Shield Defence Academy

Shield Defence Academy: Overview

Established in 2015, Shield Defence Academy Lucknow is a renowned institution that offers coaching for various defence entrance examinations such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and others. With a focus on preparing students for careers in the armed forces, It provides comprehensive training under the guidance of experienced faculty and defence experts.

The coaching has a team of ex-defence officers and expert instructors who provide top education to the students. Shield Defence Academy has a good reputation and an excellent proven record. Many of their students have cleared their desired defence exams.

Shield Defence Academy: Highlights 2026

Particulars	Details
Name of the Institution	Shield Defence Academy
Location	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Year of Establishment	2015
Courses	NDS, CDS, SSB, Airforce XY, AFCAT, Navy AA/SSR
Medium of Instruction	Bilingual

Features of Shield Defence Academy, Lucknow

Shield Defence Academy Lucknow offers various features that have been designed keeping in mind all the essentials of the students.

• Live Scheduled Lectures - The academy provides live and scheduled lectures for a better understanding of the students. The live lectures help them learn the needs of the students and motivate the students to be creative and passionate learners.  
• Live Doubt Solving Sessions - Shield Coaching also conducts live doubt-solving sessions for solving the queries of every student then and there. The academy also encourages the students to ask more.  
• Structured and Targeted Study Material - The institute also provides well-researched and updated study materials which have been structured by the experts. 
• Test on Regular Basis - The academy also conducts frequent test series to examine the progress of the students.
• Hostel Facilities - The Academy provides hostel facilities to NDA course students. The hostel rooms are spacious and well-maintained. They also have study rooms and wifi facilities for self-study. The academy gave priority to the security of students and hostel premises are equipped with CCTV cameras. The hostel mess is clean and students get a balanced diet to keep them fit and healthy.

Other Branch of Shield Defence Academy

Branch	Address
Alambagh	Avadh Chowraha (cross road), Metro Station, 2nd Floor Sita Arcade, opp. Awadh Hospital, near Singar Nagar, Alambagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226005, India

Shield Defence Academy Fee Structure, Lucknow

1) NDA (National Defence Academy)

NDA Foundation Course: The Foundation Course is introduced by the academy to prepare students from the basics. The course covers the academic subjects, physical training and interview preparation under the course program. This course is provided to build the foundation of students and help them to crack the examination easily.

Course	Duration	Fees
NDA	4 to 6 months	Get Fee Structure

2) CDS (Combined Defence Services)

CDS exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the Indian Armed Forces. The academy offers CDS courses to train and prepare students for the examination. The academy provides study materials and resources for better understanding of topics. 

Course	Duration	Fees
CDS	3 to 4 months	Get Fee Structure

3) SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview

The SSB Interview training was given by highly skilled and experienced instructors. They use advanced teaching methods to prepare students fully for SSB interview. The training for the interview is followed systematically. The faculty members of the academy oversee the whole process and provide feedback to the students.

Course	Duration	Fees
SSB Interview	2 to 4 weeks	Get Fee Structure

4) Airforce Group X/Y

Air Force X & Y exam is administered to recruit the desired candidates for the post of Airmen. The academy has retired Air Force officers who personally train students for the exam.

Course	Duration	Fees
Group X: Technical trades Group Y: Non-technical trades	3 to 6 months	Get Fee Structure

5) AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

AFCAT exam is conducted to select candidates for ground (technical and non-technical) and flying duties. The course curriculum is prepared by experts and contains all the valuable information. The course also includes mock tests and practice tests for the students.

Course	Duration	Fees
AFCAT	3 to 4 months	Get Fee Structure

6) Navy AA/SSR

Our expert teachers provide Navy AA (Artificer Apprentice) and Navy SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) courses. The students get trained by the best teachers and they also receive guidance from them. The academy has good track records and many students of the academy have been selected in the Navy.

Course	Duration	Fees
AA: Artificer Apprentice SSR: Senior Secondary Recruit	3 to 6 months	Get Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria for Shield Defence Courses

Shield Defence Academy Lucknow provides a diverse range of courses, each with its own set of eligibility criteria. Candidates must meet these criteria, as failure to do so will lead to the rejection of their application forms. The eligibility requirements for the courses are outlined below:

Course	Eligibility
NDA	Army Wing: Passed or appeared in Class 12 Air Force and Naval Wings: Cleared or appeared in Class 12. Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12.
SSB	Candidates must have cleared 10+2 from a recognized board.
CDS	Candidates must have graduated from a UGC-recognized university.
Airforce XY Group	A candidate must have cleared 10+2 along with Mathematics, Physics & English with an aggregate of 50% and 50% aggregate in English.
AFCAT	Candidates must have cleared 10+2 and graduated from a recognized board/university.
Navy SSR	Candidates must have cleared 10+2 from a recognized board.
Navy AA	Candidates must have cleared 10+2 from a recognized board.