The first step to pave a way for a successful defence officer career comes in making the right decision to choose an ideal defence coaching academy. With so many recommendations from friends, families, social media, Instagram stories and reels, it becomes difficult to determine as to which defence academy is an ideal one?
The entire thing brought forth in this article is the checklist of points that must be considered while choosing an ideal defence coaching academy:
1. Experienced and Qualified Faculty
The most important and actual, part of any reputed coaching academy is it’s faculty. Only a few institutions for SSB coaching are having teachers with experience, with a proven track record for successfully preparing future officers. Amongst them, only a few defence coaching academy have retired defence officers who have an expert qualification in handling the challenges when it comes to impart SSB coaching to aspirants. LEAD Academy has a fair mix of subject experts and SSB mentors who hail from defence background and this gives an edge to LEAD Academy when compared to other competitors.
2. Complete Study Material and Regular Practice and Mock Tests
Good coaching academies always provide extensive and apt study materials, covering theoretical ideas and actual applications. LEAD Academy offers very thorough material to build and clarify ideas for preparing candidates for written exams for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Sainik & Military School. Also consistent practice is a key for succeeding in defence entrance exams. LEAD Academy conducts regular mock tests and practice sessions to help students to get used to the pattern of exams and the timings associated with it. This practice goes a long way in enhancing speed and accuracy in problem-solving, which is significant in clearing competitive exams.
3. Physical Fitness Training
A healthy body and a healthy mind is an essential aspect to be looked into while preparing an aspirant to become an officer. As a soldier, endurance and fitness are essential practices. LEAD Academy has state of art physical training infrastructure and along with its scientific training schedules it helps candidates prepare for the physical part of the selection process.
4. Personalized Attention and Mentorship
Guidance from a mentor can change a candidate’s preparation journey significantly. The model of teaching used in LEAD Academy enables instructors to ensure that students are guided based on their strengths and weaknesses, unlike other academies. This mentorship inspires and motivates the students to perform at their best.
5. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
Learning is more enjoyable and effective in a well-equipped and modern setting. LEAD Academy, boast of purpose built, modern facilities that reap maximum benefits from both new technologies and modern teaching approaches. The class rooms are backed up by sound IT infrastructure which helps candidates attempt SRT, TAT, Story writing and other psychological tests within time constraints and give them an actual feel of SSB. At LEAD Academy all types of GTO training setups are present and aspirants can practice individual group tasks, half group tasks, Obstacle training, Group discussions etc. which are part of the assessment during SSB Interviews.
6. Track Record of Success
The effectiveness of an institution can be measured by the most important metric, the success rate of its alumni. In the defence community one can obtain powerful insight through research past result and testimonials to analyze the quality of training from the institution.
7. Hostel Facilities
It can happen that your preferred institution’s distance in relation to your home or place of boarding facilities can affect your choice. For example, defence aspirants are sometimes seen drawn to cities where SSB Coaching academies are present and these aspirants pay more for accommodation and stay vis-a- vis actual training. At LEAD Academy we offer hostel facilities coexisting with the academy and that too at affordable costs. We make sure candidates gain from coaching and don’t waste time in settling, commuting and fulfilling basic need of stay, food and basic chores of student life.
8. Holistic Development Programs
Beyond enhancing academic excellence, the development of leadership qualities, communication skills, and ethical values is important for a defence aspirant. LEAD Academy offers comprehensive programs that focus on personality development, group discussions, and interview preparation can significantly enhance a candidate’s confidence and competence.
Final Thoughts
In choosing which academy to pursue your defence dream, it is critical to look at its reputation, faculty, study material offered, guidance, mentorship, infrastructure, affordable rates, and above all its success results.
Hope this article will help you in making a right choice.