Established in 1955, Minerva Academy was the brainchild of Lt. Col I S Deol. He was a true pioneer and set up what is now India’s premier, oldest and best Academy for SSB interviews and written exam coaching.
Minerva has an unbeatable track record with over 35,000 officers trained to success and over 1000 top positions in the Indian Armed Forces. Every fourth officer in the Indian Armed Forces has been a student of Minerva. The Academy boasts unmatched infrastructure and is sprawled over 10 acres of lush green land. The picturesque landscape is pollution free and away from the hum-drum of city life to facilitate a distraction free stay for students so that their focus is only on exam preparation. Not only does the academy provide an SSB like environment but the highly qualified and experienced faculty at Minerva adopts a practical, systematic and fun filled approach towards SSB training. At Minerva Academy, we aim to coach a student for life and not just for the SSB. We train our students to be true officers and thorough gentlemen and ladies.
The written examination wing that trains for NDA, CDS, OTA, AFCAT, ACC, CAPF AND TA boasts of several success stories too with the percentage of students cracking the written exams the highest in the region. With 60 years of experience to boot, we have found that the key ingredients of success are expert faculty, study material, mock tests, extensive current affairs etc. All in all, over 300 hours of comprehensive coaching.
Minerva has had extremely illustrious alumni. Former Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh and former Army Deputy Chief Lt General G D Singh are both ex- Minervans. PVC captain Vikram Batra and PVC Flying officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (IAF’s first and only PVC awardee) were also proud Minervans. The first Indian to climb Mount Everest, Captain A.S Cheema ( Padma Shri Award, Arjuna Award, SM, VSM) was also one of the Academy’s famous alumni.
The Academy celebrated the completion of 60 years of it’s inception with a grand ‘Diamond Jubilee’ celebration held on 2nd November 2014. The momentous occasion was marked by the presence of luminaries such as Vishal Batra (Capt. Vikram Batra’s twin) alongside his parents and General V P Malik both of whom gave very inspiring & impassioned speeches and moved the august audience.
To be the best, come to the best. Don’t take our word for it, let our students’ testimonials speak for themselves.
“Yes I would recommend Minerva to all those candidates who are keen to join Indian Armed forces and are going to face their SSB. Because this is the best academy for SSB interview and not only for interview it’s the best institute which enhances our personality. So we can also join the academy for personality development course.”
— Nishant kumar , Meerut, U.P.
“Faculty of Minerva academy is too good. Mani sir, Ranjit sir, Oberoi sir they are the best in their fields. When I came here I was amazed to see the infrastructure was very good mess, ground, classroom & environment gives the exact feeling like we are in SSB. This is not only for SSB coaching but also to develop your personality.”
— AKHIL SHARMA,
“The faculty for written examination preparation is excellent! I prepared for my CDS and AFCAT exam at Minerva and the thing which I love most in the academy is the support and the care that each faculty gives to the students individually. The atmosphere of the academy is just awesome I never felt that I am away from home.”
–Shijin Manayil, KERALA, KANNUR
“The reading material that in provided after every practical test helps to recapitulate the taught concepts. The teachers are very patient. The best part however is the glimpse of the Shivaliks which I managed to catch after the rains. The location is just beautiful. It makes the entire atmosphere really peaceful. Especially the class by Commander S.P. Singh sir on fears was really helpful as I was quite apprehensive about my medical.”
–TRISHA
“I love the faculty especially Ranjit sir and Oberoi sir. I’ll miss these ten days spent here. I feel so good to be a part of this academy. Confidence level has really increased after 10 days. I made many friends for life and I’m gonna miss them all. Everything was so good especially the grounds and the football matches.”
–BHARTI KORANGA
Lt. Col. Deol’s
MINERVA ACADEMY (ESTD.1955)
NH 21, V.P.O. Daon,
Distt. Mohali, Punjab
Pincode -140301 (10 km from CHANDIGARH Bus Stand, Sector 17)
For SSB Interview Coaching Call: 09815012810
For Written Exam Coaching Call: 09356902334
Phones: 0172-2277063, 2278273
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.minervaacademy.com
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