For Class 9–12 Students | Complete Integrated Preparation Alongside Schooling
The NDA Foundation Program at St. Joseph’s School is designed for students who dream of joining the Indian Armed Forces as officers. Unlike ordinary coaching, our foundation program focuses on early preparation, helping students build a strong academic base, disciplined mindset, physical fitness, and officer-like qualities from a young age.
- Integrated Programme
- This integrated programme trains students for NDA while they continue their regular CBSE academics—creating a perfect balance between school studies and defence preparation.
- Integrated Programme
- This integrated programme trains students for NDA while they continue their regular CBSE academics—creating a perfect balance between school studies and defence preparation.
What is the NDA Foundation Program?
A comprehensive integrated program that prepares students for the National Defence Academy examination while continuing regular CBSE academics.
Higher-level mathematics concepts from early classes. Algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and arithmetic practiced regularly to meet NDA standards.
Daily updates, weekly quizzes, and topic-wise GK sessions covering History, Geography, Civics, Economics, Science, and Defence knowledge.
Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, idioms, synonyms-antonyms, and essay-writing to enhance communication skills for NDA.
Exam patterns, question-solving techniques, time management through weekly tests, chapter-wise tests, and full-length NDA-pattern mock exams.
Leadership skills, communication, confidence building, mental strength, group discussions, and group tasks for SSB Interview preparation.
Basic defence fitness routines including running, endurance training, flexibility exercises, and body strength drills.
NDA Eligibility Criteria
Understanding the requirements for NDA examination and how our foundation program prepares students from Class 9 onwards.
Educational Qualification
Army Wing: Class 12 (any stream)
Air Force & Naval Wing: Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics
Foundation Program: Class 9–12 (early preparation)
Age Limit
Candidate must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years
Exact date range specified by UPSC for each exam cycle
No relaxation for any category
Nationality & Marital Status
Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan
Marital Status: Must be unmarried
Marriage not allowed during NDA training
Why Choose SJS for NDA Foundation?
SJS has emerged as Saharanpur’s leading NDA preparatory school with a proven track record and comprehensive infrastructure.
Begin Your Defence Career Journey
Early preparation is the key to NDA success. Join our foundation program from Class 9 and build the strong foundation needed to crack one of India’s toughest examinations.
- Concept-based interdisciplinary curriculum
- Continuous assessment and feedback system
- Individualized learning pathways
- Technology-integrated smart classrooms
- Research-backed teaching methodologies
- Comprehensive student progress tracking
