Official registration portal for NDA Foundation, CDS, AFCAT, and SSB practical training batches with residential campus hostel.
Dehradun Defence College • NDA, CDS, SSB & Schooling Foundation
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A premier defence gurukul that transforms young school students into commissioned officers of the Indian Armed Forces.
India's biggest in-campus SSB obstacle training ground with Double Ditch, Tiger Leap, Commando Walk, and full PGT/HGT structures.
Mentorship directly under retired Brigadier, Colonel, and Psychologist officers who served on actual Defence Selection Boards.
CBSE affiliated Classes 9th to 12th board education combined synchronously with NDA written coaching and physical fitness drill.
Serene, distraction-free environment in the Himalayan foothills of Maldevta with separate boys & girls hostels and 4-meal nutritious mess.
Have questions before applying? Here are answers to common queries from parents and aspirants.
New batches for NDA 2 2026 and NDA Foundation (Classes 9th and 11th) start on 1st April, 15th April, and 1st May 2026. Admissions are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited hostel capacity.
Yes, Dehradun Defence College has a dedicated, secure, in-house NDA (Girls) Wing with 24/7 female warden security, CCTV surveillance, separate mess timings, and dedicated training staff.
Absolutely. Parents and aspirants are warmly encouraged to visit our Maldevta campus 7 days a week between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM to inspect the smart classrooms, sports facilities, residential rooms, and meet our senior directors.
Children of martyrs and Veer Naris receive a 100% tuition waiver. Wards of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel receive a 15% concession upon providing a valid service discharge book or dependency certificate.