New Careers Academy
Knowledge is Strength · Chandigarh
Best NDA Coaching in Chandigarh
NCA Academy is an NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh, founded in 1967, with 39,000+ selections. Classroom batches run at our Mohali campus — written exam and SSB interview under one roof, ex-defence mentors, and hostel on request.
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Written by the NCA Academy team · Reviewed by Capt. Dhaliwal, SSB Interview Mentor
NCA Academy (New Careers Academy) is an NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh, founded in 1967 and running from a campus at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali. Candidates from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Kharar and Zirakpur attend classroom batches here six days a week, and the SSB interview is taught in the same building rather than referred out to a separate SSB institute. Classroom NDA courses start at ₹32,000 for three months, and hostel accommodation is available on request for candidates travelling in from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal.
NDA Coaching in Chandigarh — At a Glance
Everything a candidate in the tricity usually asks before enrolling.
Recent NDA Selections
Cadets from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula who cleared the NDA written exam and the SSB interview after training at our campus.
NCA Academy · Chandigarh
Three Generations. One Academy.
Fathers, grandfathers and now sons — trained at our Chandigarh campus and commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces. Meet our 2nd and 3rd generation officers.
Iqbaljit Singh
CDS OTA · 3rd Generation
Third in his family to walk into the Sector 91 campus. His grandfather and father sat in the same classrooms before him.
Sartaj Mangat
CDS IMA · 3rd Generation
Prepared for IMA and the SSB board at our Mohali campus, as his father and grandfather did.
Angad Bains
CDS IMA · 3rd Generation
Cleared CDS and the SSB interview from this campus, following his father and grandfather into uniform.
Sartaj Singh
CDS OTA · 2nd Generation
Trained here for CDS OTA and now serves in the Indian Army.
Chirag Ghuman
AFCAT · 2nd Generation
His father studied here before him. Cleared the AFCAT written paper and took a top rank at the AEC SSB board.
NDA Coaching Fees
NDA coaching in Chandigarh runs both as classroom batches at the Mohali campus and online. A new batch starts every Tuesday.
| Plan | Fee | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded | ₹8,000 | Recorded Maths and GAT lectures for candidates outside the tricity who cannot attend the Mohali classroom. |
| Live + Recorded | ₹12,000 | Live classes on the same timetable as the Chandigarh classroom batch, with recordings for revision. |
| Mentor Support + SSB | ₹16,000 | Live classes, a dedicated mentor, and the SSB interview module taught by the same officers who run it on campus. |
| Programme | Fee | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year Programme | ₹1,60,000 | Two full years at the Mohali campus, written and SSB together, for candidates joining after Class 10. |
| 6-Month Programme | ₹48,000 | Six months of daily classroom hours in Sector 91, covering the whole written syllabus. |
| 3-Month Programme | ₹32,000 | A compressed three-month classroom run for candidates already in Class 12 or repeating a cycle. |
| Crash Course | ₹14,000 | Final-weeks revision at the campus, aimed at candidates who have already studied the syllabus once. |
Hostel: the campus hostel is ₹10,000 per month, billed separately from the course fee, and is mainly used by candidates travelling in from outside the tricity.
NDA 1 2027 and NDA 2 2027 Batches in Chandigarh
Admissions for both 2027 cycles are open now. A fresh classroom batch begins every Tuesday at Sector 91, which means a candidate from Chandigarh, Panchkula or Kharar never waits more than a week to start.
| Batch | Target exam | Mode | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGNI BATCH | NDA 1 2027 | Written and SSB together, at the Sector 91 campus or live online | Every Tuesday |
| LAKSHYA BATCH | NDA 1 2027 | Online live, 9-month intensive | Every Tuesday |
| VEER BATCH | NDA 2027 onwards | 2-year foundation for Class 11 and 12 | Rolling |
| RUDRA BATCH | SSB interview | 14-day intensive, Mohali or online | Every Tuesday |
Full details on the 2027 cycle: NDA 1 2027 notification · application form · complete exam guide · expected cut off.
NDA 2027 Age Limit and Eligibility
Every candidate who walks into our Sector 91 office is checked against the UPSC birth-date window before enrolling, because NDA 1 2027 and NDA 2 2027 accept different date ranges and applicants are routinely rejected on this alone. Candidates must also be unmarried.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens, plus the additional categories UPSC specifies in the notification |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Age | Roughly 16.5 to 19.5 years — we check the exact window in the notification at enrolment |
| Army wing | Class 12 pass or appearing, any stream |
| Navy and Air Force wings | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Physical standards | Height, weight and medical standards laid down by the Services — checked before enrolment |
Read the full breakdown: NDA 1 2027 eligibility explained — age, education and physical standards.
NDA 2027 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Both written papers are sat on the same day — Mathematics for 300 marks and the General Ability Test for 600 — and the five-day SSB interview that follows is worth 900. Our Chandigarh timetable is built around that split.
Detailed topic-by-topic coverage: NDA 1 2027 exam pattern and syllabus.
Preparation guides
What Is Covered in the NDA Syllabus?
The Sector 91 classroom covers the full UPSC syllabus for both papers. Candidates who want the complete topic-by-topic breakdown can read our national NDA coaching guide.
| Section | Topics covered |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Daily morning slot at the campus. Algebra, matrices, trigonometry, calculus, vector algebra and probability, taught against previous year questions rather than textbook order. |
| English | Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension drills, run as short daily sets instead of one long weekly class. |
| General Knowledge | Physics, chemistry, general science, history and geography, plus a separate current affairs session every day the campus is open. |
| SSB Interview | Screening, psychology tests, GTO tasks on our own obstacle ground, personal interview practice and conference — run on campus by retired officers. |
How Do Our Chandigarh Candidates Prepare for the NDA Exam?
Candidates who join our Chandigarh batches lose most marks in Mathematics and in the SSB interview, not in General Knowledge. Understanding where the marks actually sit changes how you spend your year.
Where the 1,800 marks sit
Half the 1,800 marks sit in the SSB interview, yet most candidates arriving at our Mohali campus have given it almost none of their preparation time.
- 01
Start with Mathematics
Paper 1 · 300 marks
In our Chandigarh batches, Mathematics is the paper that separates the shortlist from the rest. Morning classroom hours go on Class 11 and 12 fundamentals and previous year questions rather than fresh theory late in the cycle.
- 02
Treat GAT as two subjects
Paper 2 · 600 marks
GAT is really two subjects. Our timetable splits it: grammar and vocabulary drills in one slot, a daily current affairs session in another.
- 03
Solve previous year papers
Pattern recognition
Every Chandigarh batch works through past UPSC papers under exam clock. It builds speed and shows a candidate which topics are actually weak, early enough to fix them.
- 04
Prepare SSB from day one
900 marks
We start SSB work in the first month, not the last. Officer-like qualities are built across a whole batch cycle at the campus, not in the fortnight before a candidate travels to the board.
- 05
Take weekly mock tests
Measurement
Every Chandigarh batch sits a weekly full-length mock with an All India Rank, so a candidate sees where they stand nationally rather than only against classmates in the room.
- 06
Fix negative marking habits
Scoring
Negative marking punishes guessing on both papers. Our classroom mock reviews go through every wrong attempt and teach candidates when to leave a question alone.
Who Will Teach You?
SSB training at our Chandigarh campus is run by retired officers of the Indian Armed Forces — not by generalist tutors. The same people who have sat on selection boards prepare you to face one.
Indian Army
Capt. Dhaliwal
SSB Mentor · Psychologist
Leads psychology testing and personality development.
Indian Air Force
Gp Capt V.K. Aggarwal
SSB Interview Coach
Retired Group Captain. Conducts interview practice.
Indian Army
Col Ravi Sharma
SSB Mentor · GTO Expert
Retired Colonel. Takes the GTO ground tasks on the campus obstacle ground.
Indian Army
Lt Gen Dhaliwal
Senior Mentor
Retired Lieutenant General. Mentors candidates through selection.
NCA Academy
Hartaj Dhaliwal
SSB Strategist
Conducts personal interview practice and communication training.
Written Exam Faculty
The teaching team who take the daily Maths and GAT classes at the Sector 91 campus.
Aekanan
Written Exam Faculty
Amit
Written Exam Faculty
Gaurav
Written Exam Faculty
Harsh
Written Exam Faculty
Vishal
Written Exam Faculty
NDA Coaching · Chandigarh
Life at NCA — Inside Our Chandigarh Campus
This is what a normal day of NDA coaching in Chandigarh looks like at our Mohali campus: classroom hours in the morning, physical training on the ground, and SSB practice in the afternoon. Students from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Kharar and Zirakpur train here six days a week.
Officers are not made in the exam hall. They are made in the routine — the ground, the classroom, the discussion, the interview room.
Hear It From Selected Students
Cadets from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula describe the written exam and the SSB board in their own words.
How I Cleared NDA 1 2024
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Hardit AI — An NDA Mentor for Every Chandigarh Student
Every candidate enrolled at the Chandigarh campus also gets Hardit AI, a study mentor built around the NDA syllabus. It reads your mock results, flags weak topics before they cost marks in the real paper, and rebuilds the plan around your rank goal.
How Do You Choose an NDA Coaching Institute in Chandigarh?
Seven questions worth asking any NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh before you pay a fee, and how NCA Academy answers each one.
| What to ask | Why it matters | NCA Academy |
|---|---|---|
| How long has it been running? | In Chandigarh the coaching market turns over quickly. An institute that has run through many exam cycles has had its method corrected repeatedly, rather than riding one good year. | Running from Chandigarh since 1967 — 59+ years in the same city. |
| Is SSB taught on the same campus? | Most tricity candidates end up travelling to a second institute for SSB. That costs commuting time and breaks continuity between the people who taught you and the people assessing you. | Both taught at Sector 91, Mohali, under one roof. |
| Who takes the SSB sessions? | Ask whether the person running your mock board has actually sat on one. It is the single question that separates real SSB training from a rehearsed script. | Retired officers — a Lieutenant General, a Group Captain and Army officers — who conduct the boards themselves. |
| Are past students traceable? | Ask for names and photographs of candidates from your own city. A headline selection figure can be written by anyone. | Named tricity cadets with photographs, plus second and third generation officers from the same Chandigarh families. |
| Can you attend from outside the tricity? | A candidate in Sector 43 can attend daily; one in Ropar or Patiala cannot. Both routes have to exist and teach the same syllabus. | Yes — daily classroom batches at Sector 91, plus hostel for outstation candidates and live online plans. |
| Is the fee structure published? | In Chandigarh, fees quoted only over the phone tend to move depending on who is asking. | Every classroom and online fee published on this page, hostel included. |
| How large is a batch? | No one gets individual feedback in a hall of two hundred, which is how many local batches are run. | Batch sizes capped, with weekly tests and doubt sessions built into the timetable. |
Ask the same seven questions of any NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh you are considering, and compare the answers side by side.
Where Is NCA Academy in Chandigarh?
The campus is in Sector 91, Mohali — on the Chandigarh periphery, reachable from anywhere in the tricity.
Campus address
NCA Academy (New Careers Academy)
SCO 71, Sector 91
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali)
Punjab 160091
Phone: +91-95010-70051
Open: Monday to Saturday, until 9 pm
How to reach the campus
From ISBT Sector 43, Chandigarh — roughly 30 minutes by road via the Airport Road.
From Chandigarh Railway Station — roughly 40 minutes.
From Chandigarh International Airport — roughly 20 minutes.
From PGIMER / Sector 12 — roughly 35 minutes.
Batches and hostel
A new NDA batch starts every Tuesday. Classroom, online and hybrid options run in parallel.
Hostel: ₹10,000 per month for outstation candidates, charged separately from the course fee.
Rated 4.7 from 219 Google reviews.
Which Areas Does NCA Academy Serve?
Candidates travel to the Mohali campus from across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Chandigarh. Outstation students take the hostel option.
NDA Coaching Across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Kharar and Zirakpur
The Mohali campus sits at the centre of the tricity, so candidates from across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Kharar and Zirakpur attend the same classroom batches without relocating. Here is what the commute looks like from each.
NDA Coaching in Chandigarh
About 30 minutes from Sector 43 ISBT.
Candidates from Sectors 15, 32, 34 and the Panjab University belt travel down Airport Road for the morning batch. Many pair NDA written coaching with school in Chandigarh and attend evening classes.
NDA Coaching in Mohali
The campus is in Mohali itself, Sector 91.
Students from Phase 1 to Phase 11, Sector 70, Sector 82 and the Aerocity side reach the academy in under 20 minutes. This is the shortest commute of any tricity location.
NDA Coaching in Panchkula
About 45 minutes via the Zirakpur bypass.
Aspirants from Sectors 4, 10, 12A and MDC take the early batch and return the same day. Weekend SSB modules suit those who cannot travel daily.
NDA Coaching in Kharar
About 20 minutes on the Kharar–Landran road.
One of the largest feeder towns for our classroom batches. Students from Kharar, Sunny Enclave and Desu Majra commute daily without needing hostel.
NDA Coaching in Zirakpur
About 35 minutes via the Airport Road.
Candidates from VIP Road, Dhakoli and Peer Muchalla attend both classroom and hybrid batches. Hostel is available for those who prefer to stay on campus during the SSB module.
Travelling from further away? Candidates from Ropar, Patiala, Ambala, Jalandhar and Amritsar usually take the hostel option at ₹10,000 per month, or join the online batch and attend only the SSB interview module on campus.
Looking for NDA Coaching Classes in Chandigarh?
Candidates search for this in a dozen different ways — NDA coaching in Chandigarh, best NDA coaching in Chandigarh, NDA coaching classes Chandigarh, best NDA coaching centre in Chandigarh, NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh, NDA coaching in Mohali or simply NDA coaching near me. They all lead to the same campus at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali.
NCA Academy has been the answer to that search since 1967. Written exam and SSB interview taught together, ex-defence officers on the panel, hostel for outstation candidates, and a new batch every Tuesday. Rated 4.7 from 219 Google reviews.
Call +91-95010-70051 to check the next batch date, or visit the campus and sit in on a class before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh?
NCA Academy runs NDA coaching in Chandigarh from a campus at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali, and has done so since 1967. Classroom batches start every Tuesday, the SSB interview is taught in the same building, and candidates travel in daily from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Kharar and Zirakpur.
How much does NDA coaching in Chandigarh cost at NCA Academy?
Classroom NDA coaching in Chandigarh runs from ₹14,000 for the crash course to ₹1,60,000 for the two-year programme, with ₹32,000 for three months and ₹48,000 for six. Hostel is ₹10,000 a month on top. Online plans are ₹8,000, ₹12,000 and ₹16,000.
Is the SSB interview taught at the Chandigarh campus too?
Yes. Both run at Sector 91, Mohali — candidates do not travel to a second institute for SSB. SSB coaching covers psychology testing, GTO ground tasks and the personal interview, guided by retired officers including Capt. Dhaliwal, Gp Capt V.K. Aggarwal and Col Ravi Sharma.
How old is NCA Academy?
The academy has operated from Chandigarh since 1967, which is 59+ years in the same city, and now teaches the third generation of officers from some local families.
Do you offer NDA coaching for students outside Chandigarh?
Yes. Candidates outside the tricity who cannot reach Sector 91 daily take the online plans at ₹8,000, ₹12,000 or ₹16,000, or take the hostel option and attend the classroom batch.
How often is the NDA exam held, and who conducts it?
UPSC holds the NDA exam twice a year, as NDA 1 and NDA 2. Notifications, eligibility and exam dates are published on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in, and our Chandigarh office helps candidates check the birth-date window before they apply.
How do I reach NCA Academy from Chandigarh?
The campus is at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali. It is about 30 minutes from ISBT Sector 43 via Airport Road, about 40 minutes from Chandigarh Railway Station and about 20 minutes from Chandigarh International Airport.
Does NCA Academy provide hostel facility in Chandigarh?
Yes. Hostel accommodation is available for outstation candidates at ₹10,000 per month, charged separately from the course fee. Candidates from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal commonly take this option.
What are the NDA batch timings in Chandigarh?
A new NDA batch starts every Tuesday at the Mohali campus. The academy is open Monday to Saturday until 9 pm, and classroom, online and hybrid batches run in parallel.
How much does NDA coaching cost in Chandigarh?
Classroom NDA coaching in Chandigarh starts at ₹32,000 for the 3-month programme, ₹48,000 for 6 months and ₹1,60,000 for the 2-year programme including SSB. Online plans start at ₹8,000.
Is NCA Academy the best NDA coaching centre in Chandigarh?
NCA Academy has run NDA coaching in Chandigarh since 1967 and is rated 4.7 from 219 Google reviews. It teaches the NDA written exam and the SSB interview on one campus, with retired officers of the Indian Armed Forces on the interview panel. Judge any NDA coaching centre in Chandigarh on those three things: how long it has run, whether SSB is taught in-house, and who takes the sessions.
Do you run NDA coaching classes in Chandigarh on weekends?
Yes. Alongside the daily classroom batches, weekend NDA coaching classes suit school students in Chandigarh and working candidates. A new batch opens every Tuesday, and weekend SSB modules run separately for candidates travelling from Panchkula and Zirakpur.
Where can I find NDA coaching in Mohali?
The campus is in Mohali itself — SCO 71, Sector 91. Candidates searching for NDA coaching in Mohali are already at the right place: students from Phase 1 to Phase 11, Sector 70 and Sector 82 reach it in under 20 minutes.
Which is the top NDA coaching institute near me in Chandigarh?
If you are searching from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Kharar or Zirakpur, the Mohali campus at Sector 91 is the closest NCA Academy centre. Call +91-95010-70051 to check the next batch date and book a campus visit before enrolling.
Start your NDA preparation
Capped batch sizes, and a new classroom batch every Tuesday at Sector 91.
Why 39,000+ Students Trust NCA Academy
NDA Coaching Fees 2026 — Chandigarh & Mohali
Transparent pricing with no hidden charges | EMI options available
See the full breakdown on our NDA coaching fees in Chandigarh page.
* Fees are inclusive of study material, mock tests & digital notes. GST extra as applicable. Registration fee:₹2,000 (non-refundable).
Success Stories — Why 39,000+ Trust NCA Academy
Flight Lt. Jayraj Godse
Selected | Fighter Pilot
Outstanding coaching program. The faculty's expertise in SSB preparation was exceptional. Highly recommended for serious candidates.
Major Sagar Shetty
Army Officer | Commando
Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of NDA exam. Guidance throughout the selection process was invaluable.
Chirag Ghuman
SSB Selected | Naval Entry
Best decision to join NCA Academy. SSB preparation was next level. Cleared with flying colors. Thanks to the mentors!
Capt. Aryan Verma
Fighter Pilot | Air Force
Excellent mock tests and practical approach. The personalized guidance helped me clear NDA 1 2024. Top-notch academy!
Capt. Sourabh Yadav
Army Officer | Selected
Experienced faculty, structured coaching, and continuous support. NCA Academy made my dream of serving the nation possible.
Karanbir Singh Dhaliwal
SSB Selected | Defence Officer
Hostel facility, coaching quality, and guidance — everything was top-notch. Grateful to NCA Academy for this achievement.
Uday Pratap Singh
SSB Preparation | Selected
Best coaching center for NDA. Structured approach with expert faculty made all the difference. Highly recommended!
Arman Kumar
NDA Coaching | Selected
Clarity in concepts, focused training, and unwavering support. NCA Academy is the gold standard for NDA coaching.
Hear It From Our Selected Students
Real experiences from candidates who cracked NDA with NCA Academy coaching
Visit NCA Academy — Chandigarh & Mohali
📍 Chandigarh Centre
2570, Sector 35-C
Chandigarh – 160035
🕐 Open Daily | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Main Campus — Mohali
SCO-71, Sector 91
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) – 160091
🕐 Mon–Fri:9 AM – 8 PM | Sat–Sun:10:30 AM – 10 PM
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