Comprehensive NDA Coaching Program
Our faculty, comprised of experienced and highly qualified professionals, has been dedicated to teaching NDA batches for the last 10-15 years. We provide comprehensive study materials developed in-house, along with PDFs and recordings to augment students' notes. Regular testing is an integral part of our curriculum, with all tests thoroughly discussed in class and meticulously recorded on Excel sheets. We also offer regular counseling sessions to address any drop in performance or issues with absenteeism. To maintain an optimal learning environment, we limit class sizes to 40-50 students and ensure all classrooms are air-conditioned. Our facilities are equipped with high-quality teaching aids, including smart boards and overhead projection systems, to enhance the educational experience.
NEXT BATCH COMMENCES : 03 JUN, 2025
Regular Course
Duration
3 Months
Fees
₹28,000/-Plus GST
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Focused Curriculum: Intensive coverage of essential NDA subjects.
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Experienced Faculty: Highly qualified instructors for fast-track preparation.
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Daily Classes: Structured schedule with daily classes.
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Regular Mock Tests: Frequent timed mock tests.
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Quality Study Materials: Well-researched notes and question banks.
SUMMER 2025
Crash Course
Duration
45 Days
Fees
₹16,500/-Plus GST
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Comprehensive Coverage: In-depth instruction in Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
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Experienced Faculty: Expert instructors with extensive NDA coaching experience.
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Regular Mock Tests: Frequent tests with detailed performance feedback.
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Quality Study Materials: Exclusive notes and extensive question banks.
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Holistic Development: Includes physical training, personality development, and current affairs updates.
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Personalized Counselling with Individual Attention- One-on-one counselling to address specific strengths and weaknesses.
SUMMER 2025
Crash Course
Duration
1 Months
Fees
₹15,000/-Plus GST
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Accelerated Learning: Intensive focus on key NDA subjects.
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Expert Faculty: Instructors specialized in rapid exam preparation.
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Rigorous Schedule: Daily extended classes.
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Frequent Mock Tests: Regular timed tests.
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Concise Study Materials: High-yield notes and targeted question banks.
HOSTEL/PG & DINING FACILITY
The hostel/PG and dining facility at The Cavalier offers comfortable and convenient accommodations for students and professionals. The facility is designed to provide a homely environment with essential amenities. The Cavalier aims to provide a secure, clean, and conducive living environment to support the academic and personal growth of its residents.
- Winters (November to March): Rs. 400/- per day
- Summers (April to October): Rs. 450/- per day (with A/C)
- Includes three meals and tea
- Refundable security deposit: Rs. 500/-
- Lunch for day scholars: Rs. 70/- per day (minimum 3 days)
How To Prepare For NDA?
We would advise dedicated students to buy old question papers and solve them in real-time to assess their strengths and weaknesses. Thereafter, concentrate on maximizing your marks by laying emphasis on each chapter/ topic which affords you a better probability of solving questions within a minute. Our faculty will provide you short cut techniques to do so. Also, work on basics of Grammar to get marks in English. It will bring up your overall merit.
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The Cavalier has well qualified and dedicated full-time faculty. Fully Air Conditioner classrooms.
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NDA Written Exam Coaching Tips
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Class X Student: Due to advanced technology being used in Air Force, Navy and Army equipment/weaponry, candidates with Physics, Chemistry & Math's are preferred. Therefore, interested candidates must work hard; get good percentage in Xth class to enable them to opt for Physics, Chemistry & Math's as subject after Xth class. However, candidates from Commerce and Art stream can also appear for NDA exam. Therefore, Counseling of parents and children who want to opt for a career in Defence Services should be done during beginning of class X in schools.
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10+2 Students: Fill up UPSC application form for NDA Written Exam in August while studying in class XII. Since syllabus for NDA Written Exam includes syllabus of both XI and XII, prepare for NDA Written exam during summer vacation after XI.
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The Cavalier has a One Month (180 Hours) written training course scheduled each month to facilitate the students. For students who are having more time, a two month course (340 Hours) is also conducted. The two months course also offers FREE classes on Spoken English and Analysis of Current Affairs.
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NDA exam has two papers of 2 ½ hrs each. All questions are objective type. First paper of Math's and Second General Ability.
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Mathematics: Covers the syllabus of XI and XII class. There are more questions from Class XI syllabus. Total 120 questions carrying 300 marks. Therefore, a student gets about a minute plus to solve each question. It is essential for candidate to practice shortcut techniques, At Cavalier, all possible short cuts are taught and practiced in detail.
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General Ability: The paper has 150 questions carrying 600 marks. The candidate has exactly a minute to solve each question. The paper comprises of three sections i.e English, Science and General Knowledge, each section has 50 questions. The candidate should brush up his basic grammar as all questions of English section are on absolute basic grammar involving correction of Errors in a Sentence, ordering of words in a sentence, ordering of sentences in a paragraph, Antonyms, Synonyms and Comprehension etc. At the Cavalier, Delhi, candidates are made to grasp BASIC GRAMMER and large numbers of practice sessions are held. Mock Tests/Practice Test/Model Papers are also conducted.
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The Science Portion has maximum questions of Physics (more conceptual), Chemistry (quite straight) and Biology (absolutely factual).
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General Knowledge Portion comprises History, Indian Polity, and Geography. Most questions in HISTORY are from Modern Indian History and only a few from Medieval and Ancient History. Students can cut down the load by concentrating more on Modern History of India. Geography portion needs an understanding rather than cramming facts. Indian Polity is absolutely factual and needs mugging up. In current affairs its important to know recent facts about defence, various commissions, heads of govt/private organizations, sports events etc.
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The Cavalier faculty specializes in building up of concepts and guiding students on how to build up maximum knowledge in shortest time.
Eligibility & Syllabus
Eligibility Criteria
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The eligibility criteria for NDA are as follows:
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Nationality: According to NDA eligibility, an applicant who is an Indian citizen is eligible to apply for the upcoming examination. Those who are not a citizen of India and still want to apply for the exam must meet the UPSC NDA eligibility criteria listed below:
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The candidate applying for the exam must be either:
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A Citizen of India
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A Subject of Nepal or
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A subject of Bhutan, or,
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Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 Jan. 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement.
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A person of Indian origin who migrated from the following countries with the intention of permanent settlement: Pakistan, Sri Lanka
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East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire & Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
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Age Limit: Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age at the time of commencement of the course. The age limits are different for different branches:
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Army: Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years.
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Air Force and Navy: Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years.
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Gender: Male and Female candidates are eligible for NDA.
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Qualifications:
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Army Wing: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent examination conducted by a state education board or a university.
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Air Force and Naval Wings: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, conducted by a state education board or a university.
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Note: Candidates appearing in the 10+2 examination are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the above educational qualifications at the time of joining the course.
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Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during the training period at NDA.
Exam Pattern
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The written exam for the National Defence Academy (NDA) consists of two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The exam pattern for NDA written exam is as follows:
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Paper 1: Mathematics
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Duration: 2.5 hours
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Maximum Marks: 300
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Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Syllabus: The mathematics paper covers topics such as Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics, and Probability.
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Paper 2: General Ability Test (GAT)
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Duration: 2.5 hours
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Maximum Marks: 600
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Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Syllabus: The GAT paper is further divided into two sections: English and General Knowledge.
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English: The English section tests candidates' understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and basic communication skills.
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General Knowledge: The General Knowledge section covers various topics such as Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Events, and Social Studies.
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Both papers are conducted on the same day, and each paper is assigned a maximum of 300 marks. The total marks for the written exam are 900 (300 marks for Mathematics + 600 marks for GAT).
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It's important to note that there is a negative marking in the NDA written exam. For every incorrect answer, one-third (0.33) of the marks allotted to that question are deducted as a penalty.
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Candidates who qualify for the written exam are then called for the next stages of the selection process, which include the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, psychological aptitude test, medical examination, and final merit list preparation.
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Selection process :
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Writen Exam
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SSB Selection Test
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Medical Examination
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Written Exam
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The written exam for the National Defence Academy is broken into two sections:
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Mathematics
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General ability
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The written exam has a total of 900 marks because the maths exam carries 300 points and the general ability exam carries 600 points. The General Ability exam covers maths and reasoning, as well as current events, physics, chemistry, history, and English.
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SSB Round
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After passing the written exam, candidates must proceed to the SSB phase, which entails a general conference, a basic cognitive test, a psychological examination, and group testing. The duration of this lengthy test is five days.
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Medical Test
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The candidate must show up for a medical exam after passing the SSB stage of qualification. When an applicant passes the medical examination, the Union Public Service Commission declares him to be a qualified candidate. On the UPSC website, the complete list of candidates who passed is available.
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Physical & Medical Standards
Join the Best NDA Coaching Institute: Your Pathway to Success
If you aspire to serve in the Indian Armed Forces, joining the best NDA coaching institute is essential for your preparation. At Cavalier Delhi, Since 2001, recognized as the best institute for NDA in India, we offer comprehensive coaching tailored to help you excel in the NDA written exam. Our program focuses on Mathematics, English, and the General Ability Test (GAT), providing personalized attention from experienced faculty dedicated to addressing your unique learning needs.
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As a leading NDA coaching institute in Delhi, Cavalier has a proven track record of success, consistently producing top performers who not only clear the NDA exam but also excel in the SSB interviews. Our rigorous NDA written exam coaching includes regular assessments and mock tests that simulate real exam conditions, helping you build confidence and master time management skills.
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We also emphasize the importance of physical fitness, ensuring our students develop the discipline required for a successful career in the Armed Forces. With flexible batch timings, including regular & crash courses, we cater to the diverse schedules of our students, making it easier for everyone to access quality education.
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At Cavalier, we provide comprehensive study materials and foster a supportive learning environment that encourages collaboration among students. Our commitment to excellence and our holistic approach to preparation make us the best NDA coaching in India.
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If you are ready to take the first step toward your dream career in the Indian Armed Forces, contact us today! Join Cavalier Delhi, the top NDA coaching in India, and start your journey toward success. Your future as an officer begins here!