Kargil Defence Academy

Kargil Defence Academy is a registered institute of education under the Registrar Sansthan Jaipur. The main aim of the academy is to prepare and inspire young people to enlist as officers in the armed forces.

This academy is making all its effort to help the Armed Forces make up for the shortage of nearly 13,000 officers by offering selfless service. It is open to all without any discrimination of race, creed or color and takes part voluntarily in the non-political education movement.

The quality of education at this academy is looked after by a highly skilled team of officers, a trained psychologist and an ex-GTO. It offers live exposure to prepare candidates for the officers’ cadre in written and SSB interviews and for any corporate sector employment.

It offers a varied range of courses for each individual who is interested in defense services and provides courses accordingly, such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF, Coast Guard, ACC, TA, IMS, etc.

Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name of the Institution	Kargil Defence Academy
Location	Jaipur
Courses Offered	11 Courses
Medium of Instruction	English
Official Website	https://www.ssbkargil.com/

Features

• Faculty - It consists of a highly skilled team of officers, a trained psychologist and an ex-GTO Senior who guides and supports candidates throughout the preparation journey. They also share their real-life experience and provide time-to-time counseling.
• Expertise - It has many years of experience and expertise in providing the best results. They analyze all the latest exam patterns. It makes sure that the candidate improvises day by day and becomes an expert in solving questions.
• GTO Ground Facility - It is the only defense institute that has a GTO ground for SSB candidates according to SSB specifications. It trains candidates in real-time situations and tries to provide real training experiences.
• Study Material - They offer well-structured study material that an expert designs and the study material comprehensively covers the topic. Study material is supported with much practical knowledge for students to better understand.
• Infrastructure -  Consisting of a well-equipped infrastructure designed to fit the environment required for the students. It has a modern classroom with all the latest facilities. It is the most popular academy in Jaipur.
• Doubt Solving Sessions - The academy conducts time-to-time doubt-clearing sessions. So that the students can clear all their queries, it conducts weekly interactive classes for the students.
• Groomed Personality - It trains the candidate in such a way and develops the personality so that the individual is not only ready for defense services but also can join the corporate sector.

The Kargil Defence Academy, Jaipur, offers various defense exam courses. The experts design the curriculum and thoroughly cover all the critical aspects of the exams. With a keen focus on exams, the curriculum comprehensively covers essential topics and points important for success. The institute also offers some discounts on courses from time to time.

1. NDA

The National Defence Academy (NDA) exam is one of the most prestigious exams conducted by UPSC twice a year. This exam is taken by candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces.

Course	NDA
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates should be between 16-19 years of age. A candidate must either be a citizen of India,  a subject of Bhutan, or a subject of Nepal. A candidate should have passed the 12th class from a recognized board. The marital status of the candidate must be Single.

2. CDS

The Combined Defence Service Examination (CDS) is conducted by UPSC to recruit Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. Those candidates who see their future can enroll in this exam.

Course	CDS
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	For the Army- Candidates must be a graduate of any stream. For the Air Force- The Candidate must be a graduate with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry as the main subjects. The candidate should be between 18 and 24 years of age. The candidate’s marital status must be Single.

3. AFCAT

AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test. It is an examination conducted for the candidate who wants to join the Indian Air Force after graduation. An AFCAT-eligible candidate can choose from multiple branches they want to join, such as Flying Branch, Technical Branch, etc.

Course	AFCAT
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidate's age must be: For Flying Branch - 20 to 24 years. For Ground Duty - 20 to 26 years. Candidate must have completed their Graduation with a minimum of 3 years degree from any university with a minimum of 60% marks.

4. Coast Guard (CG)

The Ministry of Defence oversees the Indian Coast Guard, an autonomous military force tasked with defending the country’s marine interests. For instance, protects the maritime environment or marine pollution, assists various authorities with tasks like customs, assists and safeguards fishermen, etc.

Course	Coast Guard
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidate's age must be between the age group of 18 to 22 years. Candidate must have passed Higher Secondary with a minimum mark of 50% or 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics. Candidate must also satisfy all the physical standards required.

5. ACC

Regular army troops can become officers in the Indian Army by passing an examination administered by ACC- Army Cadet College. Written qualified candidates who meet the requirements can schedule SSB interviews.

Course	Army Cadet College (ACC)
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates must appear in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree and also must have proof regarding it. A candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal, and Bhutan only. A candidate's age must be between 20-24 years.

6. T.A.

As an officer, one can enlist in the Territorial Army. The TA Directorate releases the advertisement once a year, usually in June. The sole place for candidates to apply is online at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, the official website. Applications may be submitted in this mode only.

Course	Territorial Army (TA)
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates must appear in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree and also must have proof regarding it. A candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal, and Bhutan only. A candidate's age must be between 20-24 years.

7. SSB

It stands for Service Selection Board, which is an organization that selects candidates to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces. There is no limitation to the number of attempts a candidate can give.

Course	SSB Interview
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates must have passed class 12th from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks.  A candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal, and Bhutan only. A candidate's age must be between 18-25 years.

8. IMA

It stands for Indian Military Academy, where admission is taken through a common entrance exam for male and female graduate candidates. The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun and is an academy for train officers. Candidates need to work hard to prepare for CDSE to join IMA (DE). This exam is conducted twice a year.

Course	IMA (Indian Military Academy)
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates must have a qualified Graduation degree from a recognized university. A candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal, and Bhutan only. A candidate's age must be between 20-24 years.

9. MNS

MNS stands for Military Nursing Service. Only female candidates are invited to the 4-year B Sc (Nursing) program. Upon completion of nursing training, the candidate is shortlisted permanently or shortly for service commission in the Military Nursing Service.

Course	MNS (Military Nursing Service)
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates must have passed class 12th from a recognized board as PCB is its main subject and have scored a minimum of 50% marks. Candidate should have appeared in NEET UG exam. A candidate must be a citizen of India. A candidate's age must be between 17-25 years.

10. CAPF

CAPF is the Central Armed Police Force. This exam is conducted by UPSC to recruit Assistant Commandant (Group-A) officers. This exam consists of the first stage written exam and the other stages are physical and medical tests.

Course	CAPF
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidate's age must be between the age group of 20 to 25 years. Candidate must be appearing in the graduation examination or must have  completed their Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.

11. INET

It stands for Indian Navy Entrance Test, which is conducted annually in the month of February and August. This exam is conducted for candidate who wants to become officer in various branches of navy.

Course	INET
Fees	Rs 10,000- Rs 50,000
Eligibility Criteria	Candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidate's age must be between the age group of 19 to 24 years. Candidate must have completed their BE/B.Tech fron a recognized institution under AICTE with a minimum marks of 60%.

All applicants who are interested in enrolling in various courses of defense and want to join the Kargil Defence Academy are required to follow some specific steps. However, before applying, candidates are advised to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria for their desired course. Candidates should visit the institute's official website and complete the application process by following the instructions below.

Steps to Apply:

• Visit the institute's official website at http://www.ssbkargil.com.
• Find the application form link and start filling out the application form.
• Provide all the details correctly.
• In case of any confusion or want clarity regarding the course, you can contact their help desk number, i.e.+91 9785505270, +91 9413347270, 0141-2359772
• Pay the course fees using the required mode of payment.
• Preview the information submitted and ensure all the details are correct.
• Submit the form.