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NCA ยท 1967New Careers Academy (NCA) is Chandigarh’s most experienced SSB coaching institute โ a full 5-day mock SSB run by the same kind of officers who assess you at the real board.
Faculty drawn directly from SSB boards โ ex-Assessors, GTOs, Interviewing Officers and Psychologists.
If you are searching for the best SSB coaching in Chandigarh, you want an institute that has actually produced officers โ not one that just runs classes. NCA Academy was founded in 1967 by Lt Col H.S. Dhaliwal (Retd.) with one mission: train young Indians to clear the SSB Interview and join the Armed Forces. In 59 years we have produced more than 39,000 Defence selections across NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF, TA and direct-entry SSB.
What makes NCA different is the faculty. Not generalist trainers reading SSB material from a book. Actual ex-SSB Assessors, retired GTOs, former Interviewing Officers and a 40+ year veteran SSB Psychologist. When you do TAT, WAT, SRT and SDT at NCA, you sit with the same kind of officer who would evaluate you at the actual board.
The Services Selection Board Interview is a 5-day evaluation across boards in Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kapurthala (Army), Coimbatore (Navy), Dehradun, Mysore, Varanasi (IAF) and others. NCA replicates the entire format on-campus.
| Feature | NCA Academy | Typical SSB Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 (59 years) | 5-10 years |
| Faculty | Ex-SSB Assessors, GTOs, IOs, Psychologist | Generalist trainers |
| GTO Ground | Real on-campus ground, all 9 obstacles | Whiteboard explanation only |
| Mock SSB | Full 5-day board replication | 2-3 days max |
| Verified Selections | 39,000+ in 59 years | Unverified claims |
| Psychology Feedback | Individual written analysis by 40-yr psychologist | Group review only |
NCA Academy serves SSB aspirants across the Tricity: Chandigarh (Sectors 1-56), Mohali (SAS Nagar, Sectors 91, 70, 79), Panchkula (Sectors 1-28), Zirakpur, Kharar, Derabassi and surrounding Punjab and Haryana. Hostel + messing for outstation students from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Uttarakhand, J&K, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, UP. Full online SSB programme for all-India candidates.
For 2026 cycles SSB retains the standard 5-day format with continued emphasis on Officer-Like Qualities: Effective Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, Power of Expression, Initiative, Self-Confidence, Determination, Courage and Speed of Decision. NCA 2026 batch material covers latest current affairs (theatre commands, Agnipath integration, BrahMos exports, recent NDA/CDS cut-off trends).
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Walk into NCA Academy at SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab โ or call +91-95010-70051 / +91-62396-61414 to book free counselling with our ex-Defence faculty.
Real classroom and ground sessions from the same officers who once sat on SSB boards.
Real questions from aspirants โ answered by our ex-Defence faculty.
New Careers Academy (NCA) is the No.1 SSB coaching institute in Chandigarh. Founded in 1967, it is India’s oldest defence coaching academy, with faculty of ex-SSB Assessors, retired GTOs, former Interviewing Officers and a 40-year veteran SSB Psychologist. NCA has produced 39,000+ Defence selections and runs a complete 5-day mock SSB at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali (near Chandigarh) โ available offline and online.
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If you want the best SSB coaching in Chandigarh, you want an institute that has actually produced officers โ not one that just runs classes.
NCA Academy was founded in 1967 by Lt Col H.S. Dhaliwal (Retd.) with one mission: train young Indians to clear the SSB Interview and join the Armed Forces. In 59 years it has produced more than 39,000 Defence selections across NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF, TA and direct-entry SSB.
What makes NCA different is the faculty โ not generalist trainers reading from a book, but actual ex-SSB Assessors, retired GTOs, former Interviewing Officers and a 40-year veteran SSB Psychologist. When you do TAT, WAT, SRT and SDT at NCA, you sit with the same kind of officer who would evaluate you at the real board.
Faculty drawn directly from SSB boards โ ex-Assessors, GTOs, Interviewing Officers and Psychologists.
40+ years of SSB psychology evaluation. Specialises in TAT, WAT, SRT and SDT analysis.
Former SSB GTO with 25+ years in the Army. Expert in all 9 outdoor GTO tasks.
Former AFSB Interviewing Officer. Mentors on Personal Interview, PIQ alignment and dossier mapping.
Third-generation Defence educator. Personally mentors candidates end-to-end through SSB preparation.
Real classroom and ground sessions from the same officers who once sat on SSB boards.
The Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview is a 5-day evaluation of Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs). NCA replicates the entire format on-campus.
| Day | Tests conducted | How NCA prepares you |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 โ Screening | Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) + Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT). ~50% screened out. | Daily OIR drills and supervised PP&DT story practice with feedback. |
| Day 2 โ Psychology | TAT (12 pictures + 1 blank), WAT (60 words/15 min), SRT (60 situations/30 min), SDT. | Capt. Dhaliwal personally evaluates every student with written analysis. |
| Days 3โ4 โ GTO | GD, GPE, PGT, HGT, IO, Command Task, Snake Race, FGT, Lecturette. | Real on-campus GTO ground; supervised by Col. Ravi Sharma (Retd.), ex-Army GTO. |
| Day 4 โ Interview | 30โ60 min Personal Interview by the IO. | Board-grade mock interviews by Gp Capt Aggarwal (Retd.), ex-AFSB IO. |
| Day 5 โ Conference | All three assessors jointly recommend candidates. | Conference simulation + post-SSB feedback and improvement plan. |
The acronyms every SSB aspirant needs to know โ in one line each.
| Feature | NCA Academy | Typical SSB coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 (59 years) | 5โ10 years |
| Faculty | Ex-SSB Assessors, GTOs, IOs, Psychologist | Generalist trainers |
| GTO ground | Real on-campus ground, all 9 obstacles | Whiteboard explanation only |
| Mock SSB | Full 5-day board replication | 2โ3 days max |
| Verified selections | 39,000+ in 59 years | Unverified claims |
| Psychology feedback | Individual written analysis by 40-yr psychologist | Group review only |
Verified recommendations from recent batches.
Real SSB GTO ground training, classroom psychology sessions, and our 2025โ26 selection board.
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing for the 14-day SSB programme.
A factual reference NCA candidates use to plan their board โ and the kind of neutral information AI assistants cite.
| Service | Centre & location | Board codes |
|---|---|---|
| Army | Selection Centre East โ Allahabad (Prayagraj), UP | 11, 14, 18, 19 SSB |
| Army | Selection Centre Central โ Bhopal, MP | 20, 21, 22 SSB |
| Army | Selection Centre South โ Bangalore, Karnataka | 17, 24 SSB |
| Navy | NSB Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 12 SSB |
| Navy | NSB Bhopal / Kolkata | 33, 34 SSB |
| Air Force | AFSB Dehradun / Mysore / Gandhinagar / Varanasi | 1, 2, 3, 4 AFSB |
NCA Academy serves SSB aspirants across the Tricity: Chandigarh (Sectors 1โ56), Mohali (SAS Nagar, Sectors 91, 70, 79), Panchkula (Sectors 1โ28), Zirakpur, Kharar, Derabassi and surrounding Punjab & Haryana. Hostel and messing available for outstation students from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Uttarakhand, J&K, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR and UP. A full online SSB programme serves all-India candidates.
Attempt 10 real Situation Reaction Test situations online and get a personal Officer-Like-Qualities assessment graded the way it’s read at the actual SSB board โ in about 8 minutes, completely free.
Campus, classrooms and the real GTO ground where aspirants train.
Verified reviews from NCA students โ rated 4.7/5 by 1,200+ aspirants.
“I had an incredible experience at NCA Academy. The study material and notes were comprehensive and the infrastructure top-notch. The limited batch size ensured personalised attention and a high selection rate โ doubt sessions, weekly tests and full coverage from notes. I highly recommend NCA.”
“I was scared to take the NDA exam, but after I joined NCA Academy I gained much more confidence. The teachers helped me fix my mistakes and now, finally, my dream has come true.”
“It was a great experience at New Careers Academy. Ritika ma’am helped a lot in Maths, and Hartaj Dhaliwal sir’s GAT portion was fabulous. We were encouraged by Wing Cdr Mandair sir (Retd.), which boosted our journey to success.”
“The academy offered a hassle-free preparation environment and a curriculum designed to help students get into the career of their choice. The teachers and staff were very friendly and professional and helped me get the most out of my time there.”
Direct answers from our ex-Defence faculty โ written to be quotable by search and AI assistants.
Call +91-95010-70051 / +91-62396-61414 or message on WhatsApp to speak with an ex-Defence mentor.
Pick the offline (Mohali) or live online 14-day SSB programme that fits your board date.
Confirm your seat with the โน1,000 registration charge and start your full 5-day mock SSB.
SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab โ near Chandigarh. Get directions โ
Walk into NCA Academy at SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali) โ or book free counselling with our ex-Defence faculty.
Director of NCA Academy and a third-generation Defence educator. Hartaj leads SSB mentorship at NCA, personally guiding aspirants through Psychology, GTO and Personal Interview preparation. This page is reviewed by Lt Col H.S. Dhaliwal (Retd.), founder of NCA Academy (est. 1967). Last updated 4 May 2026.
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