Under the stewardship of Dr. Neha Kukreja and Mr. Mahendra Kukreja, Dehradun Defence College has emerged as Uttarakhand's benchmark residential academy for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and SSB training.
Director
Director — Dehradun Defence College
College Admissions & Student Onboarding
"When a parent entrusts their child to Dehradun Defence College, we do not view it merely as an academic admission — we view it as a sacred responsibility to sculpt an officer, a leader, and a disciplined human being."
Our mission is to provide an uncompromised, zero-distraction residential gurukul environment where cadets from across India can realize their dream of joining the National Defence Academy. With Dehradun's first 100% in-house separate residential hostels for boys and girls, round-the-clock female wardens, biometric safety, and diet-balanced 4-meal mess, we guarantee that every student receives the utmost personal care, psychological confidence, and rigorous exam preparation.
Whether your aspiration is NDA Foundation with 11th & 12th schooling, CDS, AFCAT, RIMC, or the Military Nursing Service, our doors and counseling desk are always open to guide you every step of the journey.
Managing Director
Managing Director — Dehradun Defence College
Defence Pedagogy & OLQ Cultivation
"One who is an officer is an officer now, and will remain one, rest of one's life for! Uniform is earned not just by reading books, but by transforming one's mindset, courage, and grit."
At Dehradun Defence College, we cultivate the 15 Officer-Like Qualities (OLQ) through experiential living. From 5:30 AM morning fitness drills and obstacle courses on our dedicated 2-acre GTO ground, to evening group discussions, lecturettes, and psychological assessment evaluations, our training regimen mirrors the actual atmosphere of the Services Selection Board (SSB).
Our students are constantly assessed by retired Armed Forces officers, senior GTO assessors, and Interviewing Officers. We leave no stone unturned to ensure that every cadet walks into the SSB board with absolute clarity, unshakeable self-belief, and the physical stamina required to succeed.
Director
Director — DDC & Managing Director — Doon Public Senior Secondary School
Ensuring seamless synchronization between CBSE Senior Secondary academic schooling and UPSC defence entrance syllabus, keeping board performance stellar.
Director & Principal
Director — DDC & Principal — Doon Public Senior Secondary School
Master of UPSC Mathematics pedagogy and shortcut methodologies, overseeing curriculum execution, weekly doubt clearing, and continuous test simulations.
We understand the trust you place in us when sending your son or daughter away from home. Here is our unbending commitment to your child's well-being:
Bi-weekly performance reports, attendance tracking, and direct telephone counseling sessions with directors.
24/7 CCTV surveillance, boundary security guards, biometric access, and dedicated resident female wardens for girls.
Strict anti-ragging discipline. A caring, brotherhood-oriented Gurukul where juniors are nurtured by mentors.
4 hygienic daily meals formulated by defence dietary norms with milk, fresh seasonal produce, and clean RO water.
