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Even amongst the Top CDS Coaching academies in Chandigarh, Nimbus Defence Academy stands apart. Owing to our best in class infrastructure, well-planned curriculum, experienced trainers & comprehensive study notes, Nimbus Defence Academy has been producing unparalleled results in Chandigarh.Nimbus is the Best Coaching institute for CDS coaching in North India without a Doubt.
OUR TEAM OF DEFENCE OFFICERS
CDS PROGRAMMES
CDS NAVIGATOR
(ONLINE)
FEATURES
- Well Planned Curriculum (NCERTs Based)
- 5 Hours Daily Classes (Hybrid Mode - Online and Offline)
- Comprehensively Researched Study Material
- Weekly Tests (Every Saturday)
- Full Length Test Series - 45 Days Prior to Exam
- Recorded Classes for Revision
- Regular Personality Development and Interview Sessions.
- Mentorship by Wg.Cdr I.S Chahal (Ex. GTO) & Lt.Col Ravi Sharma (Ex. IO)
COURSE DURATION : 6-8 Months
CDS NAVIGATOR
(OFFLINE)
FEATURES
- Well Planned Curriculum (NCERTs Based)
- 5 Hours Daily Classes (Hybrid Mode - Online and Offline)
- Comprehensively Researched Study Material
- Weekly Tests (Every Saturday)
- Full Length Test Series - 45 Days Prior to Exam
- Recorded Classes for Revision
- Regular Personality Development and Interview Sessions.
- Mentorship by Wg.Cdr I.S Chahal (Ex. GTO) & Lt.Col Ravi Sharma (Ex. IO)
COURSE DURATION : 6-8 Months
OTA NAVIGATOR
(ONLINE)
FEATURES
- Well Planned Curriculum (NCERTs Based)
- 4 Hours Daily Classes (Hybrid Mode - Online and Offline)
- Comprehensively Researched Study Material
- Weekly Tests (Every Saturday)
- Full Length Test Series - 45 Days Prior to Exam
- Recorded Classes for Revision
- Regular Personality Development and Interview Sessions.
- Mentorship by Wg.Cdr I.S Chahal (Ex. GTO) & Lt.Col Ravi Sharma (Ex. IO)
COURSE DURATION : 6-8 Months
OTA NAVIGATOR
(OFFLINE)
FEATURES
- Well Planned Curriculum (NCERTs Based)
- 4 Hours Daily Classes (Hybrid Mode - Online and Offline)
- Comprehensively Researched Study Material
- Weekly Tests (Every Saturday)
- Full Length Test Series - 45 Days Prior to Exam
- Recorded Classes for Revision
- Regular Personality Development and Interview Sessions.
- Mentorship by Wg.Cdr I.S Chahal (Ex. GTO) & Lt.Col Ravi Sharma (Ex. IO)
COURSE DURATION : 6-8 Months
SAKSHAM
(CDS+AFCAT)
FEATURES
- Well Planned Curriculum (NCERTs Based)
- 6 Hours Daily Classes (Hybrid Mode - Online and Offline)
- Comprehensively Researched Study Material
- Weekly Tests (Every Saturday)
- Full Length Test Series - 45 Days Prior to Exam
- Recorded Classes for Revision
- Regular Personality Development and Interview Sessions.
- Mentorship by Wg.Cdr I.S Chahal (Ex. GTO) & Lt.Col Ravi Sharma (Ex. IO)
COURSE DURATION : 7- 8 Months
STUDY MATERIAL
FEATURES
1. Set of 7-Books, Designed as per Latest Curriculum and Exam Pattern
- English
- Maths
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economics
- General Science
2. Practice Papers Included
Course Fee: 1999 Rs/-
PARIKSHA (TEST SERIES)
FEATURES
- 10 Full Length Mock Tests (CBT+PDF)
- Designed as per Latest Curriculum and Exam Pattern
- Closest to UPSC Level
- Detailed Solutions
- Section Wise Analysis
Course Fee : 999 Rs /-
OUR
FACULTY
Akshay Sir
Faculty for General Studies
Akshay Sir has an experience of over 5 Years in Teaching. He has done MA(Hons) Economics from Panjab University Chandigarh & has Qualified the CDS Written Exam 7-Times in a Row. Throughout his teaching Journey, he has mentored 1000s of Aspirants. The experience of 7 SSB Interviews and the “C” certificate in NCC, made him well aware about the demands of UPSC & Services Selection Boards.
SAMIKSHA SHARMA Ma’am
FACULTY FOR ENGLISH
Samiksha Sharma, holding BSc, MSc, and B.Ed degrees with six years of teaching experience, is deeply committed to her students' growth. She is driven by a passion for nurturing confidence and fostering continuous learning. Samiksha's dedication lies in empowering her students to explore new horizons daily, ensuring they develop both academically and personally under her guidance.
PRABHAT KUMAR SIR
FACULTY FOR ENGLISH
Prabhat Kumar, with 10 years' experience, is the English Faculty at Nimbus Defence Academy, nurturing linguistic proficiency and communication skills for aspiring defenders' success.
Richa Ma’am
Faculty for Chemistry
M.Sc, B.Ed Dedicated chemistry teacher with five years of experience in teaching for competitive exams. She has qualified CTET, TET and mentored 2500+ students. She has an excellent command in chemistry and is expert in making concepts simple for students and solving all their doubts. She is able to instil students with intrinsic motivation to learn. Chemistry is the study of matter but she prefers to see it as the study of change. It's just like magic but 'Real'.
RAJAT BHARDWAJ Sir
FACULTY FOR MATHEMATICS & REASONING
Rajat Bhardwaj, a proficient educator specializing in Mathematics and Reasoning, holds an MSc in Mathematics and a BSc in Non-Medical. With notable achievements, including qualifying for UPSC CDS, AFCAT, and various other exams, Rajat brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his teaching. His dedication lies in empowering students to excel in these subjects, guiding them towards success in their academic and competitive pursuits.
Pallavi Ma’am
Faculty for Physics
M.Sc Physics Having expertise in General science. Has an experience of four years in teaching for competitive exams. Mentored 2000+ students. She is Breaking the myths and making science easy to students by relating it to the practical world because it's all about logic not magic.
ANKUSH THAKUR Sir
FACULTY FOR MATHEMATICS
Ankush Thakur, holding an MSC in Mathematics, D.EL.ED certification, and TET qualification, exemplifies eight years of dedicated teaching prowess. With an unwavering commitment to nurturing mathematical inquiry, Ankush fosters vibrant learning ecosystems where students thrive. Committed to excellence, he guides learners through intricate mathematical concepts, empowering them to achieve academic mastery effortlessly.
VIPIN JAMWAL SIR
FACULTY FOR GENERAL STUDIES
Vipin Jamwal, General Studies Faculty at Nimbus Defence Academy, leverages over five years of teaching experience to instill comprehensive knowledge and critical thinking skills in aspiring OFFICERS .
RAVINDER SINGH SIR
FACULTY FOR MATHEMATICS
Ravinder Singh, Mathematics Faculty at Nimbus Defence Academy, with over seven years of teaching experience, guides future Indian Armed Forces officers in mastering mathematical skills essential for their roles.
PRIYA SHUKLA Ma’am
FACULTY FOR CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY
Priya Shukla, a distinguished M.Sc. graduate from Punjab University Chandigarh, boasts an impressive academic record with AIR-30 in C.S.I.R. NET and AIR-100 in GATE. Additionally, she secured the 7th State Rank in U.P.B.T.C. With over fourteen years of teaching experience in Chemistry and Biology, Priya is renowned for her innovative teaching methods that simplify even the most complex concepts. Focusing on building strong foundations, she mentors thousands of students with a philosophy centered on enjoyable learning and intuitive visualization techniques.
SUNNY THAKUR SIR
SSB Mentor at Nimbus Defence Academy
Sunny Thakur Sir, a distinguished SSB Mentor at Nimbus Defence Academy with over 5 years of teaching and SSB experience. Recommended twice for SSC-NCC & SSC-TECH entry, he offers unparalleled guidance to aspiring officers. Having mentored thousands of aspirants, his expertise in SSB interviews and possessing a "C" certificate in NCC equips him to understand the demands of UPSC & Services Selection Boards, ensuring your success.
ADITI Ma’am
SSB Mentor at Nimbus Defence Academy
Aditi Ma'am, the esteemed SSB Mentor at Nimbus Defence Academy. With a track record of five recommendations, her expert guidance ensures aspiring officers excel in the SSB selection process. Possessing the NCC C certificate, she brings invaluable insight into the journey towards success.
OUR TEAM OF DEFENCE OFFICERS
OUR TEAM
SELECTION PROCESS
(CDS: COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAM)
STEP 1
WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The test is conducted twice a year in April and September. Advertisements inviting applications for CDS are out in May and December.
STEP 2
STAGE 1 TESTING
- Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
- Picture Perception And Discussion Test.
- Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
- Picture Perception And Discussion Test.
STAGE 2 TESTING
- Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.
- Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work.
- Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer.
STEP 3 - CONDUCT OF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
STEP 4 - PREPARING ALL INDIA MERIT LIST
The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
| Subject | Duration | Number Of Questions | Maximum Marks | |
| For Admission to Indian Military Academy Indian Naval Academy Air Force Academy | English General Knowledge Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 120 | 100 |
| For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy | English General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 120 | 100 |
The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e., the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300, 300, 300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.
- The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only.
- The question papers (Test Booklets) of General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
STANDARD AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION
1. ENGLISH
| Spotting Errors | Sentence Arrangement | Synonyms | Antonyms |
| Reading Comprehensions | Idioms And Phrases | Parts Of Speech | Spelling Test |
| Cloze Test | Jumbled Words | Direct/indirect Speech | Transformation Of Sentences |
| Sentence Improvement | Determiners | Sentence Completion |
2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
| Physics | Chemistry | Biology |
| Ancient History | Medieval History | Modern History |
| Indian Geopgraphy | Human Geopraphy | Hyscial Geography |
| Wolrd Geography | Mapping | Indian Constitution |
| Political Theory | Indian Economy | Micro Economics |
| Current Affairs | Military Aptitude |
3. ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
| Arithmetic |
| Number System—Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. Elementary Number Theory—Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorization Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables. |
| Algebra |
| Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M., Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns—analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices. |
| Trigonometry |
| Sine ×, cosine ×, Tangent × when 0° < × < 90° Values of sin ×, cos × and tan ×, for × = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. |
| Geometry |
| Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point, (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normal, (ix) Loci. |
| Mensuration |
| Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres. |
| Statistics |
| Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency. |
CDS PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS
| ENGLISH (01) | GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (02) | ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS (03) |
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