MORNING READINESS
Reveille & preparation
Wake up, personal preparation and an orderly beginning to the day.
Residential NDA Academy in Pune · Founded 2015
Academic strength.
Defence discipline.
More than one pathway.
Dignitary Defence Academy is an NDA coaching and residential training academy in Pune for students preparing after Class 10 and Class 12. The academy combines NDA written-examination preparation, Classes 11–12 academics, physical conditioning, SSB guidance, supervised study and personality development. Students may also receive guidance for JEE, MHT-CET, TES, Merchant Navy and, at graduate level, CDS, AFCAT and CAPF.
For students who do not merely want to clear an examination—but want to become worthy of the uniform.
DDA · PUNEFind our campus
Three routes.
One destination.
Welcome to Dignitary Defence Academy — where gentlemen cadets are made.
Open exact location in Google Maps ↗Preparation pathways
One academy.
Multiple routes to serve.
Explore each course to understand its preparation focus, eligibility and next step.
YOUR DESTINATIONDIGNITARY
DEFENCE ACADEMYKnowledge · Discipline · Character
DEFENCE ACADEMYKnowledge · Discipline · Character
DAILY ROUTINE
Discipline, hour by hour.
From reveille to lights out, every hour develops fitness, knowledge, confidence and self-discipline.
PHYSICAL FOUNDATION
Physical training
Exercise, gym and conditioning develop stamina, confidence and discipline.
INFORMED BEGINNING
Newspaper & breakfast
Current affairs, vocabulary development and breakfast prepare cadets for class.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
Classroom learning
Lectures, lunch and afternoon academics build concepts through consistent teaching.
DEVELOPMENT PERIOD
Sports & personality
Personality development, sports, swimming and horse riding strengthen the whole cadet.
EVENING CONSOLIDATION
Study, dinner & lights out
Teacher-supported study, dinner and focused practice close the day with progress.
05:00 AM
ONE COMPLETE DAYDiscipline creates the rhythm. Consistency creates the result.
10:30 PMOur programmes
Choose the programme that matches your stage.
Every programme combines focused academics, disciplined preparation and personal guidance.
Explore: NDA coaching in Pune · NDA coaching with 11th and 12th · NDA academy in Pune: programmes and admissions
01TWO-YEAR COACHING · AFTER CLASS 10
NDA + Classes 11 & 12
Dignitary Defence Academy trains students after Class 10 for NDA + Classes 11 & 12. We provide intensive NDA training alongside regular board-examination study (Maharashtra State Board and CBSE patterns for Classes 11–12), with coaching and guidance for SSB, JEE, CET and other competitive examinations. Additional facilities include physical training and personality development.
View programme details →02ONE-YEAR INTEGRATED · CLASS 12
NDA + Class 12
The one-year NDA + Class 12 programme combines Class 12 Board preparation with NDA Mathematics and General Ability Test practice, regular assessments, physical training and SSB guidance. IIT JEE and MHT-CET coaching supports alternative engineering pathways. Contact the academy to discuss the student’s current subjects, preparation level and suitable batch.
View programme details →03SIX-MONTH INTENSIVE · ELIGIBLE ASPIRANTS
NDA Crash Course
Dignitary Defence Academy’s NDA Crash Course provides intensive NDA training for the NDA written exam alongside SSB preparation. We teach practical Mathematics shortcuts, strengthen core concepts and conduct regular practice tests to improve speed and accuracy. Our focused coaching and personal guidance have supported strong results in the crash course.
View programme details →Meet the academic team
Subject knowledge.
Personal attention.
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EXPLORE FACULTY
PHYSICS
Kunal Jha
Physics HOD · 15 years’ teaching experience.
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PHYSICS
JEE Physics HOD
12+ years of teaching experience.
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MATHEMATICS
Foundation Mathematics
10 years of teaching experience.
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GENERAL STUDIES
History & Geography HOD
7+ years of teaching experience.
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CHEMISTRY
Chemistry HOD
10+ years of teaching experience.
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ENGLISH
English Grammar HOD
10+ years of teaching experience.
View profile →SSB Trainers
Guidance from experienced defence professionals.
Structured support for officer-like qualities, communication, group tasks, interview readiness and SSB orientation.
Group Captain
Sanjay Petkar
Colonel
Raghvendra Sharma
Commandant
Yogesh Datta
Trainer availability may vary by batch. Official photographs can be added when provided by the academy.
Our progress
Results built over years of preparation.
These figures are cumulative academy examination records shown in the Dignitary Parent Enquiry Portal. Passing an examination does not necessarily mean joining the Armed Forces, and past performance cannot guarantee future selection.
NDA examination
DDA students recorded as having cleared the NDA examination.
Armed Forces examinations
DDA students recorded as having passed through different entry routes.
Teachers
Multiple subject teachers, including residential academic support.
Library books
Educational resources supporting academics and competitive preparation.
The complete Dignitary environment
Facilities that build
the complete cadet.
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Connected facilities supporting academics, defence preparation, personality, residential life and physical development.
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Dignitary’s published photographs are used where clear and suitable. The hostel image is a representative visual; facility details remain based on academy information.
Educational facilities
The Dignitary
Our Educational Facilities.
Not a list of services—a connected system that teaches, supports, evaluates and develops every cadet.
- Experienced and dedicated teaching staff
- Digital-board teaching
- Well-equipped classrooms
- Public-address system
- Library with 10,000+ books
- Residential teachers for student support
- Separate doubt classes for students requiring additional help
- Daily homework checking
- Computer access for students
- Daily practice sheets
- Weekly and monthly long tests
- App-based attendance and marks tracking
- Mindscale national-level test portal
- SSB preparation by retired officers
- Special coaching for JEE, CET and Merchant Navy pathways
- Personality-development sessions with retired officers
- Spoken English classes
- Motivational lectures
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Why Dignitary?
More than preparation for one examination.
Dignitary brings academics, physical training, SSB guidance, residential support and long-term mentoring into one connected system.
Armed Forces opportunities and multiple entry pathways after 10+2.
Two years of structured preparation with three years of extended career support.
Specialist guidance with dedicated GTO practice facilities.
Academics, fitness, personality, counselling and residential mentorship.
OFFICIAL EXAM DESK
Defense Exam Updates
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Army TES-57: apply by 12 Nov ↗
Official notice ↗NDA/NA (II) 2026 written result ↗
Click here ↗Navy SSC June 2027: SSB call-ups ↗
Click here ↗Navy Agniveer 01/2027: Stage II ↗
Click here ↗AFCAT 02/2026: result & AFSB updates ↗
Official portal / login ↗Coast Guard CGEPT: exam 17–18 Nov ↗
Official schedule ↗Questions parents ask
Before you decide.
Can a student join NDA coaching after Class 10?
Yes. The two-year integrated pathway combines Classes 11 and 12 with NDA written preparation, fitness and personality development.
Does the programme include Board examination preparation?
Yes. School academics remain central, with regular assessment and additional preparation for JEE/CET pathways where applicable.
Is residential accommodation available in Pune?
Yes. Supervised hostel and mess facilities are available, with defined discipline, permissions and daily routines.
Does Dignitary provide SSB preparation?
Yes. Cadets receive personality development, communication practice, interview orientation and experienced SSB guidance with practical GTO exposure.
What happens after the paid programme?
DDA’s 2+3 support model includes two years of structured preparation followed by up to three years of free academic support, subject to applicable programme terms.
Where is Dignitary Defence Academy in Pune?
The academy is at Girija Shankar Society, near Bank of Maharashtra, Teen Hathi Chowk, Dhankawadi, Pune – 411043. See our contact details and campus location before planning a visit.
How can parents confirm programme fees and inclusions?
Contact admissions for the current fee schedule, hostel and mess inclusions, payment dates and applicable terms for the selected programme. Our NDA programme fees guide for parents explains what to check before admission.
Further enquiry
Choose your next step.
Admissions · Pune
A serious ambition deserves a serious conversation.
Tell us the student’s present class, academic position and defence goal. We will explain the appropriate programme and the next step.