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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 in Amritsar is Punjab's most trusted army academy serving students across Punjab. With 25,000+ Sainik School selections, 5,000+ NDA selections, 1,325+ RIMC selections and a 4.9 Google rating across 422 reviews, it is the top-rated defence coaching centre nearest to Gurdaspur.
Young Star Defence Academy, based in Amritsar (~70 km from Gurdaspur), is the highest-rated defence coaching centre serving Gurdaspur district. With 4.9 stars across 422 Google reviews and over 73,000 total selections, it is widely regarded as the No.1 coaching option for families in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Batala, Dinanagar and surrounding areas.
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.
Young Star Defence Academy in Amritsar (~70 km from Gurdaspur) is the most trusted NDA coaching centre serving Gurdaspur. With 5,000+ NDA selections, we prepare students from Gurdaspur for both NDA I (April) and NDA II (September) — covering Mathematics (Paper I), General Ability Test (English + GK), SSB interview preparation, and daily physical training. Both residential and online options are available for students in this region.
Young Star Defence Academy is the top NDA preparation academy serving Gurdaspur. Our NDA coaching covers the full NDA written exam syllabus (Mathematics + GAT), SSB interview coaching, physical fitness training, and personality development. Students from Pathankot and Batala regularly enrol at our Amritsar residential campus.
Young Star Defence Academy functions as a complete NDA training academy for Gurdaspur students — not just written exam coaching, but full training including physical fitness, running stamina, SSB interview preparation, and personality grooming. Our residential campus provides the military-style discipline that NDA selection demands.
Yes. NDA Mathematics (Paper I) is one of the most challenging parts of the NDA written exam — covering topics like Algebra, Matrices, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry. Young Star Defence Academy provides dedicated NDA Maths coaching with concept-wise teaching, daily problem practice, and full-length NDA mock tests for students from Gurdaspur.
"Gurdaspur Army Academy" commonly refers to defence coaching institutes near Gurdaspur that prepare students for the Indian Army, NDA, Sainik Schools, RIMC and Military Schools. Young Star Defence Academy, based in Amritsar (~70 km from Gurdaspur), is the leading army academy serving the entire Gurdaspur district — offering complete defence exam coaching, physical training, CBSE schooling and residential hostel.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy functions as a complete army physical academy for Gurdaspur students. Physical training is a core, non-optional part of daily life at our residential campus. Students follow structured morning PT covering running, upper-body strength, agility and stamina — meeting the physical fitness standards required for Sainik School, NDA, RIMC and Army direct entry selection.
Young Star Defence Academy is the best army training academy nearest to Gurdaspur. Our Amritsar campus offers integrated defence training — academic coaching (AISSEE/NDA/RIMC), physical fitness training, SSB interview preparation, and CBSE schooling — all under one roof for students from Pathankot, Batala and surrounding areas. Call +91 81013 13136 to book a campus visit.
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.
The official AISSEE 2026 answer key is released by NTA on their website at exams.nta.nic.in after the examination. Students from Gurdaspur can check their answers and calculate expected scores using the official key. Young Star Defence Academy also provides detailed answer analysis and expected cut-off guidance for our students after every AISSEE exam.
In AISSEE, category-wise reservations and relaxations apply as follows: SC/ST candidates have no minimum qualifying marks (general candidates need 40% overall). Defence quota (sons/daughters of defence personnel) gets preferential treatment in seat allocation. There is no separate age relaxation for general candidates — the standard age window is 10–12 years for Class 6 and 13–15 years for Class 9. Young Star Defence Academy's admissions team can guide families in this region on category-specific eligibility at +91 81013 13136.
There is no Sainik School in Patiala itself. The nearest Sainik School in Punjab to the Patiala region is Sainik School Kapurthala. For students from Gurdaspur, Sainik School Kapurthala (~110 km) is also the nearest and most popular option. Young Star Defence Academy prepares students specifically for Sainik School Kapurthala admission alongside all other Sainik Schools across India.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy in Amritsar is the nearest centre offering dedicated RIMC (Rashtriya Indian Military College) Dehradun coaching to Gurdaspur. With 1,325+ RIMC selections, we are one of India's most successful RIMC coaching institutes. RIMC has only 25 national seats per term — our structured coaching covers Mathematics, English, General Knowledge and physical fitness preparation for boys aged 11.5–13 years.
Young Star Defence Academy provides coaching for all 5 Rashtriya Military Schools — RMS Chail (HP), RMS Ajmer (Rajasthan), RMS Dholpur (Rajasthan), RMS Bengaluru and RMS Belgaum. With 42,000+ RMS selections, we are among India's most experienced RMS coaching institutes. RMS Chail in Himachal Pradesh (~260 km from Gurdaspur) is the closest for students from Gurdaspur.
Young Star Defence Academy is the best and nearest defence coaching centre to Gurdaspur. Located in Amritsar (~70 km), our campus covers every defence exam under one roof — AISSEE (Sainik School Class 6 & 9), RIMC Dehradun, all 5 RMS schools, and NDA. With 4.9 Google stars across 422 reviews and 73,000+ total selections, we are the most trusted defence coaching option for families across the Gurdaspur district.
Young Star Defence Academy in Amritsar is the primary defence academy serving all of Gurdaspur district. While our campus is located in Amritsar (~70 km from Gurdaspur), hundreds of students from across the district and surrounding villages study at our residential campus. For students who cannot relocate, we offer full online coaching from Gurdaspur with live classes and personal mentoring.
Young Star Defence Academy is Punjab's top-rated defence boarding school serving Gurdaspur students. Our Amritsar residential campus provides CBSE-affiliated schooling combined with dedicated Sainik School, RIMC, RMS and NDA coaching — along with supervised hostel facilities for both boys and girls, organic nutritious meals, and daily physical training. It is the closest complete defence boarding school to Gurdaspur (~70 km).
You can find Young Star Defence Academy on Google Maps by searching "Young Star Defence Academy Amritsar" or using the address: Green City, Narayangarh, Chherhata, Amritsar, Punjab 143001. The Google Maps Plus Code is JQFJ+3P. We are approximately 70 km from Gurdaspur via NH-354. You can also call us at +91 81013 13136 and our team will guide you with directions.
Gurdaspur has a proud military heritage rooted in the Punjab regiment tradition. From the legacy of Shaheed Udham Singh to generations of jawans and officers from villages across the district, Gurdaspur has consistently produced brave soldiers and defence officers. The district's culture of patriotism, discipline, and physical toughness makes it an ideal region for defence school aspirants. Young Star Defence Academy channels this spirit — preparing students from Pathankot, Batala and surrounding areas to carry forward this proud tradition through Sainik Schools, NDA and the Indian Army.
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.
Young Star Defence Academy has achieved over 73,000 total selections across Sainik Schools, RIMC, RMS and NDA. Our 4.9 Google rating across 422 reviews, including testimonials from families across the Gurdaspur district, reflects our consistent results. Students from Gurdaspur have secured admissions to Sainik School Kapurthala, Sainik School Sujanpur Tira, RIMC Dehradun, and NDA after training at our Amritsar campus.
For admission from Gurdaspur, the following documents are typically required: birth certificate (age proof), last school report card, passport-size photographs, Aadhaar card of student and parent, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/Defence if applicable), and a medical fitness certificate. Contact us at +91 81013 13136 for the complete current checklist.
Yes. Young Star Defence Academy offers merit-based scholarships for deserving students across Punjab and surrounding districts. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, family background, and entrance test results. Limited seats are available each year. Visit our scholarship page or call +91 81013 13136 to check eligibility.
Young Star Defence Academy offers affordable residential hostel facilities that include accommodation, three organic meals per day, study materials, PT sessions, and coaching — all in a single transparent fee structure accessible to families across Punjab. Call +91 81013 13136 or WhatsApp for the current fee structure and instalment options.
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.
