Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.

3. TRIGONOMETRY:
Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.

4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS:
Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms. Angle between two lines and angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere.

5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS:
Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples. Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function, derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima.

6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS:
Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves— applications.
Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay.

7. VECTOR ALGEBRA:
Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of two vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems.

8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY:
Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution— examples. Graphical representation— Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon— examples. Measures of Central tendency— Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard deviation— determination and comparison. Correlation and regression.
Probability : Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite events. Definition of probability— classical and statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.

The English question paper is structured to assess a candidate’s understanding of the language and their effective, practical use of words. The syllabus includes key areas such as grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension, and coherence in extended texts, all aimed at evaluating the candidate’s overall proficiency in English.

The General Knowledge question paper will broadly include topics from Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Current Affairs. The syllabus outlined below is intended to indicate the scope of these subjects. The topics listed are not exhaustive, and questions may also be asked from related areas not specifically mentioned. Candidates are expected to demonstrate sound knowledge along with an intelligent and clear understanding of the subjects.

Physical and Chemical Changes; Elements, Mixtures and Compounds; Symbols, Formulae and Simple Chemical Equations; Laws of Chemical Combination (excluding numerical problems); Properties of Air and Water.

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide; Oxidation and Reduction.

Acids, Bases and Salts.

Carbon and Its Different Forms.

Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial.

Materials Used in the Preparation of Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gunpowder.

Elementary Structure of the Atom; Atomic Equivalent; Molecular Weight; Valency.

Difference Between Living and Non-living.
Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasm and Tissues.
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.
Human Body and Its Important Organs.
Common Epidemics—Causes and Prevention.
Food as a Source of Energy; Constituents of Food; Balanced Diet.
The Solar System—Meteors, Comets and Eclipses.
Achievements of Eminent Scientists.

A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation.
Freedom Movement in India.
Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration.
Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India.
Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development.
Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma
Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of
American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution.
Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations,
Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events.
Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.

NOTE :
Out of maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper, questions on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ will carry approximately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightages respectively.

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process – stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appear for stage II. The details are :
(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT.
(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessors viz. The Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO) and the Psychologist. There are no separate weightage for each test. The marks are allotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance of the candidate holistically in all the tests. In addition, marks for Conference are also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the three techniques and decision of the Board. All these have equal weightage.
The various tests of IO, GTO and Psych are designed to bring out the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in a candidate. Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommended at the SSB.

Physical Properties and States of Matter; Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, Specific Gravity; Archimedes’ Principle; Pressure and Barometer.

Motion of Objects; Velocity and Acceleration; Newton’s Laws of Motion; Force and Momentum; Parallelogram of Forces; Stability and Equilibrium; Gravitation; Work, Power and Energy.

Effects of Heat; Measurement of Temperature and Heat; Change of State; Latent Heat; Modes of Heat Transfer.

Sound Waves and Their Properties; Simple Musical Instruments.

Rectilinear Propagation of Light; Reflection and Refraction; Spherical Mirrors and Lenses; Human Eye.

Natural and Artificial Magnets; Properties of Magnets; Earth as a Magnet.

Static and Current Electricity; Conductors and Non-conductors; Ohm’s Law; Simple Electrical Circuits; Heating, Lighting and Magnetic Effects of Current; Measurement of Electrical Power; Primary and Secondary Cells; X-Rays.

Working Principles of Simple Pendulum, Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraph, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass, Lightning Conductors and Safety Fuses.

SAO Defence Academy trains aspirants after 10th and after 12th through tailored tracks: the NDA Foundation Course (Class 11–12) with schooling, accommodation, PT, daily Maths and GAT classes, weekly mocks, and an NCERT + NDA-focused curriculum; a 6-month NDA Target Batch for focused written prep (topic-wise coverage, speed/accuracy, NDA-pattern mocks, doubt sessions); and an NDA Crash Course for final revision with full-length mocks, shortcuts, rapid revision, and a test-series option. Coverage spans Maths (300 marks) and GAT (600 marks), including English grammar/vocabulary/comprehension and General Studies.

A results-focused ecosystem: experienced faculty, disciplined routines, weekly mock tests with detailed performance analysis, integrated PT and doubt-clearing sessions, and SSB-oriented personality development (GTO tasks, interviews, leadership, communication). Located in Dehradun—India’s defence education hub—students benefit from a peaceful study environment, defence-oriented culture, experienced mentors, and safe hostel options. The academy reports a strong selection record in both the written exam and SSB.

Training follows a disciplined schedule balancing PT, academic classes, practice, self-study, and tests. Physical training builds stamina, strength, and endurance (running, drills, flexibility, fitness assessments). Academically, students take weekly tests and monthly full-length papers, followed by in-depth evaluation and performance analysis to keep them exam-ready and steadily improving.

SAO delivers SSB-oriented personality development: mock SSBs, GTO tasks, psychology practice, interview guidance, leadership and communication training—aimed at developing officer-like qualities and confidence. The official SSB has two stages: Stage I (OIR tests and PP&DT) for initial shortlisting, and Stage II over four days (Interview, GTO Tasks, Psychology Tests, Conference). Assessors evaluate candidates holistically across all techniques; there’s no separate weightage per test.

NDA Foundation (Class 11–12): Residential ₹3,50,000/year; Non-residential not applicable.
NDA Target Batch (6 months): Non-residential ₹65,000; Residential hostel + fooding ₹8,500 per month.
NDA Crash Course: Non-residential ₹20,000; Residential ₹8,500 per month. Hostel options are available in a safe, disciplined environment aligned with NDA preparation.

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