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Sainik School · NDA · RIMC · Physical Training — Complete defence coaching centre serving Gurdaspur, Pathankot & Batala
Gurdaspur is a district with deep roots in military service and patriotism. Today, hundreds of young students from across the district and surrounding villages are choosing Young Star Defence Academy — the No.1 army academy and coaching centre serving Gurdaspur — to fulfil their dream of joining a Sainik School, RIMC, Military School, or NDA.
Our main residential campus in Amritsar — just ~70 km from Gurdaspur — is a complete defence academy and boarding school. We proudly serve students from Gurdaspur at our Amritsar campus — full residential hostel, CBSE schooling and defence coaching under one roof. Students receive a CBSE education, live in a supervised hostel with organic meals, get the most focused AISSEE, NDA, RIMC and Military School coaching available in Punjab, and undergo daily physical training — everything a defence aspirant from Gurdaspur needs under one roof.
Choosing Young Star Defence Academy means your child from Gurdaspur gets CBSE schooling, NDA & Sainik School coaching, physical fitness training, expert mentorship and the discipline that defence schools demand — all on one campus, from Class 4 onwards.
Punjab's top boarding school combining full CBSE curriculum with dedicated Sainik School, RIMC and Military School entrance coaching under one roof for students from Gurdaspur.
Fully supervised boarding facility with nutritious organic meals, structured study hours and sports — a safe home away from home for students from Gurdaspur and nearby districts.
Expert coaching for every defence school entrance: AISSEE (Class 6 & 9), RIMC Dehradun, all 5 Rashtriya Military Schools, and NDA — all on one campus with one affordable fee.
Daily PT, fitness training and structured interview preparation ensure students are fully ready for every stage of Sainik School, RIMC and Military School selection.
The AISSEE is conducted offline by NTA. All questions are objective/MCQ. No negative marking. Minimum 25% per subject and 40% overall to qualify.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| Language | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| TOTAL | 125 | — | 300 |
Duration: 150 min · No negative marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Social Studies | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| TOTAL | 150 | — | 400 |
Duration: 180 min · No negative marking
Between 10 and 12 years as on 31st March of admission year. Must be studying in Class V.
Between 13 and 15 years as on 31st March of admission year. Must be studying in Class VIII.
Every AISSEE subject taught systematically — concept classes, regular revision, timed practice tests, and performance tracking throughout the course.
Personal doubt-clearing sessions ensure no student is left behind. Ideal for outstation students.
Regular full-length mock tests matching the exact AISSEE pattern — building time management and exam temperament.
Structured interview training and personality grooming to succeed in the Sainik School, RIMC and RMS selection interview.
Daily PT and fitness routines ensure students arrive at Sainik School medically fit and physically prepared from day one.
Complete support for AISSEE and RIMC application process — form filling, document preparation and the full admission timeline.
Girls from Gurdaspur are fully eligible to apply for Sainik School Class 6 admissions through AISSEE. Out of every 100 seats, 20 are reserved for girls. Young Star Defence Academy provides dedicated Sainik School coaching for girls with a separate supervised hostel for girl students from across Punjab and surrounding districts.
Students selected across all 133 Sainik Schools in India through AISSEE.
Boys selected into RIMC Dehradun — India's most elite pre-military school.
Students selected across all 5 Rashtriya Military Schools.
Cadets joining the Indian Army, Navy & Air Force through NDA.
Young Star Defence Academy is the nearest NDA coaching centre to Gurdaspur — ~70 km via Amritsar. We prepare Class 11-12 students for both NDA I and NDA II, covering Mathematics, GAT, SSB interview prep, and physical training.
Our campus runs daily structured PT sessions aligned with Indian Army, NDA, and Sainik School physical standards. Students from Gurdaspur build stamina, strength and the fitness mindset defence selection boards demand.
Morning PT, evening sports, and a nutritious organic diet mean students arrive at Sainik School, NDA, or Army selection medically fit and mentally disciplined.
With 25,000+ Sainik School selections, 5,000+ NDA selections, and 1,325+ RIMC selections, Young Star Defence Academy is the most trusted coaching centre for defence exam preparation serving students across Punjab.
AISSEE Class 6 & 9, RIMC Dehradun, all 5 Rashtriya Military Schools, and NDA — Students don't need to travel to different institutes. Everything is available at our Amritsar campus, ~70 km away.
Young Star's full online coaching programme delivers the same AISSEE and NDA preparation to students in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Batala, Dinanagar and all surrounding areas — live classes, mock tests, and personal mentoring from home.
The AISSEE is an offline MCQ exam with no negative marking. No penalty for wrong or unanswered questions — attempt every question to maximise your score.
Minimum 25% per subject and 40% overall to qualify. SC/ST candidates have no minimum qualifying marks. Actual merit cut-offs are typically much higher.
Qualifying students are shortlisted for a personal interview and full medical examination. Final selection is based on written marks + interview + medical fitness combined.
Based on Class V level — Maths (50 Qs), Intelligence (25 Qs), Language (25 Qs), GK (25 Qs). Total 300 marks. Strong basics in Maths and English are essential.
At Class VIII level — Maths, English, Science, Intelligence, Social Studies. Total 400 marks. English medium only. Advanced concepts required.
Begin AISSEE preparation from Class 4, or at least 1-2 years before the exam. Young Star Defence Academy admits students from Class 4 onwards.
Students from Gurdaspur are close to some of the most prestigious defence schools in North India. Young Star Defence Academy prepares students specifically for these schools.
One of the oldest and most prestigious Sainik Schools in Punjab. Highly sought after by students from Punjab. Visit official website →
Popular among students from Gurdaspur and Pathankot due to proximity in the Himachal Pradesh foothills.
Situated near Jammu, within easy reach for students from Gurdaspur and the Pathankot corridor.
India's premier pre-military school. Young Star Defence Academy has 1,325+ RIMC selections. Only 25 seats nationally per term.
Rashtriya Military School Chail — the closest RMS to Punjab. Young Star Defence Academy coaches students from Gurdaspur specifically for RMS Chail.
Through AISSEE, students can target any of the 133 Sainik Schools across India. Young Star coaches for all schools nationwide.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy is the leading Sainik School coaching institute serving students across Punjab. Our main residential campus is in Amritsar — approximately 70 km from Gurdaspur — and we provide full AISSEE preparation for Class 6 and Class 9, RIMC and Military School coaching, CBSE schooling and residential hostel facilities.
Students from Gurdaspur are geographically close to Sainik School Kapurthala (~110 km, Punjab), Sainik School Sujanpur Tira (~110 km, HP), Sainik School Nagrota (~115 km, J&K), and RIMC Dehradun (~320 km). Young Star Defence Academy provides targeted coaching for all these schools.
Yes. We provide fully supervised residential hostel facilities for both boys and girls at our Amritsar campus. Students from Pathankot, Batala and other outstation areas can live on campus and receive complete coaching, nutritious organic meals and daily PT in a disciplined environment.
Yes. Girls from Gurdaspur are fully eligible for AISSEE. Out of every 100 seats, 20 are reserved for girls. Young Star Defence Academy has dedicated coaching and a supervised girls' hostel. Many Sainik Schools now accept girls for Class 9 as well.
No. The AISSEE exam has no negative marking whatsoever. There is no penalty for wrong or unanswered questions. Students should attempt every question.
Ideally from Class 4 — or at least 1-2 years before the exam. Young Star Defence Academy accepts students from Class 4 onwards. Early preparation significantly improves selection chances in this highly competitive exam.
Young Star Defence Academy offers competitive and affordable fees accessible to families across Gurdaspur. Scholarship options are available for deserving students. Contact us at +91 81013 13136 or WhatsApp for current fee details.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy in Amritsar is the nearest NDA coaching centre to Gurdaspur — approximately 70 km away. We prepare students for both NDA I and NDA II, covering Mathematics, GAT, SSB interview preparation, and daily physical training. Both online and residential options are available.
Young Star Defence Academy · Green City, Narayangarh, Chherhata, Amritsar · Serving students from across Punjab and the surrounding districts
These questions are answered based on what people people are actually searching for across Punjab — NDA coaching, army academy, physical training, Sainik School and more.
The official AISSEE 2026 qualifying mark is a minimum 25% per subject and 40% overall. However, actual merit cut-offs for popular Sainik Schools like Kapurthala are typically much higher — often 70%+ for general category students. The AISSEE has no negative marking, so students should attempt every question. Young Star Defence Academy's mock tests are calibrated to these real merit cut-off levels.
Young Star Defence Academy is located at Green City, Narayangarh, Chherhata, Amritsar — approximately 70 km from Gurdaspur via NH-354. The drive typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. We are easily accessible from the city, Pathankot (~90 km), Batala (~45 km), Dera Baba Nanak, and Dinanagar. For students who enrol at our residential campus, the distance is no barrier — they live and study on campus throughout the academic year.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy actively serves students from Pathankot, Batala, Dera Baba Nanak, Dinanagar, Qadian, Dhariwal, Kalanaur and all surrounding areas within the Gurdaspur district. Our residential hostel means students from any distance can enrol — they live on campus, eliminating daily travel. Many of our top AISSEE and RIMC selections have been from Pathankot and Batala families. Call +91 81013 13136 for hostel details.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy admits students from Class 4 onwards from Gurdaspur. Starting from Class 4 gives a 2–4 year foundation before the AISSEE Class 6 exam (age 10–12). Early starters consistently outperform last-minute joiners — especially in Mathematics and General Knowledge. Our CBSE school on campus means students from Gurdaspur get regular schooling and defence coaching simultaneously, with no disruption to their academic calendar.
