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Living on campus: why it helps your selection
Clearing the NDA, CDS or AFCAT takes more than classes. It takes a routine: early PT, focused study hours, regular tests and enough rest. Staying in the NDDA hostel puts all of this in one place. There's no travel time and no distractions, and you train in the same discipline you will live by at the academy.
Hostel facilities
- Separate boys and girls hostel facilities
- 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance
- Bedrooms with a personal almirah for each candidate
- Tasty, hygienic food prepared in our mess, with a balanced, nutritious diet
- Study rooms and library access
- Weekly recreational activities
- Weekly medical check-up
- Motivation sessions from retired and serving officers
- Regular parent communication and progress updates
Academic facilities
- Air-conditioned smart classrooms
- Well-stocked library with defence study materials
- Computer lab with online test facilities
- Separate doubt-clearing sessions
- Audio-visual learning aids
Physical training facilities
- 400-metre running track
- Professional obstacle course setup
- Gymnasium with modern equipment
- Indoor sports complex
- Outdoor ground for group tasks, GTO practice and drills
- Football, volleyball, basketball and cricket
A typical day in the hostel
| Part of the day | What students do |
|---|---|
| Early morning | PT, running practice and drills |
| Morning to afternoon | Classes: Maths, GAT, English and GK, plus tests |
| Afternoon | Self-study in the library and doubt-clearing sessions |
| Evening | Ground activities, sports and group tasks |
Timings vary by course and season; the hostel team shares the exact schedule at admission.
Hostel charges
| Course | Option | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| NDA – 6 months | Course + hostel package | ₹87,000 |
| NDA – 1 year (till selection) | Course + hostel package | ₹1,54,000 |
| NDA (course taken without hostel package) | Hostel with mess | ₹8,000 / month |
| NDA Crash Course, CDS, AFCAT, Agniveer (Air Force X & Y) | Hostel with mess | ₹9,000 / month |
| SSB Interview – 15 days | Course + hostel | ₹25,000 |
| NDA Foundation (Class 11–12) | Schooling, coaching, hostel, books & dresses | From ₹1,50,000 / year |
Course fees, installments and discounts are on the fee structure page.
Girls hostel
Girls stay in a separate girls hostel with round-the-clock security and CCTV, mess food and regular updates to parents. Girls preparing for the NDA can read more about NDA coaching for girls in Dehradun.
Location
Noval Doon Defence Academy, Shivram Singh Enclave, Sahastradhara Road, Opp. Touchwood School, Govind Vihar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001. Get directions or see more photos in our campus gallery.
Hostel & Facilities – FAQs
Does Noval Doon Defence Academy provide hostel facility?
What are the hostel charges at NDDA?
Is there a separate hostel for girls?
What is the food like in the NDDA mess?
What physical training facilities are available?
Can parents visit the campus before admission?
Planning to stay on campus? Register early to confirm your hostel room for the 2026-27 batch.