Crack the Code to Courage: RANTRA Welcomes Aspirants to NDA Foundation Course in Dehradun

“Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail.”

CAPT MANOJ KUMAR PANDEY — PVC 1/11 GORKHA RIFLES

NDA FOUNDATION COURSE in DEHRADUN

Every year, UPSC(Union Public Service  Commission) conducts the national-level qualifying examination for  NDA(National Defence Academy) for the interested aspirants to join the Indian defense services. This examination is conducted twice in a year. NDA is the joint defense services training institute of India situated in Khadakwasla, Pune. It was established in the year 1954 and is the first tri-service academy in the world.  The candidates who qualify this examination followed by SSB interview are eligible for the 4-year training to become an Officer in the Indian Navy, Indian Military and Air Force.

The NDA examination is divided into three qualifying phases – Written Examination, SSB Interview and Medical Examination. First, the candidates have to qualify the written examination. After this, they are eligible for the SSB interview and then their medical examination.

The NDA Foundation Course after class 10 is a two-year program focusing on the preparation for NDA examination along with the Class 11th and 12th. This course is specially designed for the students who have passed their class 10th exam and are appearing in class 11th. The course is specially designed keeping in mind the holistic development of the students with special emphasis on his/her mental well being.

WHY TO CHOOSE RANTRA FOR NDA FOUNDATION COURSE IN DEHRADUN?

RANTRA(Ranbhoomi Defence Training Academy) Defence Academy, Dehradun, guided by Col. Praneet Dangwal, SM (Retd.) and Captain Amit Tomar was established with the motive to give the best officers to the Armed Forces trained by the real soldiers.During the two crucial years of the NDA Foundation Course, our hardworking and talented faculty will leave no stone unturned to groom the students into the cadets to serve the nation. For the better understanding of the students aspiring to become the officers in the armed forces, we teach in English as well as Hindi languages. Every student is given individual attention by the faculties and the management so as to unleash the hidden potential and groom him to become a successful officer in the armed forces. The topics of the syllabus are explained in a detailed manner to the students and they are encouraged to clarify their doubts. The regular test series helps the faculties as well as the students to evaluate the exam preparation of the students.

We focus on the holistic development – physical and mental of the student by giving him a friendly and homely environment. There are regular physical classes by the veterans from the armed forces to train the students for the physical examination to qualify NDA. This training takes place at the institute’s playground under the supervision and guidance of the army veterans.  The students are encouraged to share the grievances with the management and the teachers at any point of time without any hassle.  There is a 24X7 mess that takes care of the nutrition need of each students by serving tasty and healthy meal to them around the clock. The food menu is prepared by the skilled team of dieticians who know the kind of nutrition required for our hardworking aspirants. We make sure that our dear aspirants do not miss the home cooked meals. The food is prepared freshly by the trained team of experts with utmost love and care.

The curriculum of the NDA Foundation Course after class 10th is designed in a manner in which the student is able to prepare for his class 11th and 12th along with NDA preparation. RANTRA makes sure that the studies of the students aren’t hampered and they are able to manage both the things efficiently. We don’t encourage the students and the parents to compromise on the regular education in order to prepare for the NDA entrance examination. We also conduct regular group discussions that encourage the students to express their views on any given topic fearlessly and face the crowd with confidence. This also enhances the critical thinking ability of the students as they are bound to think on new topics regularly and present their views on the same.

The 24X& hostel facility is a boon for the students who are coming from outstation. Also, this facility is available for the students of Dehradun who want to stay in a hostel with their peers to prepare dedicatedly for NDA. This is their home for the next two years away from their hometown and families. They are bound to make new bonds with the fellow students and adapt to the new environment without much of a hassle. This also encourages them to live on their own and be independent. Our well-furnished, hygienic hostel is equipped with all the modern facilities a student can ask for. The rooms are well ventilated and designed keeping in mind the comfort of the students after the tiring day at the coaching institute. We also have the medical facility for the students and the doctor is available 24X7 on the call. We are well prepared to handle any kind of medical emergency at any point of time. There is a separate hostel facility available for the boys and the girls.

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Age Limits for NDA Exam, Sex And Marital Status

• A Candidate must be an unmarried Male/Female and born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not Later than 1st January 2002 16 ½ to 19 ½ years

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