Defence Coaching Exam Program
Best Defence Exam Coaching Institute for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF & Defence Entrance Exams
A career in the defence sector is more than a profession. It is an opportunity to serve the nation while building a respected and secure future. Whether you are preparing for NDA after Class 12, CDS after graduation, or AFCAT and CAPF examinations, the right coaching can significantly improve your chances of success.
Coverd Defence Exams in Our Coaching Program
| Short Name | Full Name |
|---|---|
| NDA/ NA | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy |
| CDS |
Combined Defence Services |
|
CAPF |
Central Armed Police Forces |
| AFCAT | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| INET | Indian Navy Entrance Test |
| ICG |
Indian Coast Guard |
Why Choose Us for Defence Exam Coaching
Experienced Faculty with Defence Exam Expertise
Complete Coverage of Written Exam Syllabus
Regular Mock Tests and Performance Analysis
Online and Offline Learning Options
Small Batch Size (20-25)
One-on-one Doubt Session
Defence Exams
(Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Selection Process)
NDA (National Defence Academy)
NDA Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Parameter | Requirement Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 16.5 to 19.5 years at the time of course commencement. |
| Marital Status & Gender | Unmarried only. Both Male and Female candidates are eligible. |
| Army Wing Qualification | Class 12 Pass or Appearing (Any stream: Arts, Commerce, or Science). |
| Air Force & Navy Qualification | Class 12 Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics. |
| Minimum Height (Army/Navy) | 157 cm for Males | 152 cm for Females (Lower limits apply for North-East & Hill regions). |
| Minimum Height (Air Force) | 163 cm for both Males and Females (Strict cockpit constraint, no relaxation). |
NDA Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Subjects Included | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Marks per Correct Ans | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Mathematics | Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Matrices, Analytical Geometry | 120 | 300 Marks | 2.5 Hours | 2.5 | -0.83 (1/3rd mark) |
| Paper 2: GAT (General Ability) |
Part A: English (50 Qs) Part B: GK & Science (100 Qs) |
150 | 600 Marks | 2.5 Hours | 4 | -1.33 (1/3rd mark) |
| Stage 2: SSB Interview | Intelligence & Personality Test (OIR, PPDT, Psychological Tests, GTO, Interview) | — | 900 Marks | 5 Days | — | — |
| Grand Total | Written (900) + SSB (900) | 270 Qs | 1800 Marks | — | — | — |
NDA Selection Process
| Stage | Process Name | Duration | Description & Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Written Exam | 1 Day | Two papers: Mathematics (300 marks) & GAT (600 marks). Objective type. |
| Step 2 | SSB Interview (Stage I) | Day 1 | Screening test including Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) & Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT). Elimination round. |
| Step 3 | SSB Interview (Stage II) | Days 2–5 | For screened-in candidates. Includes Psychology tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and a personal interview. |
| Step 4 | Medical Examination | 3–5 Days | Conducted at a military hospital to verify physical, visual, and medical fitness standards. |
| Step 5 | Final Merit List | — | Issued by UPSC based on combined marks of the Written Exam (900) + SSB Interview (900), subject to medical fitness and seat availability. |
CDS (Combined Defence Services)
CDS Eligibility Criteria
| Academy | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Marital Status & Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 19 – 24 years | Graduation in any stream | Unmarried Males only |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 19 – 24 years | Bachelor of Engineering / B.Tech | Unmarried Males only |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 20 – 24 years | Graduation with Physics & Math at 10+2 OR Bachelor of Engineering | Unmarried Males only |
| OTA (Officers Training Academy) | 19 – 25 years | Graduation in any stream | Unmarried Males & Females |
CDS Exam Pattern
| For IMA, INA, AFA (300 Marks Total) | For OTA (200 Marks Total) |
|---|---|
| 1. English: 120 Qs | 100 Marks |
| 2. General Knowledge: 120 Qs | 100 Marks |
| 3. Elementary Math: 100 Qs | 100 Marks |
CDS Selection Process
| Stage | Name of the Stage | What Happens? |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Written Exam | Conducted by UPSC. You must clear the sectional and overall cut-off to qualify. |
| Stage 2 | SSB Interview |
A 5-day testing process by the Service Selection Board that evaluates your personality, intelligence, and teamwork through: • Day 1: Screening (OIR test & PPDT story writing) • Days 2–5: Psychological tests, GTO tasks, and personal interview. |
| Stage 3 | Medical Exam | A thorough 4 to 6-day checkup at military hospitals to ensure you meet structural, height, weight, and vision standards. |
| Final | Merit List | UPSC compiles the final list based on Written Exam + SSB Interview marks. If your name is on it, you get your call letter! |
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
| Branch | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | 12th Standard Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20 – 24 years | Graduation in any stream (B.E./B.Tech or 3-year degree) | Min 50% marks each in Physics & Math |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 20 – 26 years | B.E. / B.Tech degree (Mechanical, Electronics, CS, etc.) | Min 50% marks each in Physics & Math |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 20 – 26 years | Graduation in any stream (Admin/Logistics) OR B.Com (Accounts) | No specific subject restriction |
AFCAT Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Written Exam Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Equal split across sections |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks | No sectional time limits |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours (120 minutes) | Computer-based interface |
| Exam Sections |
• Verbal Ability in English • Numerical Ability (Math) • Reasoning & Military Aptitude • General Awareness (GK) |
The separate Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) for Technical candidates has been discontinued. |
AFCAT Selection Process
| Stage | Name of Stage | What Happens? |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Written Exam | You must clear the overall computer-based test cut-off (usually ranges between 140–160 marks out of 300) to get called for interviews. |
| Stage 2 | AFSB Interview |
A 5-day personality assessment at an Air Force Selection Board: • Day 1 (Screening): Intelligence rating test & story writing (PPDT). Failing means going home the same day. • Days 2–5: Psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) outdoor tasks, and a personal interview. |
| Special Test | CPSS Test | Computerized Pilot Selection System: A mandatory, once-in-a-lifetime cockpit simulation and reflex test only for Flying Branch aspirants. |
| Stage 3 | Medical Test | Conducted at specialized Air Force medical hospitals to check strict vision, hearing, height/weight ratios, and spinal physical structures. |
| Final | Merit List | The IAF creates an all-India merit list based purely on Written Exam Marks + AFSB Interview Marks. |
CAPF (Assistant Commandant)
CAPF Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Eligibility Requirement | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 20 – 25 years (as of 1st August of the exam year) |
• OBC: Up to 3 years • SC/ST: Up to 5 years • Govt Servants/Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years |
| Education | Graduation/Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. (Final year students can also apply) | None |
| Physical Standards |
• Height: 165 cm (Males) | 157 cm (Females) • Weight: Min 50 kg (Males) | 46 kg (Females) • Chest (Males): 81 cm (with minimum 5 cm expansion) |
None |
CAPF Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type & Subjects | Marks & Questions | Duration | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Morning) |
Objective (MCQs): General Ability & Intelligence |
250 Marks (125 Questions) |
2 Hours |
(+2) for Correct (-0.67) for Wrong (1/3rd penalty) |
| Paper 2 (Afternoon) |
Descriptive: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension |
200 Marks (6 Questions) |
3 Hours | Evaluated only if you clear the Paper 1 cut-off. No negative marking. |
CAPF Selection Process
| Stage | Name of Stage | What Happens? |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Written Exam | You take Paper 1 and Paper 2. You must clear the separate cut-offs for both papers to move forward. |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
A strict, qualifying-only field test where no marks are given, but passing every event is mandatory: • 100m Race: 16 sec (Males) | 18 sec (Females) • 800m Race: 3 min 45 sec (Males) | 4 min 45 sec (Females) • Long Jump: 3.5 meters (Males) | 3.0 meters (Females) • Shot Put (7.26 kg): 4.5 meters (Males only) |
| Stage 3 | Medical Standard Test | Candidates who clear the physical events undergo a complete medical checkup at military/composite hospitals to check vision, joints, and overall fitness. |
| Stage 4 | Interview / Personality Test | A face-to-face interview worth 150 marks conducted by the UPSC board in New Delhi to evaluate your leadership and mental alertness. (NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificates get special weightage here). |
| Final | Merit List |
The final selection list is prepared out of 600 Total Marks based purely on: Written Exam (450 Marks) + Interview (150 Marks). |
Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET)
INET Eligibility Criteria
| Entry Level | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Mandatory Physical Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) | 17.5 – 21 years | 12th Pass with Physics & Math, plus one of Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science. |
• Male: Min 157 cm • Female: Min 152 cm |
| Agniveer MR (Matric Recruit) | 17.5 – 21 years | 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized school board. |
• Male: Min 157 cm • Female: Min 152 cm |
| INET / Direct Executive (Officer) | 19 – 24 years | B.E. / B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. (60% marks also required in 10th & 12th English). |
• Male: Min 157 cm • Female: Min 152 cm |
INET Exam Pattern
| Entry Track | Exam Subjects | Questions & Marks | Total Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveer SSR | English, Science, Mathematics, General Awareness (12th Syllabus Level) | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 60 Mins |
-0.25 for wrong +1 for correct |
| Agniveer MR | Science, Mathematics, General Knowledge (10th Syllabus Level) | 50 Qs | 50 Marks | 30 Mins |
-0.25 for wrong +1 for correct |
| INET Officer Entry | English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science/Math, General Awareness | 100 Qs | 400 Marks | 2 Hours |
-1 for wrong +4 for correct |
INET Selection Process
| Stage | Agniveer Track (SSR / MR) | Officer Track (INET Entry) |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Online Exam | Computer-Based INET: Candidates are shortlisted state-by-state based on written marks. | Computer-Based INET: Candidates must clear overall and sectional marks to get an interview call. |
| Stage 2: Offline Screening |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT): • 1.6 Km Run: 6.5 min (Males) | 8 min (Females) • Squats (Uthak Baithak): 20 (Males) | 15 (Females) • Push-ups: 15 (Males only) • Bent Knee Sit-ups: 10 (Females only) |
SSB Interview (5 Days): • Stage I: Intelligence tests and picture description/discussion. • Stage II: Psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) task routines, and a board interview. |
| Stage 3: Medicals | Initial Medicals: Conducted directly at the Stage 2 recruitment center. | Medical Board Test: 4 to 6 days of testing at a designated service hospital. |
| Final Stage | Final Medicals & Joining: Shortlisted merit list candidates are called to INS Chilka (Odisha) for final medical verification and training enrollment. | National Merit List: Drafted strictly on aggregate INET Written + SSB Interview scores relative to available branch quotas. |
Indian Coast Guard
ICG Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Physical Vitals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (Domestic Branch – DB) | 18 – 22 years | 10th Class Pass from a recognized board. |
• Height: Min 157 cm • Chest: Min 5 cm expansion |
| Navik (General Duty – GD) | 18 – 22 years | 12th Pass with Physics & Mathematics from a recognized board. |
• Height: Min 157 cm • Chest: Min 5 cm expansion |
| Yantrik | 18 – 22 years | 10th Class Pass + Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering. |
• Height: Min 157 cm • Chest: Min 5 cm expansion |
| Assistant Commandant (Officer) | 21 – 25 years | Graduation (B.E./B.Tech) with min 60% aggregate + 55% marks in 12th Physics & Math. |
• Height: Min 157 cm • Chest: Min 5 cm expansion |
ICG Exam Pattern
| Post Target | Written Sections to Qualify | Total Questions & Marks | Total Time | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (DB) |
Section I only (Maths, Science, English, Reasoning, GK) |
60 Qs | 60 Marks | 45 Mins |
(+1) for Correct • No Negative Marking |
| Navik (GD) |
Section I + Section II (Section II = 12th Level Physics & Math) |
110 Qs | 110 Marks (60 + 50 Qs) |
75 Mins (45 + 30 Mins) |
(+1) for Correct • No Negative Marking |
| Yantrik |
Section I + Trade Section (Section III/IV/V = Diploma Engineering Core) |
110 Qs | 110 Marks (60 + 50 Qs) |
75 Mins (45 + 30 Mins) |
(+1) for Correct • No Negative Marking |
| Assistant Commandant (Officer) |
CGCAT Test (English, Reasoning, General Science/Math, GK) |
100 Qs | 400 Marks | 2 Hours |
(+4) for Correct (-1) for Wrong |
ICG Selection Process
| Stage | Name of Stage | What Happens? |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) | You must score above the passing cutoff for your category. For GD and Yantrik entries, you must pass both written sections individually. |
| Stage 2 | Physical & Initial Review |
A strict, qualifying-only phase consisting of: • Adaptability Test: OMR-based suitability test. • Physical Fitness Test (PFT): 1.6 km run in 7 minutes + 20 Squat-ups + 10 Push-ups (done without a break). • Initial Medicals: Preliminary health screening. |
| Stage 3 | Final Selection Board |
• For Naviks: Thorough scrutiny of original documents. • For Assistant Commandant Officers: Face-to-face evaluation via the Preliminary Selection Board (PSB) and Final Selection Board (FSB) involving psychological checks and group interviews. |
| Stage 4 | Final Medicals & Induction | Shortlisted merit candidates are called to INS Chilka (Odisha) for the definitive military medical checkup. Passing this stage officially secures your enrollment for training! |