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Centurion Defence Academy is India’s most trusted defence coaching for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, MNS and SSB Interview. With the highest selection rate, Centurion is the Best NDA and SSB Coaching in India.
With an unmatched selection rate, Centurion is renowned for its holistic approach, offering comprehensive guidance and mentorship that covers both the written exams and the rigorous SSB Interview process.
As a leading Defence Coaching institute, Centurion continues to uphold its legacy in officer-cadre selections for the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.
With record SSB recommendations for NDA, CDS and AFCAT, including the direct entries, Centurion Defence Academy stands out as the best NDA and SSB Coaching in Lucknow/Dehradun, India for complete preparation.
Centurion Defence Academy has four centers in India, including three in Lucknow and one in Dehradun.
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Renowned for providing the highest recommendations for all officer cadre entries of the Indian Armed Forces, Centurion Defence Academy distinguishes itself as the top SSB Coaching in India. With a strong focus on screening tests, psychological assessments, GTO with 165+ obstacles, personal interview with individual profile mapping and PIQ analysis, Team Centurion has set a benchmark for holistic SSB preparation.
Psychologist Shishir Dixit
Chairman of Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow & Dehradun Center, Author of Ranneeti Book
MAJ GEN A.K. CHATURVEDI (Retd.) AVSM, VSM
Trained IO (DIPR), IO, CEPL
MAJ GEN SHAMMI SABHARWAL (Retd.)
IO, SSB Mentor C.D.A. Dehradun
Col Rajesh Kumar Sharma
GTO, Ex GTO - Bhopal & Kapurthala
Dr. (Col) Ajay Bahadur
Medical Expert – CDA
Gp Capt A Basu
Senior Interviewing Officer, Most experienced in SSBs (12+years, 4 tenures in AFSBs), Senior Mentor Centurion Lucknow & Dehradun Center
Lt. Col. Amit Srivastava
SM (Retd.) - Senior GTO Lucknow & Dehradun Centre
Lt. Col. Aditya Budhiraja (Retd.)
SSB Psychology Mentor, Dehradun
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Centurion Defence Academy has firmly established itself as the most-loved destination among students for defence exam preparation.
NDA की तैयारी के लिए Centurion Defence Academy में आकर मैंने बहुत कुछ सीखा। मैं NDA 149 बैच की छात्रा हूं और AIR-152 रैंक हासिल की। यहाँ की पढ़ाई और मार्गदर्शन ने मेरी तैयारी को सटीक दिशा दी। SSB Mentors की पूरी टीम ने हमें आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाने और SSB की चुनौती का सही तरीके से सामना करने में मदद की।
Centurion Defence Academy में NDA की तैयारी करना मेरे लिए बहुत फायदेमंद साबित हुआ। मैं NDA 153 बैच का छात्र हूं और मुझे AIR-287 रैंक मिली। यहाँ की पढ़ाई, सही मार्गदर्शन और Mock Test ने मेरी तैयारी को बेहतर बनाने में मदद की। SSB Mentors की पूरी टीम ने हमें आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाने और SSB की तैयारी में सही दिशा देने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।
Centurion में NDA की तैयारी करना मेरे लिए एक शानदार अनुभव रहा। मैं NDA 154 बैच का छात्र हूं और मुझे AIR-615 रैंक मिली। यहाँ के सभी टीचर्स बहुत सहयोगी हैं और हर स्टेप पर सही मार्गदर्शन मिलता है। हमारे SSB Mentor शिशिर सर ने आत्मविश्वास बढ़ाने और SSB के लिए सही दिशा में तैयारी कराने में बड़ी भूमिका निभाई।
I am Anjali, and I secured AIR 17 in NDA 153. The guidance at Centurion played a key role in my success. The classes, mock tests, and SSB preparation helped me stay focused and confident. The SSB sessions helped me improve my weaknesses and build a positive mindset. I am thankful to all the mentors for their support.
I, Anshika Verma, secured AIR 13 in NDA 153. I thank Centurion Defence Academy for their regular classes, test series, and expert SSB training. The guidance in SRT, PPDT, interview, and psychology sessions boosted my confidence and helped me achieve my dream.
I’m S. Benedict, AIR 192 in NDA 153 and AIR 12 in TES 52. Thanks to Centurion Defence Academy for their constant guidance, focused SSB training, and test preparation. Their support kept me motivated throughout. To all aspirants – stay consistent and believe in yourself.
NDA की तैयारी के लिए Centurion Defence Academy में Admission लेना मेरे सबसे अच्छे फैसलों में से एक रहा। मैं NDA 152 बैच का छात्र हूं और मुझे AIR-59 रैंक मिली। यहाँ की पूरी टीम बहुत मेहनती और समर्पित है। खासकर हमारे SSB Mentor शिशिर सर, जिन्होंने हमें एक अच्छे अफसर बनने के लिए तैयार किया।
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Advantage of Joining Centurion Defence Academy
✅ Exclusive Pragati Batch for Girls: Every 4th NDA girl is a proud Centurion.
✅ Brahmos Batch: Empowering Hindi medium students to excel.
✅ Foundation Batch Excellence: Highest final selections every time.
✅ 100+ Authentic Selections in 2025: And still counting.
✅ Trusted by the Best : Our Mentors Transform Sainik, RMS & RIMC Students into Top Defence Officers.
✅ Consistent Champions: Repeatedly producing AIR-1, AIR-2, and AIR-3 in defence exams.
✅ Centurion Prep Advantage: Air Library & Computer Lab for extra preparation.
✅ Expert Mentorship: India’s most experienced team for written and SSB interview prep.
✅ Seamless Hybrid Learning: With the Centurion Digital App.
✅ Personalized Success: Get individual guidance and tailored feedback.
✅ True Mentor vs. Umpire: Experience Par Excellence with Shishir Dixit Sir, our Chief Defence Exam Mentor.
✅ Strategic Content: Access Centurion Publications crafted by our R&D team.
✅ Defence Devotion: Our commitment is solely to the defence domain.
✅ Real Results: Every face featured in our posters is a genuine Centurion, not just a stock image.
✅ Proven & Trusted Highest Genuine Selection rate in India: All final selections come exclusively from our offline batches.
✅ Training Titans: India’s Largest Ground for Physical & GTO Mastery in Lucknow & Dehradun.
✅ Consistently Producing 3-4 Officers Weekly – Scaling New Heights
✅ Trusted by the Best: Our Mentors Transform Sainik, RMS & RIMC Students into Top Defence Officers
Why Centurion is Best Defence Coaching in India for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, MNS and SSB Interview?
Centurion Defence Academy is the best NDA coaching in India for NDA Written and SSB Interview Preparation. It also offers holistic guidance for complete NDA, CDS, MNS+NEET, AFCAT and SSB interview preparation. Centurion provides offline NDA, CDS, MNS, AFCAT and SSB coaching classes in Lucknow and Dehradun. Additionally, its online NDA, CDS, MNS, AFCAT and SSB courses are accessible through the Centurion Digital App. We provide the best NDA coaching classes in India, as our comprehensive NDA course not only covers the written exam but also emphasizes complete SSB interview preparation.
Over the past several years, we have consistently given the highest final selections for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other officer cadre exams. Under the visionary leadership of its Founder-Director and Chief SSB Mentor (Psychology) Sir Shishir Dixit, Centurion Defence Academy envisions that at least one member of every family should join the armed forces, rendering glorious services to the nation. Team Centurion is committed to providing defence aspirants with the best available resources and strategic guidance to help them achieve their dreams.
Key Features of Centurion Defence Academy
Centurion Defence Academy offers unique features that enhance the preparation of defence aspirants. Our written exam courses are distinguished by well-researched content curated by highly experienced teachers. Our students benefit from complete study materials that cover the entire syllabus, supplemented by doubt-clearing sessions and hybrid learning facilitated through our Centurion Digital app. We provide the latest content developed by our R&D team, including updated current affairs notes. To ensure performance assessment of our students, we focus on weekly mock tests and previous year’s question papers.
Best Defence Coaching in India
Known as India’s #1 Defence Coaching Institute, Centurion Defence Academy is the leading Top NDA and SSB coaching center that provides 100% result-oriented guidance to enable young aspirants to achieve their dream of joining the prestigious National Defence Academy to become officers in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. Team Centurion is committed to preparing NDA aspirants for selfless service to the nation.
Best NDA & NDA Foundation Coaching in India
We, at Centurion Defence Academy, provide NDA Foundation Coaching for young NDA aspirants with a productive learning environment to help them prepare for both school-level exams and the NDA exam. Our NDA foundation course has been designed in a way that meets the requirements of the 11th and 12th classes and NDA simultaneously. With a remarkable track record of selections, Centurion is the best NDA Foundation coaching in India. We ensure thorough coverage of the syllabus, provide updated study materials, and conduct mock tests for effective preparation. With personalized guidance and performance analysis, our NDA foundation students excel in their preparation. GTO ground exposure and advanced SSB preparation contribute to a comprehensive training experience. Most importantly, Centurion focuses on instilling military leadership qualities in its students.
Best SSB Coaching in India - Join 21 Days SSB Course
In our 21-Day SSB Interview course, we provide specialized guidance from India’s Elite SSB Panel. Our SSB course provides a thorough overview of the SSB Interview process, including insights into clearing screening tests and case study-based guidance for psychological tests. Our students gain access to the popular “Ranneeti SSB Book” and benefit from complete dossier assessments by experienced Interviewing Officers (IOs). We have India’s largest GTO ground featuring over 165 obstacles. We facilitate practical training sessions and mentorship for SSB by DIPR-trained assessors. As part of our SSB Interview course, candidates undergo rigorous SSB mock interviews. We also provide CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System) training, under the guidance of a retired Air Force pilot.
Trusted Defence Coaching Institute Authentic Selections
What sets us apart is the trust we have received over the years as one of India’s most reputable defence coaching institutes. The affection and esteem we receive from our students nationwide fill us with pride and gratitude.
Our commitment to authenticity in selections distinguishes us from other institutes. As a leading defence coaching institution, we consistently prioritize our students’ needs and strive to provide them with the best guidance, infrastructure and facilities for their preparation. Whether in Lucknow or Dehradun, both our offline centers maintain the same high standards of guidance and infrastructure. Our online platform, accessible through the Centurion Digital App, extends our reach to students across the country.
We believe that achieving excellence in academics alone isn’t sufficient for success in armed forces selections. Therefore, our approach focuses on developing both academic talent and enhancing the personality profiles of our students.
This holistic approach is visible in our courses and teaching methodologies, which emphasize not only the written exam but also thorough preparation for the SSB interview. We follow a holistic approach of Written + SSB to ensure comprehensive guidance for our students. These exclusive features make us the premier choice in India for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, MNS and SSB interview preparation.