At Ranbhoomi Defense Training Academy (RANTRA), Dehradun, we don’t just prepare you for a career — we prepare you for a mission. A mission of leadership, honor, discipline, and relentless courage.
If you’ve ever envisioned yourself:
Leading teams through the toughest terrains,
Being part of elite forces with unshakable resolve,
Pushing your mental and physical boundaries,
Serving a cause greater than yourself —
Then RANTRA is where your journey begins.
Founded by two stalwarts—Col. Praneet Dangwal, SM (Retd.), a decorated Army veteran, and Capt. Amit Tomar, an experienced Merchant Navy officer—RANTRA blends military precision with real-world maritime discipline. Their combined expertise has shaped a holistic training ecosystem that grooms future warriors of India.
From strategy to stamina, RANTRA covers it all — making it the most trusted and result-oriented defense training academy in Dehradun.
To unlock the true potential of every aspiring cadet by fostering discipline, integrity, courage, and leadership, and preparing them for a proud life of service to the nation.
To be the first choice for defense aspirants across India, empowering them to transform their ambition into action and passion into purpose.
Experience-Led Teaching
Integrity & Excellence
Uncompromising Discipline
Service Before Self
Learn directly from seasoned veterans and defense professionals with years of service and training experience.
Rigorous preparation for written exams like NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and Merchant Navy, backed by result-driven strategies.
Regular mock tests and full-length assessments modeled on actual exam patterns to track progress and boost confidence.
Access to meticulously curated books, notes, and online resources that simplify complex concepts and ensure strong academic preparation.
Personality grooming, leadership enhancement, and mock interviews to prepare you for the Service Selection Board.
Daily workouts, endurance drills, and obstacle training under expert supervision to ensure you're physically ready for defense selection.
Programs that build character, discipline, and officer-like qualities essential for success in the armed forces.
Small batch sizes, personalized mentoring, and a campus culture focused on growth, respect, and self-belief.
EXCELLENT rating
Based on 94 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A defence "stable" which makes "officers" out of novices and managed by India's best hard task masters. Amit Kholia2025-04-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent Academy for the future of my kid who aspires to join the NDA . bb thapa2025-03-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best NDA exam preparation Academy. Along with best facilities & mentors to guide candidates in their endeavors. Prateek B2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very well organized Academy. A perfect place for defence aspirants to get groomed . Parsant Bahuguna2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best coaching centre for defence aspirants Akshat Thapliyal2025-01-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent Academy.Everything under one roof. And conducted by the best team. The best place to groom your ward by admitting him/her in foundation course (class 11) for the preparation of NDA Shobhana P.2025-01-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly impressed by the fabulous facilities at Ranbhoomi Defence Training Academy(RANTRA) Highly recommended for NDA Foundation courses and defence services preparation gambir Singh2024-12-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Experienced coching instructors and physical instructors who provides prepration for NDA and Agni veer entrence exams. Roshan Rawat2024-11-27