Best CDS Coaching in India
UPSC CDS preparation for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA — English, GK and Elementary Mathematics — with SSB interview training till selection.
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CDS Coaching in India
Aspirants from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal, J&K, the North-East and beyond join through live online batches or move into our Delhi hostel.
Who it is for: Graduates and final-year students targeting IMA, INA, AFA or OTA (men and women).
Every batch at Cadets Academy is built around one idea: clearing the written exam is only half the journey. That is why SSB interview training — screening, psychology, group tasks and the personal interview — runs alongside the written syllabus, taught by mentors who understand how boards assess Officer-Like Qualities.
English
Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and error-spotting practice with daily drills.
General Knowledge
Static GK, polity, history, geography, science and focused defence current affairs.
Elementary Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration and trigonometry for IMA/INA/AFA aspirants.
OTA track
English + GK only plan for OTA aspirants, including women candidates.
Built for Pan India
Live online batches
Join from anywhere with live classes, evaluated tests and online mock interviews.
Residential option
Outstation students can live in the hostel near the campus with a fixed routine.
Hindi & English medium
Teaching and doubt-solving in both languages.
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CDS fee & hostel
| Programme | Fee |
|---|---|
| Written exam (NDA / CDS / AFCAT / CAPF) | |
| Foundation Course — 6 months | ₹50,000 |
| 1-Year Course with SSB Interview (till selection) | ₹95,000 |
| Crash Course — 3 months | ₹35,000 |
| Crash Course — 45 days | ₹25,000 |
| Hostel | |
| Written-exam students | ₹7,500 / month |
| SSB / AFSB students | ₹8,000 / month · ₹5,000 for 15 days |
Fee list effective 25 Oct 2026. Every written-exam course includes SSB interview training sessions. Confirm the current fee with a counsellor before paying.
CDS questions
Which is the best CDS coaching in India?
Look for experienced mentors, regular mock tests, real SSB practice and honest results. Cadets Academy (since 2005, Mukherjee Nagar) combines all four, with SSB interview training included in every written-exam course and a full GTO ground for practice.
What is the fee for CDS coaching at Cadets Academy?
From ₹25,000 (45-day crash) · Foundation ₹50,000. Duration: Foundation 6 months · Crash 3 months / 45 days. Hostel is available (₹7,500/month for written-exam students, ₹8,000/month for SSB). Confirm the current fee with a counsellor.
Who should join this course?
Graduates and final-year students targeting IMA, INA, AFA or OTA (men and women).
Can I join from outside Delhi?
Yes. Join our live online batches from anywhere in India, or stay in the hostel near the Mukherjee Nagar campus for classroom and GTO training.
Is there a free demo or counselling session?
Yes. Walk in at Mukherjee Nagar, call +91 98183 55591, or leave your number on this page — a counsellor will call you back and help you choose the right batch.
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