A career of the noble mission that puts service before self is what a career in Defence is all about. There are frontline and backend career options available.
These are categorized into four types:
- 1. The Indian Army
- 2. The Indian Air Force
- 3. The Indian Navy and
- 4. The Indian Coast Guard.
Each discipline mentioned above is a lengthy subject in itself. Apart from that, there are other career options in defence services such as Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF), National Security Guard (N.S.G.), Interservice institutions such as N.D.A., N.C.C., DSSC, Border Roads Organisation, Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, and many more.
In this article, we will be learning about the top 5 Defence colleges in Hyderabad, which will make your work easy and give you a brief overview of the colleges and the courses offered.
1. Vizag Defence Academy
An academy with a philosophy of “be bold, dare and do”. According to them,” Nothing is impossible”, & no obstacle is insurmountable. Once your mind is made up, and you stand firm as a rock, no one can stop you from gaining your goal and crowning yourself with success. This Academy was established as a top-ranking institute 25 years ago, solely to help serious students achieve success in Defence exams by providing the highest quality coaching.
They have contributed to nearly half of the total selections in Andhra Pradesh since 1994, with a total job selection of 11,000. The ranks/positions achieved by their students are pilot officers, acting sub-lieutenant, second lieutenant, Air Craftsmen, Petty Officer etc. The Primary course of instruction with the Academy pertains to Defence Oriented courses such as NDA/CDS (UPSC), NAVEL ENGG (including written and S.S.B. Interview Coaching), ARTIFICER APPRENTICE, DOCKYARD APPRENTICE, NAVY SAILORS, AIR FORCE TECHNICAL / NON-TECHNICAL, ARMY, SAINIK, MILITARY SCHOOLS & RIMC. The secondary course pertains to 2 years Intermediate (M.P.C.) from State Intermediate Board of Education with parallel free coaching for all Defence Jobs. INTENSIVE JOB COURSES: YEARLY / HALF YEARLY.
Our Branches :
Hyderabad:
Contact Details : 9391886666, 9390886666
Email – vizagdefenceacademy2008@yahoo.com
Address : Kundhenpally, Keesara Road(M), Hyderabad – 501 301.
Visakhapatnam :
Contact Details : (+91) 891 2540294, 2507975, 2736266
Email – vizagdefenceacademy2008@yahoo.com
Address : 104 Area Bus Stop, Marripalem Main Road Marripalem Main Road Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Vijayawada :
Contact details : 7799777343, 7799777626, 7799777636, 7799777646
Email : vizagdefenceacademy2008@yahoo.com
Address : Near Gannavaram Toll Gate, Vijayawada A.P – 521109.
2. Hyderabad Defence Academy
Second, on the list is Hyderabad Defence Academy. With the motto of “Born To Fight, Trained To Kill, Prepare To Die But Never I Will”, it is one of the best Defence Colleges in Hyderabad. They offer personal, unique attention to every student to excel and gain the skills they need to get through the Defence Jobs. One-on-one feedback from Trainer/Teacher prepares our students to deliver their best. With groundbreaking developmental plans, comfortable accommodation with fresh food, and highly skilled and experienced Lecturers, students get a chance to explore themselves and out-compete others.
It imparts training to the students who target to join the Engineering Branch of Navy and Army. The total training programme includes Two-year Integrated Intermediate (M.P.C.) exams coaching along with Physical Training and Written Test Coaching.
Contact Information – 9515234222 / 8008122933 / 7893319710
Email – hyderabaddefenceacademy@gmail.com
Address: Rangapur, Keesara, Near ECIL X Roads (former KITES Institute Building), Hyderabad, Telangana – Pincode 508126.
3. Sri Sai Defence Academy
This Academy organizes seminars and workshops with defence officers and experts in soft skills to train the Defence aspirants to think, feel and express like a Defence officer. Their comprehensive approach towards Defence exams preparation has received an overwhelming response, and they hope to establish a pan India presence of Sri Sai Defence Academy in the near future .
The Primary course of instruction with Academy pertains to Defence Oriented course such as
- NDA/CDS (UPSC)
- NAVEL ENGG (including written and S.S.B. Interview Coaching) ARTIFICER APPRENTICE
- DOCKYARD APPRENTICE
- NAVY SAILORS
- AIR FORCE TECHNICAL/ NON TECHNICAL,
- ARMY and So on.
The secondary course pertains to 2 years Intermediate (M.P.C.) from State Intermediate Board of Education with parallel free coaching for all Defence Jobs.
INTENSIVE JOB COURSES: (YEARLY / HALF YEARLY)
Sri Sai Defence Academy Conducts an exclusive Intensive course for the entrance of all the above jobs. It admits boys in the Residential / Semi Residential / Day’s College of Intermediate (M.P.C.) English & Telugu Media .
Contact ::+91 970878897, +91 97048 83837
Email- srisaidefenceacademy2015@gmail.com
4. Yuva Defence Academy
Established in the year 2009, this Academy has never turned back since. Crossing many hurdles within a short period, the Academy has proved its activities for all aspirants’ all-around excellence.
Y.D.A. trains the student to be disciplined and job oriented and gives a worth full education to Intermediate and Graduation studies simultaneously. The Academy trains the young, brings out their inborn skills and moulds their strong potentialities to build up a strong Nation. Y.D.A. stands in an esteemed position, always heading up-front in giving great warriors as nation’s assets.
- INTERMEDIATE – M.P.C, M.E.C, C.E.C (EM/TM) With the Air Force, Navy, Army N.D.A. Coaching
- DEGREE
- B-Sc (General and Computer Science)
- B-Com (General and Computer Science)
- With the Air Force, Navy, Army & S.S.B. Coaching (Any group in Inter should have secured 50%)
Contact details and address
Address- 3rd floor, #5-5-181/1, Prasanth Nagar, Near Panama Circle, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana 500070
Contact- 9032334121 | 9502929280 |
Email – yuvadefenceacademyhyd@gmail.com
5. Officers Academy
Established in 1988, the Academy has performed well for the past 23 years and has demonstrated professionalism and dedication in its field of work. The Officers Academy has in its own way made a significant contribution towards this end. In the past two decades and a half, it has played a pivotal role in shaping the minds and carving careers of thousands of students who resolved to strengthen the roots of our great nation. This has been possible through a synergy of duty, discipline and dedication. The Academy constantly endeavors to keep adding new and innovative courses about different competitive examinations, depending upon its changing scenario. Therefore, it is advisable to always check with the academy reception for the additions of new courses introduced or in the pipeline.
The institution is one of the leading training academies in the state in the field of training students and aspirants to handle,
ENGINEERING (AIEEE, BITSAT, V.I.T.) and
MEDICAL (AIIMS, AFMC, ACMS, C.M.C., P.M.T., JIPMER & EAMCET) entrance exams both at the State and National levels besides the regular intermediate IPE 1st & 2nd Year MPBC group.
The Armed Forces training wing of the Academy trains students for a career in the Armed Forces as class I commissioned officers at the National level through the NDA/CDS written exams and the S.S.B. interviews.
Contact- 040 2783 4739
Email- officersacademyhyderabad@gmail.com
Address
Officers Academy
10-3-166/C, St. John’s Road
Lane opp. Apollo Hospital
Opp. to Wesley Girls Junior College
Secunderabad – 500025
General Requirements:
To join N.D.A., an aspirant must appear N.D.A. written entrance exam conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). It is a national level examination, which is organized two times in a year, i.e. N.D.A. 1 and N.D.A. 2, generally, in April and September to recruit new cadets for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and the aspirants have to meet certain educational as well as physical eligibility criteria.
Physical Requirements Joining NDA Course
The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability that is likely to interfere with military duties’ efficient performance. There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or underweight.
Physical Standards
The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms (162.5 cms. for Air Force).
Weight: minimum – 50 kgs
The chest should be well developed. A fully expanded chest should not be less than 81 cms. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms.
Visual Standard
Distance Vision (Corrected) ———– Better Eye 6/6; Worse Eye 6/9
Uncorrected without glass————— 6/6, 6/9
Candidates who habitually wear spectacle—- Not eligible for Air Force
Myopia should not be more than -2.5D, including Astigmatism and manifest
Hypertrophy not more than +3.5D, including Astigmatism.
Colour vision —————————– CP-III (Defective Safe).
CONCLUSION:
There is no better joy than the joy of serving the nation. The valour, pride and the feeling of fulfilment for a purpose to safeguard the nation is itself an indescribable benefit of being a part of the army. There are other perks of it like :
Job security : Going through rigorous training and placement, Job security is something that is needed for the hour. There is thus job security throughout the tenure one is serving the army.
Postretirement benefits – Acknowledgement and immense respect, a regular pension are some of the postretirement benefits.
Family Security is one of the most important things. It is taken care of by various security programs from the army personnel to safeguard their family in terms of health, education, and more.