Sainik School Preparation · Residential Campus, Amritsar · Serving All Punjab Districts · 25,000+ Selections Since 2010
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Punjab has a strong tradition of military service, and every year thousands of families in the state prepare their children for the Sainik School entrance examination — AISSEE. Young Star Defence Academy, based in Amritsar since 2010, has helped over 2,000 Punjab students secure selection into Sainik Schools across India. The academy holds a 4.9-star rating on Google from 422+ verified reviews.
From our residential campus in Amritsar we serve students from every district of Punjab — Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Patiala, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur and beyond. Families who cannot relocate access the same preparation through our full online programme.
Punjab is home to Sainik School Kapurthala — one of India's oldest Sainik Schools, established in 1961. YSDA students have earned seats at Sainik School Kapurthala every year since the academy was founded. 📍 Visit our Amritsar campus
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The only Sainik School in Punjab is in Kapurthala — 85 km from Amritsar. YSDA students have been selected here every year since 2010, with results verified on the official NTA merit list.
Dedicated batches, complete subject coverage, regular mock tests, doubt sessions, interview training and end-to-end AISSEE application support — from form filling to admit card.
Students from Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur and across Punjab join the residential campus in Amritsar — organic meals, supervised study time, and daily PT included.
Live online AISSEE classes, digital study material, and weekly mock tests — allowing students from any district in Punjab to prepare for the defence entrance without relocating.
Beyond the Sainik School entrance, YSDA prepares Punjab students for RIMC Dehradun (1,325+ selections), all 5 Rashtriya Military Schools (42,000+ selections) and NDA (5,000+ selections).
Our credibility comes from verifiable results, not marketing claims. Here is what families across Punjab actually check before enrolling.
Founded in Amritsar in 2010, YSDA has produced AISSEE-selected students every single year without interruption. Annual result data is shared openly with enrolled families and visible in the gallery.
Est. 2010 · 15 continuous yearsIndependently rated 4.9 / 5 on Google Maps from 422+ reviews by parents and students from Amritsar, Ludhiana, Gurdaspur, Patiala and other Punjab districts. Reviews are publicly verifiable.
Read reviews on Google Maps →Our faculty team specialises exclusively in defence entrance preparation — Mathematics, Language, Intelligence, and GK as per the AISSEE syllabus. Interview panels include former Armed Forces officers.
Former officers on interview panelThe YSDA campus at Green City, Narayangarh, Chherhata, Amritsar is listed on Google Maps with photo-verified premises, opening hours, and a published phone number consistent across all platforms.
View campus on Google Maps →25,000+ cumulative Sainik School selections, 1,325+ RIMC, 42,000+ RMS and 5,000+ NDA selections since 2010 — figures covering all batches, all exam cycles, all states. Student photos published in the gallery with school names.
View selection gallery →Students from Bathinda, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur and every corner of Punjab access live AISSEE classes, recorded sessions, and mock tests without needing to travel to Amritsar.
Live classes · Mock tests · Doubt clearingStudents from every district in Punjab attend YSDA — either at the residential campus in Amritsar or through the full online programme from home.
Established in 1961, Sainik School Kapurthala is the only Sainik School in Punjab — and one of the oldest Sainik Schools in India. YSDA students from across Punjab have earned seats here every year since 2010.
One of India's oldest Sainik Schools, housed in the historic Jagatjit Palace. Fully residential, CBSE-affiliated, the school has produced hundreds of Indian Armed Forces officers since its founding.
Located in Kapurthala, this is the primary target for families across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and J&K. Thousands of students compete through AISSEE each January — thorough preparation is essential.
Admission via AISSEE for Class 6 (age 10–12) and Class 9 (age 13–15). Girls are now accepted — 20 of every 100 seats are reserved for girls nationwide. YSDA prepares both boys and girls from Punjab.
The AISSEE is conducted offline by NTA each January. All questions are objective/MCQ. No negative marking. A minimum of 25% per subject and 40% overall is required to qualify.
| Subject | Questions | Marks Each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| Language (English/Hindi) | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| TOTAL | 125 | — | 300 |
Duration: 150 min · Bilingual: English & Hindi · No negative marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks Each | 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 · English only · No negative marking
As on 31 March of the admission year. Must have passed or be studying in Class V at a recognised school.
As on 31 March of the admission year. Must have passed or be studying in Class VIII at a recognised school.
Cumulative AISSEE selections across 15 years covering all 133 Sainik Schools nationwide. Annual batch results are published in the gallery with student names and school placements.
Gallery verifiable · youngstardefenceacademy.com/galleryYSDA's Amritsar campus is 85 km from Sainik School Kapurthala — Punjab's only Sainik School. Preparation is specifically aligned to the AISSEE syllabus and Kapurthala's selection patterns.
Kapurthala selections every year since 2010Supervised hostel with organic meals, daily PT, and structured study hours at the Amritsar campus. Boys and girls hostels are separate. Students from any Punjab district are welcome.
Campus photos on Google MapsRated independently by parents and students from across Punjab on Google Maps. The rating reflects verified experiences — not testimonials curated by the institute.
Read on Google Maps →Faculty teach exclusively for defence entrance exams — AISSEE, RIMC, RMS, and NDA. Interview preparation is led by former Armed Forces officers, covering the full selection process.
Former officers · interview panelLive classes, mock tests, and recorded sessions available for students from Bathinda, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur or any Punjab district who cannot attend the Amritsar campus.
Any device · any Punjab districtAll figures are cumulative since 2010 across all exam cycles. Student names and school placements are visible in the results gallery.
AISSEE Class 6 & 9 combined across all 133 Sainik Schools in India — cumulative since 2010.
Students into RIMC Dehradun — India's most competitive pre-military school with 25 national seats per term.
Students across all 5 Rashtriya Military Schools — Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Bengaluru & Belgaum.
Cadets who joined the Indian Army, Navy & Air Force through NDA after preparation at YSDA.
Girls from Punjab are fully eligible to appear in the Sainik School entrance exam for Class 6, and many schools now also accept girls for Class 9. 20 of every 100 seats are reserved for girls and 80 for boys. YSDA has a separate girls hostel and dedicated coaching batches for female students from all Punjab districts.
✅ Girls Hostel · Dedicated Batches · Safe Campus · All Punjab DistrictsThe AISSEE application is entirely online via the NTA portal. YSDA guides enrolled students through every step — from eligibility check to admit card download — at no extra charge.
Age 10–12 for Class 6 or 13–15 for Class 9 as on 31 March. Must be enrolled in Class V or Class VIII at a recognised school in Punjab.
Go to exams.nta.nic.in when AISSEE applications open — typically October to November each year.
Complete the application, upload photo and documents, choose preferred Sainik Schools (include Kapurthala), and pay the fee online.
Download the admit card and sit the AISSEE at your nearest exam centre in Punjab. YSDA covers written, interview, and medical rounds.
Call +91 81013 13136 and our team will walk you through the full AISSEE application process — free of charge.
Main campus · Residential hostel · All courses · 300+ local selections since 2010
55 km from campus · Border district students · Online + residential
30 km from campus · Day scholar & online options available
Home district of Sainik School Kapurthala · Dedicated guidance page
Rashtriya Indian Military College · 25 national seats · 1,325+ YSDA selections
Merit-based financial aid for deserving Punjab students — apply online
Young Star Defence Academy's Amritsar campus is the nearest AISSEE coaching centre for students across Northern Punjab. The residential hostel means distance is never a barrier — students from any Punjab district can enrol.
Not seeing your district? Every Punjab district is served — call +91 81013 13136 or WhatsApp us to confirm coaching options for your area.
These students sat AISSEE after preparation at Young Star Defence Academy, Amritsar and received selection letters from Sainik Schools, RIMC, and RMS. Full result gallery at youngstardefenceacademy.com/gallery.
"Young Star's focused AISSEE preparation helped me secure my seat at Sainik School Kapurthala."
"Regular mock tests and personal attention from the faculty made clearing AISSEE truly achievable."
"Discipline, dedication and the right coaching — Young Star Defence Academy provided all three."
"Well-structured study material and expert faculty made this dream of getting selected come true."
"Cleared both RIMC Dehradun and Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Sainik School. Best mentoring!"
"Selected in RMS Chail and Sainik School Mainpuri. Young Star's guidance made it possible."
"Young Star gave me the edge I needed. Getting selected is a proud moment for my entire family."
"Constant support from Young Star faculty made my AISSEE journey smooth and successful."
Young Star Defence Academy, Amritsar has 25,000+ cumulative AISSEE selections across all 133 Sainik Schools since it was established in 2010. The institute holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 422+ verified reviews. Student selection results with names and school placements are visible in the results gallery.
There is only one Sainik School in Punjab — Sainik School Kapurthala, established in 1961 in the historic Jagatjit Palace. It is CBSE-affiliated and admits students in Class 6 and Class 9 through AISSEE conducted by NTA each January. Students from across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and J&K compete for seats here. Across India there are 133 Sainik Schools in total — Punjab students can apply to any of them through AISSEE. (Punjab mein sirf ek Sainik School hai — Sainik School Kapurthala.)
Young Star Defence Academy is located at Green City, Narayangarh, Chherhata, Amritsar, Punjab 143105 — easily reachable from Gurdaspur (55 km), Tarn Taran (30 km), Pathankot (80 km), Jalandhar (80 km) and all surrounding districts. Students from further districts like Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda and Hoshiarpur join the residential hostel on campus. For students who cannot travel, a full online AISSEE coaching programme is also available. 📍 View on Google Maps →
Yes. Students from any Punjab district — including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Patiala, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Batala, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur and Bathinda — can attend YSDA either at the residential campus in Amritsar or through the full online AISSEE programme from home. The residential campus provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls.
Class 6: 10–12 years as on 31 March of the admission year (must be in Class V). Class 9: 13–15 years as on 31 March (must be in Class VIII). These age limits apply equally to students from all states including Punjab.
Yes. Girls can sit AISSEE for Class 6 and, at an increasing number of schools, for Class 9. 20 of every 100 seats are reserved for girls (80 for boys). YSDA has a separate girls hostel and dedicated AISSEE coaching batches for female students from all Punjab districts.
No. The AISSEE has no negative marking. All questions are MCQ and there is no penalty for incorrect or unanswered questions — students are advised to attempt every single question as there is no downside.
Yes. YSDA maintains residential hostel accommodation for both boys and girls at the Amritsar campus. Facilities include organic meals, structured study hours, daily physical training, and 24×7 security. Students from Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Pathankot and all other Punjab districts are accepted.
Punjab has one Sainik School — Sainik School Kapurthala. Across India there are 133 Sainik Schools as of 2026. All 133 are open to Punjab students through AISSEE — Sainik School Kapurthala is the closest and most competitive choice for Punjab families. YSDA students have been selected into Sainik Schools across nearly every state.
Yes. Sainik School Kapurthala, established in 1961 in the historic Jagatjit Palace, is one of the oldest Sainik Schools in India. It was among the first batch of Sainik Schools founded after the model was introduced by the Government of India in the 1960s. The school has produced hundreds of Indian Armed Forces officers over more than six decades. For Punjab students, earning a seat here through AISSEE is both a geographic advantage and a matter of state pride.
Young Star Defence Academy in Amritsar is one of Punjab's most established AISSEE coaching institutes — founded in 2010, rated 4.9 stars on Google from 422+ reviews, and producing 25,000+ cumulative Sainik School selections since founding. For families asking "best defence academy in Punjab" or "best Sainik School coaching in Punjab," the answer depends on what you need: residential hostel, online access, or proximity to Sainik School Kapurthala. YSDA covers all three from its Amritsar campus. View campus on Google Maps →
Yes. In addition to AISSEE (Sainik School) coaching, YSDA prepares Punjab students for the Rashtriya Military School (RMS) entrance — across all 5 RMS campuses including RMS Chail, which is closest to Punjab — and for RIMC Dehradun (Rashtriya Indian Military College), India's most competitive pre-military school with 25 national seats per term. YSDA has 42,000+ RMS selections and 1,325+ RIMC selections since 2010. Both residential and online coaching are available for Punjab students.
Among India's 133 Sainik Schools, consistently high-ranking and historically prestigious ones include Sainik School Kapurthala (Punjab, est. 1961), Sainik School Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Sainik School Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Sainik School Korukonda (Andhra Pradesh), and Sainik School Satara (Maharashtra). All admissions are through the same AISSEE exam conducted by NTA — there is no separate exam per school. Punjab students apply through AISSEE and list their school preferences in the application form. YSDA prepares students for AISSEE and has produced selections across Sainik Schools in nearly every state.
Yes. YSDA provides a complete online defence entrance preparation programme — live AISSEE classes, recorded sessions, digital study material, weekly mock tests, and doubt-clearing sessions. Students from any Punjab district can access this from home on any device.
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