Yoddhaa Defence Institute – FC Road, Pune
Prepare to Lead. Train to Win.
At Yoddhaa Defence Institute, FC Road, we don’t just prepare students for exams — we prepare them for a future of purpose, leadership, and national pride. Whether you’re aspiring to join the Armed Forces, or aiming to crack IIT-JEE, NEET, or CET, this branch provides classroom-only programs that blend academic precision with defence-ready discipline.
Experts Faculty
Experienced mentors from Defence & Academic backgrounds
Focused, Classroom-Based Coaching
Well-structured offline classes that maximize learning without distractions.
Defence + Academic Fusion
Perfect for students who want to balance academic ambition and patriotic goals.
Digital Classrooms & Lab Access
Modern learning environments that support deep concept clarity and test practice.
Discipline-Driven Timetable
Instilling military routine and habits early in your learning journey.
Why Choose Yoddhaa –
FC Road Branch?
Experts
Faculty
Experienced mentors from Defence & Academic backgrounds
Focused
Coaching
Well-structured offline classes that maximize learning without distractions.
Defence + Academic Fusion
Perfect for students who want to balance academic ambition and patriotic goals.
Digital Classrooms & Lab Access
Modern learning environments that support deep concept clarity and test practice.
Discipline-Driven Timetable
Instilling military routine and habits early in your learning journey.
Courses We Offer at FC Road
Courses We Offer at
FC Road
NDA + JEE
Defence-focused training + expert coaching in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
NDA + MHT-CET
Learn how to clear MHT-CET and NDA together with expert guidance and training.
SSB (Services Selection Board)
Interview preparation, GTO tasks, and psychological testing guided by former officers.
CDS (Combined Defence Services)
Expert-led coaching for CDS written exams with defence awareness modules.
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
Targeted preparation for written exam and AFSB interviews.
INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
Navy-specific aptitude, reasoning, and GK preparation with mentorship.
NDA + JEE
Defence-focused training + expert coaching in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
NDA + MHT-CET
Learn how to clear MHT-CET and NDA together with expert guidance and training.
SSB (Services Selection Board)
Interview preparation, GTO tasks, and psychological testing guided by former officers.
CDS (Combined Defence Services)
Expert-led coaching for CDS written exams with defence awareness modules.
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
Targeted preparation for written exam and AFSB interviews.
INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
Navy-specific aptitude, reasoning, and GK preparation with mentorship.
NDA + JEE
Defence-focused training + expert coaching in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
NDA + MHT-CET
Learn how to clear MHT-CET and NDA together with expert guidance and training.
SSB (Services Selection Board)
Interview preparation, GTO tasks, and psychological testing guided by former officers.
CDS (Combined Defence Services)
Expert-led coaching for CDS written exams with defence awareness modules.
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
Targeted preparation for written exam and AFSB interviews.
INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test)
Navy-specific aptitude, reasoning, and GK preparation with mentorship.
A Veteran’s Legacy, A Nation’s Future.
Lt Col Ranjitsingh Nalawade (Retd.)
22 years in Army Air Defence | Ex- Registrar Sainik School Satara | Alumnus of Sainik School Satara | Founder & CMD- Yoddhaa Defence Institute and Yoddhaa School
Born during the chaos of the COVID-19 crisis, Yoddhaa Defence Institute was founded with a clear mission—to reignite India’s spirit by shaping a new generation of leaders. Seeing the gap in authentic defence coaching, especially in Maharashtra, we set out to prepare aspirants not just for NDA and SSB, but also for IIT-JEE and NEET. Backed by experienced mentors, modern facilities, and a holistic focus on physical, mental, and academic growth, Yoddhaa nurtures young minds to rise with strength, serve with pride, and lead with purpose.
Lt Col Ranjitsingh Nalawade (Retd)
22 years in Army Air Defence | Ex- Registrar Sainik School Satara | Alumnus of Sainik School Satara | Founder & CMD- Yoddhaa Defence Institute and Yoddhaa School
Born during the chaos of the COVID-19 crisis, Yoddhaa Defence Institute was founded with a clear mission—to reignite India’s spirit by shaping a new generation of leaders. Seeing the gap in authentic defence coaching, especially in Maharashtra, we set out to prepare aspirants not just for NDA and SSB, but also for IIT-JEE and NEET. Backed by experienced mentors, modern facilities, and a holistic focus on physical, mental, and academic growth, Yoddhaa nurtures young minds to rise with strength, serve with pride, and lead with purpose.
Centre Commandant – FC Branch
Col Sameer Khanna, Sena Medal (Retd.) – Head of SSB Training
Col Sameer Khanna, a decorated Army veteran with 32 years of service, brings unmatched expertise in SSB training, leadership, military psychology and sports development. A Computer Science graduate with Post-graduate degree in HR and Psychology, he’s mentored over 12,000+ candidates as a psychologist at Selection Centre North. He’s successfully guided 88+ aspirants into NDA, CDS, AFCAT and OTA academies. As a former Officer in Charge at the Army Sports Institute, he led Olympic programs and Khelo India initiatives, earning the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar for the ASI. He holds the Sena Medal (Gallantry), COAS Commendation and GOC-in-C SWC Commendation. He now leads the SSB Training at Yoddhaa, shaping future leaders through personality development & psychology-led training.
Col Sameer Khanna, Sena Medal (Retd.) – Head of SSB Training
Col Sameer Khanna, a decorated Army veteran with 31+ years of service, brings unmatched expertise in SSB training, leadership, military psychology, and sports development. A Computer Science graduate with PGs in HR and Psychology, he’s mentored over 12,000 candidates as a psychologist at Selection Centre North. He’s successfully guided 78+ aspirants into NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and academies. As a former Officer in Charge at the Army Sports Institute, he led Olympic programs and Khelo India initiatives, earning the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar. He holds the Sena Medal (Gallantry), COAS Commendation, and GOC-in-C SWC Commendation. He now leads the SSB Training at Yoddhaa, shaping future leaders through personality development & psychology-led training.
Our Mentors
Lt Gen RR Nimbhorkar
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM**, VSM (Retd)
Former Master General Ordinance
Lt Gen SP Goswami
AVSM, VSM (Retd)
Former Director General Army Air Defence
Shri S R Nalawade sir
Eminent Educationist
Former Director General Army Air Defence
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. FC Road is a non-residential branch with only classroom coaching facilities.
Absolutely. We have integrated programs designed for dual preparation.
Yes. Our SSB training is led by retired officers and certified psychologists.
Regular classes run 5–6 days a week, with weekend tests and mentoring sessions.
Physical training is limited at this branch. For full GTO task infrastructure and PT drills, you may explore our residential branches.
We keep batch sizes small (25–30 students) to ensure personal attention and focused training.
