Our Facilities
Yoddhaa’s sprouting campus is specially crafted to facilitate young minds to achieve their highest excellence. It is made up of 4 to 5 acres of land and is located at Hinjewadi, Pune – a place primarily known for its IT Park and abundant greenery. Designed to provide a conducive environment for the academic and personal growth of aspiring defence personnel, Yoddhaa’s modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities inspire scholastic excellence and improved personality development.
The academic block houses the latest equipment, smart facilities, advanced learning resources, well-lit and spacious classrooms, and a rich library. Modern teaching aids such as projectors, screens, and sound systems, together with a wide range of books, journals, and reference materials enrich the students’ learning and comprehension experiences. Our focus is the amalgamation of knowledge and innovation, making Yoddhaa an ideal space for intellectual curiosity and exploration.
Piloted by Col Ashish Sharma (former Dy President 21 & 32 SSB, and an accomplished Interviewing Officer), the SSB training facility at Yoddhaa Defence Institute prepares students for the SSB interviews post NDA clearance. The training is competently supported by Lt Col Ranjitsingh Nalawade, together with an accomplished team of GTO and psychologists, a current affair expert, and a befitting physical trainer.
Our advanced framework includes Progressive Group Tasks, Half Group Tasks, and Command Task Group Discussion areas. It is further enriched with a digitized classroom for conducting psychological tests, group planning activities, and interviews.
The sports complex inside our campus is yet another impressive feature, with facilities for various outdoor games such as basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, and lawn tennis. Students are routinely trained with the aim of showcasing excellent sportsmanship in their NDA venture, which further empowers them physically and mentally. To top it all, a robust physical trainer makes all the difference!
The football ground of Yoddhaa Defence Institute is precisely maintained to provide a fulfilling experience to the young players. Along with keeping the equipment such as nets, balls, goalposts, and training aids pristine, our institute regularly conducts inspections, trims the grass, and repairs damages to maintain a safe environment for the sport.
The volleyball court is yet another valuable asset of our institute. To ensure an enjoyable experience for our young players, the management caters to all the requirements necessary for maintaining the court. Starting from regular cleaning sessions and maintaining the height of the net to regularly inspecting the condition of the volleyballs and providing equipment like scoreboards and ball pumps, Yodhhaa Defence Institute never fails to seize any opportunity to make it the best of all!
As our young Yoddhaas always show a keen interest in playing basketball, the institute has made it a point to fulfill their desire. We have a well-maintained basketball court, paired with all of its equipment like a ball pump, hoop, stopwatch, whistles, and ball rack. To make sure that the Yoddhaas have a safe experience, the court is well-lit and the support structures are in good condition.
Badminton enthusiasts get their thirst quenched in the sports environment of Yoddhaa Defence Academy. With equipment like rackets, shuttlecock, net, wristbands, headbands, and a non-slippery court, our institute provides the best badminton experiences to its students. Regular inspection and replacement of damaged products facilitate our players for practice sessions and upcoming matches.
The lawn tennis facilities at Yoddhaa Defence Institute undergo rigorous nurturing so that the players can have the best exposure to the game. Removing of debris and leaves, regular cleaning of equipment like balls, rackets, and ball machines, and periodic surface levelling is carried out to maintain the best playing conditions for our young Yoddhaas.
Our students have access to video lectures, the internet, online projects, audiovisual aids, and online assessments, that help them to utilize the power of technology and provide themselves with dynamic educational experiences. Especially post-COVID-19 pandemic, these digital interactions have been a boon in the course of preparing and guiding our defence sector aspirants.
We have a multipurpose hall inside the institute that serves as a versatile space for the students to thrive in! Various interactive sessions, seminars, conferences, film screenings, and group discussions are held here; which ultimately contribute to developing the communication and critical thinking skills of our young Yoddhaas. The multipurpose hall is a great platform for the students to showcase their creativity and innovation.
Yoddhaa’s computer lab has comprehensive facilities like the latest software, spacious seatings, ideal workstations, and high-speed internet. Students are trained on the latest happenings of the digital world including coding, SEO, and cybersecurity; which keep them prepared for the emerging trends in the technical domain. Besides this, a well-equipped computer lab helps our boys and girls carry out webinars, virtual meetings, and interactive sessions with ease, thereby ensuring seamless collaborative learning and practical application.
Yoddhaa has an enriched library with a collection of over 250 books on various subjects. Students have access to volumes in subjects like English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, and Marathi, along with reference books of NDA and Maharashtra State Board Examinations. Various types of fiction, non-fiction, encyclopedias, biographies, and magazines are also provided to ensure that the students stay well-informed about the current happenings of the world.
Our institute provides well-designed and comfortable residential facilities to the students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, which include all the necessary amenities like a common room, dining hall, and recreational area. The students are governed by experienced hostel wardens and 24-hour security. The infrastructure is modeled to give its students a safe and pleasant environment to live in, which shall ultimately gear them up for their expedition to join the defence forces.
The study room in Yoddhaa Defence Academy harbors a quiet and peaceful environment for the students to have a focused reading and learning experience. With the help of our well-stocked library, digital equipment, and facilities like a whiteboard and comfortable seating arrangements, students find themselves in a well-engineered structure optimal for self-study.
The SSB training facility at Yoddhaa Defence Institute includes an advanced setup that is comprised of a group task area where students undergo outlined physical activities and collaborative participation. With precise guidance from the GTO officers, students are able to accomplish tasks that shall further benefit them when they appear for the SSB interview.
Under the SSB training facility, we also have a Group Discussion area where activities like declamation, seminar, quiz, and debate competition are conducted. These activities occur every weekend, and students are divided into groups of 10-15 members for the GD sessions. The expert facilitators create a favourable environment for the students to flourish, stimulating effective teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
With the guidance of proficient physical trainers, our Yoddhaas utilize the obstacle training area to develop themselves for any physically or mentally challenging scenarios in the defence forces. This area is specially designed to cater to and improve the strategizing skills, psychological flexibility, and tolerance abilities of our young Yoddhaas, with the help of equipment specially designed to train them for SSB interviews.
Yoddhaa’s dining area is around 3000 sq ft, with a seating capacity of 300 students and separate sections for boys and girls. We provide nutritious and healthy food to our students in a clean and hygienic environment. With a sound knowledge of the importance of a healthy diet, we strive to present the students with the best food and dining experience for their overall development. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available to ensure that all types of nutrients are provided for the sound physical and mental growth of our Yoddhaas.
Yoddhaa Defence Institute has a spacious and safe parking area for the vehicles of teaching and non-teaching staff, families of students, and other visitors. To prevent mishaps and instill reliability, we have installed CCTV cameras as well. To top it all, regular cleaning of the parking lot takes place to create a smooth and pleasant experience for all.
