Securing a place in the National Defence Academy (NDA) is a dream for thousands of defence aspirants across India. But making the merit list, especially among top-ranked candidates, takes consistent effort, determination, and focused preparation.

Continuing its journey of preparing future officers for the Indian Armed Forces, Centurion Defence Academy has recorded an impressive performance in the NDA 157 Merit List. With 40+ candidates featured in its shared selection data, including 9 students in the Top 50, 13 in the Top 100 and 17 in the Top 150, the academy has plenty of achievements to celebrate.

The biggest highlight is the performance of Jatin Singh and Sumira Tiwari, who both secured AIR 11. They are joined by seven other students who have earned positions among the country’s top 50 candidates.

But this achievement is not limited to a few top ranks. Students from different cities, schools and educational backgrounds have found their names in the NDA 157 Merit List, making this a proud moment for the entire Centurion family.

Let’s take a closer look at the results and the students behind these achievements.

NDA 157 Results – Centurion Defence Academy at a Glance

The numbers provide a quick picture of Centurion’s performance in NDA 157.

Achievement	Number of Students
Total candidates in shared results data	40+
Students in AIR Top 50	9
Students in AIR Top 100	13
Students in AIR Top 150	17

Having nine candidates in the Top 50 is a particularly significant highlight. It shows that Centurion students have performed strongly across the higher positions of the merit list.

Centurion’s 9 Students in NDA 157 Top 50 – Detailed Achievements

The most exciting part of this result is the performance of nine Centurion students who secured positions within the Top 50. Each student has a different background and preparation journey, but they share the same ambition of serving the nation in uniform.

Let’s get to know these achievers.

1. Jatin Singh – AIR 11

Centurion Defence Academy, Dehradun | Alakshya Public School

Jatin Singh secured an impressive AIR 11 in the NDA 157 Merit List, making him one of the highest-ranked candidates among Centurion’s students.

Hailing from Uttarakhand, Jatin was associated with Centurion’s Dehradun centre and enrolled in the Written + SSB preparation programme. His achievement is a proud moment for the academy and another reminder of what focused preparation can lead to.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 11
• UPSC Roll Number: 1450926
• SSB Board: Not available in the shared data
• Centurion Centre: Dehradun
• Preparation Programme: Written + SSB
• Hometown: Uttarakhand
• School: Alakshya Public School

2. Sumira Tiwari – AIR 11

Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow | CMS Gomti Nagar 1

Sharing the AIR 11 position with Jatin Singh, Sumira Tiwari has delivered another outstanding performance in NDA 157.

A student of CMS Gomti Nagar 1, Lucknow, Sumira was associated with Centurion’s Lucknow centre and received SSB preparation through the academy. Her achievement adds to the academy’s strong representation among the highest-ranked candidates.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 11
• UPSC Roll Number: 2652013
• SSB Board: 4 AFSB
• Centurion Centre: Lucknow
• Preparation Programme: SSB
• Hometown: Lucknow
• School: CMS Gomti Nagar 1

3. Sheetal Mehta – AIR 14

Centurion Defence Academy, Dehradun | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Champawat

Sheetal Mehta secured AIR 14 in the NDA 157 Merit List, bringing another excellent result to Centurion’s Top 50 achievements.

Originally from Champawat, Uttarakhand, Sheetal studied at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Champawat. She was associated with the academy’s Dehradun centre for SSB preparation.

Her achievement highlights the presence of students from different parts of Uttarakhand among the top NDA merit-list candidates.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 14
• UPSC Roll Number: 5444081
• SSB Board: Not available in the shared data
• Centurion Centre: Dehradun
• Preparation Programme: SSB
• Hometown: Champawat, Uttarakhand
• School: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Champawat

4. Aditi Shukla – AIR 20

Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow | St. Antony’s Inter College

Aditi Shukla secured AIR 20 in NDA 157, making her one of the academy’s highest-ranked achievers.

A student of St. Antony’s Inter College, Lucknow, Aditi was associated with Centurion’s Lucknow centre and appeared for her SSB interview at 4 AFSB.

Her result is another proud addition to the academy’s impressive Top 50 performance.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 20
• UPSC Roll Number: 2643451
• SSB Board: 4 AFSB
• Centurion Centre: Lucknow
• Preparation Programme: SSB
• Hometown: Lucknow
• School: St. Antony’s Inter College

5. Anupriya Sagoi – AIR 31

Centurion Defence Academy, Dehradun | Mount Litera School

Anupriya Sagoi secured AIR 31 in the NDA 157 Merit List, further strengthening Centurion’s presence among the top-ranked candidates.

Originally from Dehradun, Anupriya studied at Mount Litera School and was associated with the academy’s Written + SSB preparation programme.

Her achievement is another example of the strong performance delivered by Centurion students in this merit list.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 31
• UPSC Roll Number: 1449794
• SSB Board: NSB Kolkata
• Centurion Centre: Dehradun
• Preparation Programme: Written + SSB
• Hometown: Dehradun
• School: Mount Litera School, Dehradun

6. Pooja – AIR 36

Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow | Cambridge Public School

Pooja from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, secured AIR 36 in NDA 157.

Associated with Centurion’s Lucknow centre, she participated in the academy’s SSB (SRNTH) preparation programme. Her achievement adds another name to the growing list of Centurion students who have secured positions among the country’s top 50 candidates.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 36
• UPSC Roll Number: 1149181
• SSB Board: Allahabad
• Centurion Centre: Lucknow
• Preparation Programme: SSB (SRNTH)
• Hometown: Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
• School: Cambridge Public School

7. Shambhavi Singh – AIR 38

Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow | CMS

Shambhavi Singh secured AIR 38 in the NDA 157 Merit List, adding another strong achievement to Centurion’s Lucknow centre results.

A student of CMS, Lucknow, Shambhavi’s name among the Top 50 candidates makes this result even more special for the academy.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 38
• UPSC Roll Number: 2641467
• SSB Board: Not available in the shared data
• Centurion Centre: Lucknow
• Preparation Programme: Not available in the shared data
• Hometown: Lucknow
• School: CMS

8. Gia Jobin – AIR 40

Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow | Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School

Gia Jobin secured AIR 40 in NDA 157, adding another impressive achievement to Centurion’s Top 50 list.

Coming from Chembumukku, Kakkanad, Gia studied at Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School. She was associated with Centurion’s Lucknow centre and completed her SSB preparation through the academy.

Her SSB interview was conducted at AFSB Mysore.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 40
• UPSC Roll Number: 2441368
• SSB Board: AFSB Mysore
• Centurion Centre: Lucknow
• Preparation Programme: SSB
• Hometown: Chembumukku, Kakkanad
• School: Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School

9. Pragya Chauhan – AIR 43

Centurion Defence Academy, Dehradun | Summer Valley School

Completing Centurion’s list of nine Top 50 achievers is Pragya Chauhan, who secured AIR 43 in NDA 157.

A student of Summer Valley School, Dehradun, Pragya was associated with Centurion’s Dehradun centre and enrolled in the Written + SSB preparation programme.

She appeared for her SSB interview at 34 SSB Allahabad. Her achievement completes an impressive set of nine Centurion candidates in the Top 50.

Achievement Details:

• All India Rank: 43
• UPSC Roll Number: 1447588
• SSB Board: 34 SSB Allahabad
• Centurion Centre: Dehradun
• Preparation Programme: Written + SSB
• Hometown: Dehradun
• School: Summer Valley School

A Proud Top 50 Performance by Centurion Students

From Jatin Singh and Sumira Tiwari at AIR 11 to Pragya Chauhan at AIR 43, all nine candidates have contributed to this remarkable achievement.

The results also highlight the contribution of both Centurion’s Lucknow and Dehradun centres, with students from different schools and regions securing positions among the top 50.

For the academy, these ranks represent more than just numbers. They reflect the hard work of students, the support of parents and the collective efforts of mentors throughout the preparation journey.

Centurion Students in NDA 157 Top 100

Centurion’s performance continued beyond the Top 50. Four more students secured positions between AIR 51 and AIR 100, taking the total number of candidates in the Top 100 to 13.

Here are the achievers:

AIR	Student Name	Centurion Centre	School
62	Aadya Tripathi	Lucknow	Army Public School, New Cantt, Prayagraj
75	Piyush Kumar Sharma	Dehradun	BSSVDPS Hathras
90	Shivam Kumar	Lucknow	Dr. BRA SOSE, Hari Nagar, Delhi
96	Hardik Rameshbhai Sisodiya	Lucknow	JNV Porbandar

Hardik Rameshbhai Sisodiya, who secured AIR 96, was also associated with Centurion’s SSB (SRNTH) batch. He appeared for his SSB interview at 1 AFSB.

These four achievements further strengthen the academy’s representation in the NDA 157 Top 100.

More Centurion Achievers in NDA 157 Top 150

The academy’s results continued to grow with four additional students securing positions between AIR 101 and AIR 150.

AIR	Student Name	Centurion Centre	School
119	Sundaram Kamath	Lucknow	Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Kanchrapara
121	Aaradhya Badoni	Not specified	St. Patrick’s Academy
131	Raj Singh	Dehradun	Seven Oaks School
136	Vijay	Dehradun	Sainik School Kunjpura

With these candidates, Centurion’s total reaches 17 students in the Top 150 of the NDA 157 Merit List.

Other Centurion Students Featured in NDA 157 Merit List

Beyond the Top 150, several more candidates from Centurion Defence Academy have secured positions in the merit list.

Here are the remaining 17 candidates:

AIR	Student Name	Centurion Centre	School
186	Shivam Gautam	Dehradun	Sainik School Golpara
224	Parag Sharma	Lucknow	Lucknow Public College
236	Govind Dave	Not specified	Merit Higher Secondary School
237	Dev Tomar	Dehradun	St. Francis School, Baraut
263	Divyanshu Patel	Lucknow	LPS South City
266	Shashwat Vishwakarma	Lucknow	Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gomti Nagar
351	Shaswat Pandey	Lucknow	Sainik School Lucknow
364	Yash Chahal	Dehradun	Sainik School Kunjpura
391	Bhargab Kalita	Dehradun	Sainik School Goalpara
419	Priyangshu Saha	Dehradun	Sainik School Goalpara
428	Aviral Dagar	Not specified	KV No. 3, Faridabad
439	Shiv Narayan	Lucknow	Sainik School Kunjpura
472	Ansh Agrahari	Lucknow	Renaissance Academy
481	Ravi Raj Singh	Dehradun	PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gol Market, New Delhi
487	Arpit Pal	Not specified	S.R. Public School
500	Aman Gurjar	Lucknow	Sainik School Rewa
532	Mehebub SK	Dehradun	Sainik School Purulia, West Bengal

These results show that Centurion’s presence in NDA 157 extends across the merit list, with candidates from both its Lucknow and Dehradun centres.

How Centurion Defence Academy Supports NDA Aspirants

Getting selected through the NDA examination requires preparation across multiple stages. Candidates must first clear the UPSC written examination, qualify for the SSB interview and meet the prescribed medical standards and final merit requirements.

This is why NDA preparation needs to go beyond classroom learning and syllabus completion.

At Centurion Defence Academy, students receive guidance for different stages of the NDA selection process.

1. Structured NDA Written Examination Preparation

The written examination requires a clear understanding of Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Students work on strengthening their concepts, understanding the examination pattern and improving their accuracy through regular practice.

2. Regular Mock Tests and Performance Analysis

Mock tests help candidates become familiar with the actual examination environment. They also help students identify weaker areas, manage time and work on improving their performance.

3. Comprehensive SSB Interview Preparation

Clearing the written examination is only one part of the NDA journey. The SSB interview evaluates a candidate’s personality, potential and suitability for a career as an officer.

Centurion’s SSB preparation covers important assessment areas, including:

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)
• Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
• Word Association Test (WAT)
• Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
• Self Description Test (SDT)
• Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
• Personal Interview

The aim is to help aspirants understand the assessment process, recognise their strengths and work on areas that require improvement.

4. Personality Development and Mentorship

The journey towards becoming an officer is not just about academic performance. Communication, awareness, decision-making, confidence and teamwork are also important.

Through structured preparation and mentorship, students get opportunities to work on these areas and approach the selection process with greater clarity.

NDA 157 – A Proud Milestone, But the Journey Continues

Every NDA merit-list achievement represents months of preparation, hard work and determination. Behind every AIR is a student who has worked towards a dream and a family that has supported that ambition.

The NDA 157 results have given Centurion Defence Academy several reasons to celebrate. With 9 students in the Top 50, 13 in the Top 100, 17 in the Top 150 and 34 candidates featured in the shared results data, this is a significant milestone for the academy.

However, the journey does not end with a merit-list position. For these young achievers, it marks another important step towards their future in the Armed Forces.

Centurion Defence Academy congratulates all its NDA 157 achievers, their parents and everyone who contributed to their preparation journey.

From AIR 11 to AIR 532, every achievement matters, every effort deserves recognition, and every dream of wearing the uniform deserves encouragement.

Begin Your NDA Preparation Journey with Centurion Defence Academy

Inspired by the achievements of NDA 157 candidates? If you are also preparing to join the National Defence Academy, the right preparation and consistent effort can help you move closer to your goal.

Centurion Defence Academy offers preparation programmes for:

• NDA
• CDS
• AFCAT
• MNS
• SSB Interview
• NDA Foundation

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Start preparing today for your dream of joining the Indian Armed Forces.

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