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Rising Role of Women in Defence: 6 Girls Selected from Doon Defence Dreamers in NDA 155 SSB

Updated on: 02 August,2025 03:03 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Doon Defence Dreamers sets a new record with 35 NDA 155 SSB selections, emerging as India’s defence coaching academy in Dehradun.

Rising Role of Women in Defence: 6 Girls Selected from Doon Defence Dreamers in NDA 155 SSB

Doon Defence Dreamers

In an era when entry into India’s prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) is more competitive than ever, Doon Defence Dreamers a leading name in NDA coaching in Dehradun, SSB interview preparation, and defence coaching India, is transforming the aspirations of thousands of defence aspirants across the country. This July, the academy proudly facilitated a record-breaking 35 selections in the NDA 155 SSB interviews, establishing itself as the best defence coaching institute in Dehradun and a national symbol of excellence in defence training.

Where Dreams Take Flight – Cadet Success Stories Across India

Dreamers’ success reflects inspiring journeys of young candidates from diverse Indian states who have overcome challenges to excel in the highly competitive NDA and SSB exams.
Key achievers from the NDA 155 SSB boards include:


  • Anurag Pandey (11 SSB Allahabad)
  • Kamal Singh (AIR-18, 11 SSB Allahabad)
  • Himanshu Gunawat (12 SSB Bengaluru / 1 AFSB Dehradun)
  • Ayush (32 SSB Jalandhar)
  • Sukhpreet (34 SSB Allahabad)
  • Kasak Mehra (33 SSB Bhopal)

These successful cadets represent nearly all top SSB centres, demonstrating Dreamers’ wide-reaching impact as a trusted NDA and CDS coaching academy.

Especially noteworthy is the historic achievement of six girl cadets-Kasak Mehra, Bhawna, Parmeet Kaur, Malvika Maroliya, Aileen, and Megha Malvi-breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated defence training landscape. As Parmeet Kaur proudly states, “Dreamers gave me the wings to believe in myself.”

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Mentorship That Transforms Aspirants into Officers

The academy’s remarkable results are powered by a distinguished team of defence veterans recognized across India for their expertise in SSB interview coaching and officer-like quality (OLQ) development. Veterans such as Colonel Barakoty and Group Captain Ambu Ahluwalia infuse practical insights from real selection boards into classroom training and physical regimes, ensuring cadets develop leadership, resilience, and tactical acumen.

Founder Mr. Hariom Chaudhary emphasizes, “Our mission is to transform not just exam candidates but future officers of integrity and courage through focused, disciplined mentoring.” Co-founder Ankita Taneja adds, “We equip youth not just academically, but also mentally and physically, preparing them to face the nation’s toughest defence challenges with honour.”

Comprehensive Training Model: Academic Excellence Meets Rigorous Defence Prep

Doon Defence Dreamers offers an integrated academic and defence training program acclaimed across India’s defence coaching institutes:

  • Foundation Courses (Class 6 to 12): Two-year residential program blending CBSE school curriculum, personality development, physical training, and military skills targeting NDA, RIMC, and Sainik School aspirants.
  • NDA/CDSE/OTA Coaching: Tailored 6-month or 1-year courses for 12th pass or college students covering NDA written exam strategy, SSB interview dynamics, group tasks, and mock panel interviews.
  • Specialized Wings: Dedicated coaching for Air Force entry (Group X/Y), Navy, AFCAT, ACC, Merchant Navy, Military Nursing Services (MNS), and Territorial Army aspirants including eligibility preparation and personalized mentoring.
  • SSB Interview Bootcamps: Intensive one-month programs focused on officer-like qualities, obstacle navigation, psychometric testing, and leadership exercises guided by senior serving and retired armed forces personnel.

These programs run concurrently with regular academics, involving daily physical training drills, leadership group discussions, situation reaction tests, and complete mock SSB boards to simulate real defence selection environments.

Pretext: Shaping India’s Future Defence Leadership

In the vision of a robust, inclusive, and ethically grounded Indian Armed Forces, Doon Defence Dreamers emerges as a vital launchpad - transforming young men and women from every region into the country’s next generation of commissioned officers: lieutenants, flying officers, and naval officers. Each cadet’s journey embodies the qualities of resilience, inclusiveness, and the spirit of service essential to India’s national security.

Admissions Open for India’s Most Trusted Defence Coaching Institute

Doon Defence Dreamers Pvt. Ltd., popularly known as Dreamers Edu Hub, warmly invites aspirants nationwide to join its comprehensive programmes in:

  • Foundation Courses for Classes 6 to 12
  • NDA/CDSE/OTA exam preparation
  • AFCAT and air force/navy entry coaching
  • Merchant Navy and Military Nursing Services (MNS)
  • Territorial Army training

Location: Standard Tower, Sahastradhara Road, near Healing Touch Hospital, Dehradun
Admissions: Open for the 2025–26 session

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