At Nation First Academy, we follow a holistic approach towards personality development of candidates to prepare them for the SSB Interview.
We also provide personality development training to school students.
About
- Self-Awareness
- Emotional Awareness
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
Our COURSES are aimed at Personality Development and Aptitude Development, Team Building, Leadership Skills and Soft Skills Development.
The main focus of Nation First Academy is its specialized and result oriented preparation for SSB Coaching, ie ‘Two Stage Selection System' currently in vogue at the Selection Centres. The training at Nation First Academy follows the systematic approach of training, evaluation and personalized feedback.
Why Us
Highly Experienced and Qualified Assessors
One of the very few SSB training institutes which boasts of well qualified (DIPR trained) and experienced ASSESSORS across all the three techniques used at the SSB ie Psychological Tests, Group Tasks and a Behavioural Interview which are all used for Personality Assessment and Selection of Officers for the Armed Forces. Each of our Qualified Assessors has over 22+ years of uniformed service as Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces and over 7 years as Panel members across various SSB Boards across India.Excellent Infrastructure
Our training facility has state-of-the-art infrastructure.Genuine Enhancement of Qualities
We give emphasis of training on genuine enhancement of officer like qualities, and not on template type coaching, as is being encouraged in many other SSB coaching academies.Personalized Training
We provide personalized training with a system of wholesome feedback to every individual at the end of each task.How Can we help SSB Aspirants
Having said that, it is but natural to question the efficacy of a coaching institute to clear an SSB.
What we can do however is to help candidates get familiar with the procedures and protocols of this recruitment and selection process which is unique to the Indian Armed Forces. We can help to make you aware of your latent qualities so that these are visible during SSB and thus increase your chances of selection.
Information available on the internet and certain books that claim to help are often misleading, because there is often lack of understanding about the holistic approach to selection, especially if the candidate does NOT have any background of psychology that is highlighted in the books / internet videos and other material.
Our endeavour throughout the process is to help candidates appreciate the right approach to various tests at the (Psychological battery of tests/ Group tasks and Interview) while helping them to preserve their originality so as to “Be Themselves, and to be able to PRESENT THE BEST OF THEMSELVES”. This for us is our core differentiator.
Through our training processes and individual attention to aspiring candidates who train with us, we aim to bring out the best in the individuals by familiarizing them with the process, giving them real time and hands-on experience first hand of all the tests and tasks and instilling a high degree of confidence about their own abilities to succeed at SSB.
Success Stories
Heartiest congratulations to our candidates who have been selected for the 142nd course of National Defence Academy commencing in June 2019 and to our candidates who have cleared the SSB Interview for the various entries into the Army / Navy / Air Force. Our faculty at Nation First Academy is proud to have mentored them for the selection process. We wish them the very best in their career in uniform and hope to see them scale even greater heights.
Prashant Kamble
AFCAT
When I got my call letter for the AFCAT SSB, I was really nervous and confused about my preparation. But, when I joined the Nation First Academy, I realized that I have come to the right place and will be guided in the right direction. The assessors helped me to shape my personality through their experience at the Selection Centres. The conduct of the PPDT gave me real experience like at the actual SSB Feedback by the mentors, helped me to improve all my minor mistakes, and made me work harder and improve. They always boosted my confidence. This Academy treats every student with equal care and helps us all to succeed in the SSB as well as in all walks of life. I hope this Academy will keep on shaping the future of many defence aspirants. Jai Hind.
Ram Singh Bisht
ACC Entry
I came here on the advice of my senior Officer. At Nation First Academy, I met all the assessors and felt incredibly good and learned a lot from them. All of them are simple and their advice is very straightforward. They told me about my weaknesses and told me how I can overcome them. I thank all of them for giving me training and direction.
Dev Dharmadhikari
NDA/10+2 Tech
This was my first coaching class for SSB preparation and I can comfortably say that it is the best. Before joining, I wasn’t aware of the various aspects and opportunities of joining the Armed Forces, but thanks to Nation First Academy I am now much clearer about my future direction. The assessors here have given us incredible knowledge and insight about the level of commitment and hard work that is demanded life in the Armed Forces. I can now safely say that I am well prepared for any challenge that life throws at me. It was also extremely helpful to be in the company of other aspirants which helped in providing the best positive competitive environment for us all.
Nisarga Tekawade
CDSE/AFCAT Entry
My experience in Nation First Academy was incredible. The various tests conducted made me confident to overcome my personal challenges. No doubt the Academy’s Infrastructure and classrooms were above the mark. I have started being much more about myself and the things happening around the world. The peer to peer group discussions/lectures has helped me to broaden my knowledge base. It has also helped me to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Really thankful and grateful to all the faculties who shaped me into a new person.
Shreeyash Dhame
cleared AFCAT/SSB 2020
My two weeks’ experience at Nation First Academy has been highly informative & knowledgeable. All the concepts regarding SSB assessment/tests have been cleared. The Psychologist explained every aspect of the psychological test which made me confident. The feedback shared by the Interviewing Officer after the mock interview was very illuminating. This SSB capsule helped me in getting onto the right path to improve my personality in the SSB’s as well as in life.
Dnyaneshwar Hedao
CDSE/OTA Entry 2019
When I came here, I had very less information about the SSB procedure. At Nation First Academy I came to know the complexity of the interview process and the various tests and tasks involved. I understood the importance of OIR testing and how it is rated. Thereafter, I came to understand how the Psychologist assesses our personality. Then the GTO made us practice all of the GTO tasks. Here I also met a lot of ACC aspirants and they further motivated me to give my best via their interactions. I am much more confident now and have benefitted immensely by joining this family. These two weeks have helped me to not only prepare for the SSB and a career in the Armed Forces but also for all the further challenges that life may throw at me.
Omkar Garde
cleared AFCAT 2019
All the assessors at Nation First Academy were amazing and extremely helpful. They helped me out a lot regarding all the aspects of SSB thereby meeting my objectives.
Sandeep Singh
cleared ACC Entry 2019
Coaching at Nation First Academy helped me in achieving my goals. I got detailed guidelines of the SSB procedure & insights on how to clear the interview.
Bhupender Singh Rathore
cleared ACC Entry 2019
Coaching here helped me to know about my weak points and where I need to improve. It gave me the confidence to prove myself. Earlier I was unaware of the SSB procedure as there were many doubts and myths created by repeaters whom I had met. After attending the sessions here, everything became clear and I got to know much more about myself.
Parul Sharma
cleared ACC Entry 2019
Earlier, I had no idea as to how to prepare and appear for the SSB However, coaching at Nation First Academy helped me a lot. The best thing about this Academy is that the assessors never told us to resort to cramming or rote techniques. They told us how we should have the right approach and how we can do well by maintaining our originality. A major advantage of this Academy was that we did everything practically.
G.V. Deepak
cleared 10+2 B.Tech. TES 2019
Initially I was confused as to how to approach the SSB tests and coaching at Nation First Academy allowed me to move in the right direction. I was told about my mistakes and explained the aspects of my personality that I have to work on. I have actually felt a difference in me. Now I can work on my weak areas myself and improve them. My approach to the various tests is much better now after completing the 2 weeks program.
Shobit Sudam
cleared ACC Entry 2019
I think this is the best coaching institution because I liked their way of teaching which has helped me a lot. Their methodology of taking the tests and then telling the individual where he lacks and the way to improve their weaknesses.
Jayshree Chavan
AFCAT(Tech) 2019
Nation First Academy met my full expectations. They have an experienced faculty for every aspect of the SSB and everything is conducted systematically. I got to learn in a detailed manner about all the aspects in all the SSB techniques followed at the actual interview. The Academy has a beautiful ambience and a very conducive environment to explore more about ourselves.
Krishan Kumar
cleared ACC Entry 2019
I attended the coaching classes for the first time at Nation First Academy. Every assessor is a master of their own technique and it was a great experience learning and gaining knowledge from them. Every single doubt/misconception that I had was cleared after attending the classes. The environment of the class is very motivating and helped me to achieve my objective.
Ankit Jaiswal
cleared SSB for SSC(Tech) 2019
The SSB batch at Nation First Academy was very impressive. Before coming to this class, I had no idea of how the tests are conducted and what the SSB is looking for. The assessors made me understand my mistakes, weaknesses, and cleared all my tests about any test. I only have an appreciation for the efforts that the Officers are taking to help us achieve our dream.
Prashant Kadam
cleared ACC Entry 2019
I was totally unaware of the SSB process before I came to Nation First Academy. Now I know each and every task as I have performed it myself. My confidence has been boosted and I now know my strengths and weaknesses. A special thank you to all the assessors for putting a tremendous effort behind us.
Arosma Das
NCC 45 Special Entry 2018
Coaching here definitely met all my objectives. Starting from the OIR till conference, now I have a clear idea about all the tasks in the SSB I learnt how my approach should be and how to look deeper into my personality and improve upon the things that I am lacking in. The best part about the coaching here is that we get all the assessors to assess and give us feedback personally. I am really grateful to the assessors for shaping my temperament and helping to make me capable. Jai Hind.
Ishan Kolhatkar
CDSE Entry 2018
The coaching at Nation First Academy gave me confidence as I came to know the areas in which I need to improve. I definitely met my objectives as I came to know all the aspects of one’s personality that the SSB assessors are looking for. This is the best coaching Institute as all three major types of assessors are present here. They suggest us to be as natural as possible instead of giving coached responses.
Vaishakh Chandran
cleared NCC Special Entry/CDSE 2018
Coaching at Nation First Academy has definitely met my objectives of preparing for the SSB and realizing for myself as to what I am today and what I need to be. I go from here as a totally different person. I have come back on the track on the path, taken a forward bearing and confident about my dream in becoming a part of the Armed Forces, I know what I am and what I need to be, and that is the primary objective.
Rakshanda Singh
cleared AFCAT/SSB 2018
The coaching here met all my objectives as I now have a truly clear idea about the SSB process. Each and every step was clearly explained and made to be practiced. I now know what the SSB assessors’ expectations are from a candidate and I can therefore alter my approach to meet their expectations.
Sadhika Parashar
cleared AFCAT/SSB 2018
Unlike other sessions of SSB/Coaching conducted, Nation First Academy meets its aims to not disturb the imagination of an individual candidate. The understanding of the complete process of the SSB and a handful of practice/simulation of all the stages of the testing process, has helped me to become more confident than ever before. This program not only focuses on the SSB stages of testing but on overall personality development as well. Individual assessment at every stage helped me to improve my performance in every next simulation. Hence, it helped me out to meet all my required objectives.
Sushant Singh
cleared SSB for NDA 142nd Course
I met all my objectives by coaching at Nation First Academy. It helped me to tackle all the problems along with situations. I became noticeably confident after attending two weeks in this Academy and I now know how to approach SSB and showcase my personality.
Anmol Verma
cleared SSB for NDA 142nd Coursee
The coaching environment at Nation First Academy as the assessors remove all the mystery regarding SSB for every candidate. They clearly make us understand the different stages in SSB and the way one should approach the tests. One great advantage here is that the assessors do not change the candidate’s thought process, rather they make them understand on how to clearly project their actual personality. Also, the candidates are allowed to stay back in the classrooms & study, which helps those staying at faraway places. A candidate can also rearrange the PGT obstacles and to practice them repeatedly. Motivational lectures also boost the candidates to give their all.
Aniket Loganathan
cleared SSB for NDA 142nd Course
I came to Nation first Academy looking for an insight into how the SSB interview process is held & to practice the same. I got ample time to practice & also enjoyed doing the PGT obstacles. The psychological tests and the mock interviews were immensely helpful in improving my self-confidence. Absolutely perfect coaching.
Prathamesh Patil
AFSB Jan 2020
Kunal Pawar
AFSB – Air Force
Ravindra Wagh
33 SSB Bhopal INET Entry
Omkar Garde
AFSB Air Force
Chinmay Mehendale
Cleared 10+2 Tech Navy
Divya Kushwaha
AFCAT – Air Force
Siddhesh Khalde
NDA 143 C
Another Student
This is the testimonial of another student.
Syed Danish Ali
Prathmesh Angaj
NDA 143 C
Nisarg Pawade
NDA 143 C
Vaibhav Patil
NDA 143 AIR FORCE
Tanmay Patil
NDA 143
Chasak Patle
NDA 143
Namdev Mule
NDA 143
Tathagat Negi
NDA 143
Nishant Pawar
NDA 143
Anand Humbad
NDA 143
Abhishek Mokashi
NDA 143
Swaroop Shete
NDA 143
Kartik Vakil
NDA 143
Pushkar Kulkarni
AFSB – July 2019
Air Force
Sangamesh Malwade
NDA 143
Shashikant Shukla
AFCAT – Cleared SSB from AFSB Gandhinagar
Prashant Kadam
ACC 120 Entry
Parul Sharma
ACC 120 Entry
Aditya Patil
SSC TECH 53
24 SSB Bangalore
Aman Modi
NCC Special Entry, Allahabad SSB
Anmol Verma
NDA 142
Shubham Gharge
NDA 142
Sushant
NDA 142 BANGALORE, MARCH 2019
Abhishek Vashisht
3 AFSB GANDHINAGAR, MARCH 2019
Gunner Rahul Chaudhary
Allahabad SSB, ACC ENTRY – 2019
Kriti Shukla
AFCAT – 2019, JULY 2019 BATCH
Robin Patel
NDA -142, JUN 2019 BATCH
Alok Anand
NDA -142, JUN 2019 BATCH
Vinayak Patil
10+2 TES – 41 (ARMY), JUN 2019 BATCH
Sadhika Parashar
AFCAT 2019 (WOMEN ENTRY, AIRFORCE)
Subedar Munna Kumar
SPECIAL LIST COMMISSION, INDIAN ARMY
Bhupender Singh
ACC ENTRY INDIAN ARMY
Sumit Ragit
PMT COMMMISSION NAVY SGGSIT, NANDED
Rakshanda Singh
AFCAT 2019 (WOMEN ENTRY, AIRFORCE)
Ankit Jaiswal
SSC TECH ARMY
Revath GC
10+2 TES (NAVY)
Deepak GV
10+2 TES – 40 (ARMY)
JAN 2019 BATCH
Nikhil Kadam
Sainik School, Satara
NDA
Hrishikesh Babalsure
Sainik School, Satara
NDA
Surendra Singh
Sainik School, Chittorgarh
NDA
Manish Kumar
Sainik School, Chittorgarh
NDA
Aniket Kumbhar
Sainik School, Satara
NDA
Abhinav Kumar
Sainik School, Chittorgarh
NDA
Aniketh Loganathan
Army Public School, Khadki
NDA
Courses
Dedicated SSB Training Module
(2 weeks)Personality Development for Teens & Young Adults
(spanning 25-30 hours spread over 5 days)A Training Session
Our Assessors
Brig Jay Konnur, SM ( Retd )
Brig Jay Konnur, SM has an MSc in Defence Studies from Madras University and served for 36 years in the Infantry. He commanded the Kargil Brigade during operations and was Commandant, Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre, Delhi. He was trained as an Interviewing Officer at Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Delhi. He later had a tenure as President and IO at Services Selection Board, Bangalore, where he interviewed more than 2000 candidates.
He has been conducting regular classes on Personality Development, Communication Skills, Time Management, Leadership and Team Building for more than a decade.
He was awarded SENA MEDAL for distinguished service in Kargil.
Accommodation
We have a well equipped hostel to cater to the accommodation needs of outstation students.
Even for local students, we strongly recommend a hostel stay, so as to help them give un-divided attention to their preparation for SSB and also to benefit from the opportunity of learning from a smart peer group through meaningful interactions over two weeks.