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 Defence Academy Coimbatore

Coaching Academy for Sainik- RMS-RIMC- NDA-SSB

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CET- 2020 : Applications for 2020 is awaited .

Get trained to face the entrance examination with confidence
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Subjects taught:-

1. Mathematics
2. English
3. General Awareness
4. Mental Ability Test
5. interview technique

We provide the following notes/ online pack to our students

1. E-notes
2. online test practice pack
set of previous years papers fully solved

Online Coaching Duration:-

2 months

Fees:-

Rs.15,000 only
For Sainik as well as RMS Class VI

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Faculty:-

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Mr. N. Baskaran(Retd)

All India Sainik School Entrance Examination 2021- COACHING - ONLINE

Date of Sainik Entrance-10 January(Sunday)2021 : Applications -available online now.

Coaching- online- hard copy of books:-

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Congratulations on your interest to get admission for your son/daughter in Sainik School (Military School for Boys), Our past 20 years of Experience tells us about how cadets prepare and who stands to gain from training.
Dear Parent,
First of all know your child, his. Her mindset
Are you not interested to find out his/her IQ?
Gifted IQ people are rare to find, they can get through any exam with ease. BUT most of us are between 85 to 115 on average. It is seen that a child with higher IQ, gain admission in Sainik- Military, and RIMC- Likewise they do well in all competitive examinations.
Fortunately, the IQ can be trained by an expert and an average child with a score of 115 can move up to the Score of 125 easily.
The right type of personal training is required.
To find the IQ of your child visit our Psychologist
Dr. N. Lakshmanan, Ph.D. 98420 06144
Defence Academy Offers training to those students who are assessed as high IQs by Psychologists.
We offer these KITS the Money-back Guarantee of coaching fee if they do not qualify for the Sainik School Written test. In India perhaps ours is the only institute that if offering MONEY BACK IF THE CHILD DOES NOT QUALIFY IN WRITTEN TEST OF SAINIK SCHOOL CLASS VI
We are not talking about Admission or medical. We assure you that your child will qualify for the Sainik School written Test with our 75 days Guarantee. You will have to pay the Full Fee in one go. The cost of Study material will not be refunded
Fee Rs. 20,000 for two months, coaching Books Rs.5000 and Coaching Rs.15,000.
For those who not buy our Hard Copy no such guarantee is given. ( We Believe in practical solving of a problem as well as taking our online coaching) All our study guide is chapter explanation and Plenty of Homework do be completed each day after classes. 3 hours a day 5 day a week coaching offered. Call 94437 20076
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Study Kit for class VI and IX for Sainik School and Military School is available at Defence Academy

 

All India Sainik School Entrance Examination Coaching cl VI - 2021 admission.
Now Both Boys and Girls are eligible to join the sainik schools all over India
The entrance examination is scheduled to be held on 10 Jan 2021.
Applications are available online from all the Sainik School web site

Defence Academy
Offers Online coaching for students of Class VI at Coimbatore
and for students of Class IX at Defence Academy Chennai
call 94437 20076
Join by 24th Oct to avail 10 % discount on the fee of Rs. 15000 only for 75 days of coaching by former defence officers
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60% of the boys trained by us gained admission last year

Three gained admission out of 5 trained
We admit a child for coaching only after our Psychologist gives a certificate of Satisfactory IQ to face the Competitive exam

we are awaiting the last merit list to check if the other two boys too gained the admission
the cut off marks for the first list of Sainik school Amaravathinagar was 80%.
Hence parents please do not take chances to get your son/daughter coaching to face the exam by experts.
visit to order any of the following:-

1. Complete Study kit - One book for each subject + solved paper
2. 30 Years solved papers of Sainik School Entrance old and new pattern
3. ONLINE Coaching for 75 days
4. Online Practice test Pack
5. Mock tests
6. Worksheets for English and Maths

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ONLINE coaching for Sainik and RMS entrance Examination 2021

 

All India Sainik School Entrance Examination Coaching cl VI - 2021 admission.
Now Both boys and gilrs are eligible to join the sainik schools all over India
The entrance examination is scheduled to be held on 10 Jan 2021.
Applications are available online from all the sainik school web site

Defence Academy
Offers Online coaching for students of Class VI at Coimbatore
and for students of Class IX at Defence Academy Chennai
call 94437 20076
Join by 24th Oct to avail 10 % discount on the fee of Rs. 15000 only for 75 days of coaching by former defence officers
visit
www.ssbcoaching.com
60% of the boys trained by us gained admission last year

three gained admission out of 5 trained
We admit a child for coaching only after our Psychologist gives a certificate of Satisfactory IQ to face the Competitive exam

we are awaiting the last merit list to check if the other two boys too gained the admission
the cut off marks for the first list of Sainik school Amaravathinagar was 80%.
Hence parents please do not take chances to get your son/daughter coaching to face the exam by experts.
visit to order any of the following:-

1. Complete Study kit - One book for each subject + solved paper
2. 30 Years solved papers of Sainik School Entrance old and new pattern
3. ONLINE Coaching for 75 days
4. Online Practice test Pack
5. Mock tests
6. Worksheets for English and Maths

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ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION -2021

 

ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION -2021 

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E -notes and Username and password for online practice test will be given to all those who join our classes

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SSB / FSB Personal Interview- Suggestions for SSB/FSB Aspirants

 

SSB / FSB Personal Interview- Suggestions for SSB/FSB Aspirants

 

How to face with Confidence- Tips Offered Our e-book has three sample interview Rs.25 only.

 

HOW TO ACE SSB/FSB INTERVIEW?

 

PREPARE YOURSELF BY ATTENDING A MOCK INTERVIEW

 

Attend our Mock Interview. our IO was the former Deputy president of 18 SSB Allahabad.

Online Interview Fee Rs.1500 Only

In person at our academy Rs.2500

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Personal Interview in SSB/ FSB- Hot tips

 

Here are a few tips and how to prepare for a personal interview for SSB or Final Selection Board of the Coast Guard

 

What is an SSB Interview?

 

SSB/ FSB interview is one-to-one direct interaction between the Candidate and the Interviewing officer in a closed room The personal interview of a candidate is taken by the Interviewing Officer (IO) a senior officer, either the Deputy Commandant or the Commandant of the SSB Board The interview between the two will of a duration of 45 minutes to 1 hour approximately. During this interview, the IO assesses your personality and makes up his mind about your recommendation. It is, therefore, most important to display the “WHAT YOU REALY ARE?” It is a sales talk by you to the Buyer the IO. The only thing in this is the item to be sold is you

The person who is able to sell himself becomes a winner. How you tackle his questions, how you present yourself is what matters

 

PROPER PIQ (PERSONAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE)

 

The PIQ is exactly like the contents displayed in the index of a book. It gives an initial blueprint of the candidate to the IO as it is the first thing he reads before the interview. Hence PIQ needs to be carefully filled with precision and accuracy. Fill Personal Information (Name, Address, Educational Details, Family Details, Participation in sports, extracurricular activities, responsibilities held etc) properly, neatly, tidily in best of handwriting as it reflects a lot about your personality. Avoid spelling mistakes, cuttings and overwriting and also avoid bluff or keep writing unwanted things. Do not write anything that you cannot correctly explain. NO IMAGINATION PLEASE

 

MAKING THE FIRST & BEST IMPRESSION

 

I have seen many candidates attaching photographs, that are very old, not shaved and the look of the individual is very casual- You are setting a wrong example, Dress and a neat turn out, dress up formally. How you present yourself, is how people first few you. First impression is the last impression. You make the first impression the way you dress up (well ironed, clean and starched clothes with well-polished shoes). Greet well politely when you enter the room and have a firm handshake if offered.

 

YOUR BODY LANGUAGE DURING THE INTERVIEW

 

Sit straight and look up. Maintain Eye contact and avoid unnecessary movements. Get relaxed and keep a constant smile on your face. It is assured this smile and confidence does wonders. It shows your keen interest, activeness and enthusiastic nature. Listen to the questions before you answer. Many candidates are in the habit of answering without listening to the entire question. Speak with interest and verbose in your voice by proper voice modulation wherever necessary.

 

CONSENTRATION - FOCUS DURNG INTERVIEW SESSION

 

The IO will start with questions about yourself, your family members and friends. Your concentration helps you to keep the sequence of rapid-fire questions in your head and reply well with organized ideas. Be positive and optimistic in your overall outlook and rationally answer the questions. Your views with consideration and valid logics are appreciated, hence avoid unnecessary conclusions and arguments with the IO.

 

To Lie are Not to Lie

 

How would you like, if someone tells a lie and you are able to note it. If you do not like, so is the IO, A sure shot "NR" will be the result your truthful nature and authenticity are the primary requirements. Be a good speaker with genuine thoughts and expressions. If you try to bluff and lie about your achievements or hobbies or boast about something you have not done, it leads to a question mark on your originality and credibility. Hold the attention of the listener by being genuinely honest and take up your downfalls with grace. If you get stuck somewhere because of lack of knowledge on the subject, frankly accept being unaware of it.

 

 

 

Knowing something about everything in and around you matters

 

What are you? Do proper self-introspection and be ready to tackle the trickiest questions put up to you. No one knows you better than yourself, hence analyze yourself properly from your past, present and to your future approach. How you present your thoughts and ideas is more important. Also develop an understanding of the things happening around you, in society, country and the world. Formally address the queries in the most comprehensive and optimistic way.

 

 

 

 

 

REVEAL ALL YOUR STRENGTH

 

Attend our Mock Interview. our IO was the former Deputy president of 18 SSB Allahabad Online Interview Fee Rs. 1500 Only.

In person at our academy Rs. 2500Visit:- www.ssbcoaching.com call Interviewing Officer (IO) a senior officer, either the Deputy Commandant or the Commandant of the SSB Board The interview between the two will of a duration of 45 minutes to 1 hour approximately. During this interview, the IO assesses your personality and makes up his mind about your recommendation. It is, therefore, most important to display the “WHAT YOU REALLY ARE?” It is a sales talk by you to the Buyer the IO. The only thing in this is the item to be sold is you.

The person who is able to sell himself becomes a winner. How you tackle his questions, how you present yourself is what matters .

Normally the IO follows a set pattern of questions pertaining to:-About you and your family members Friends and relatives Education Sports, extracurricular activities Hobbies, interest, your achievements Likes, dislikes, strong and weak points Current affairs A few Technical questions or something about the army, navy/ IAF There may be some stress questions/ situational reaction questions In the end he will ask you if you have any questions for him and finally a thank you from him

 

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our IO was the former Deputy president of 18 SSB Allahabad

Online Interview Fee Rs.1500 Only.

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ONLINE Sainik Military School Entrance Exam Coaching Offered

For class VI for 2021-22 admission.

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The min score required to gain admission is 80% + in Sainik and 90%+
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Never say Die- Success will be yours say Cadet Nishant

 Never say Die- Success will be yours say Cadet Nishant

Cadet Nishant, due to his attitude of never say die

got RECOMMENDED to under go training to become a flying officer at  Air Force Academy Dundigal in Jan 2021

He was conference out not once , not twice, not thrice, but 10 times.  Many of us would give up. But it was not so with cadet Nishant.

He was like Phoenix bird

Never gave up

His persistence finally paid him rich dividend

He now stands recommended for IAF. Ground Duties

He has cleared his medical and is waiting for the Joining instructions

Defence Academy Congratulates this cadet and says

HATS OFF TO YOU.

You too can make it

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How I cracked SSB Interview In the Very First Attempt

 How I cracked SSB Interview In the Very First Attempt

How I cracked SSB Interview In the Very First Attempt

As Narrated by N.C.C Cadet. Manibharathi of Coimbatore Govt. Arts college

483rd Cadet of Defence Academy who qualified for SSB after our Guidance

Let me tell me something about myself before I start narrating my experience at SSB Bangalore
I belong to the so-called Forward Community, which has to fight its way everywhere. My father is a Postman and mother housewife. My father had to put me in a local school, as he could afford to send me to any famous English medium school
We live in Red hills, Chennai, in an old house, which was built by my grandfather.
Right from the beginning of my student days, I was told, unless I get very good marks, I will be left behind in the rat race of life. As we all aware, that in India, the forward community gets a lesser chance to go up the hierarchy
I Scored 97.6% in my 10th standard and stood first in my school. As a result, I was given some concession during my 11th and 12th standard

I had to walk down to school every day and made use of the school library to increase my general awareness. The Chennai flood played havoc in my life, the old house gave away and we had to face great difficulty even for day to day life. Even then, I helped people around me to stay safe.
I faced great difficulty as I could not concentrate in my studies as a result my marks in class 12th was just 78.2%, which was not good enough for any good colleges in Chennai
I had to join the Government Arts College Coimbatore, which was allotted to me by counseling. I choose to take up B.Sc., Computer science, thinking at least I can get a job in some IT company in Chennai

MOVE TO COIMBATORE

As my father could not afford to put me up in a hostel, the next best thing he did was to ask for a departmental posting to Coimbatore, where he was offered a government qtrs. To appreciate my efforts my father bought me a bicycle. In which, I had to paddle daily 16 km(up and down) to my college and back to the house

It was then I choose to join the NCC, there were not many takers for NCC in my college, we had a small group of just 30 cadets, My A.N.O was a good man, who encouraged students. During one of the camps, he told us about the N.C.C Direct entry to become an officer in the ARMY. He told us about this entry and also informed us it is tough to make it at the SSB. Where English plays an important role. He informed us that to the best of his knowledge only about two cadets of Govt. Arts College became officers in the armed forces. Luckily, the Commanding officer of No 2 Arty Bty, was an ex Arts college student. He is also a decorated officer, who is from the computer science department. His Pep talk paved my way to take up NCC Seriously.
I made it a point to attend all the NCC classes and Camp. Though I could not rise up in the ranks of NCC, I became a corporal cadet during my final year. The college library had a lot of books and I used to pass my time after the NCC parade on Saturday.

As a student. I had taken part in English and Tamil Debate, essay writing, and other activities which helped me a lot during my college days. This gave me an opportunity to attend the All India Coastal Trek Expedition at Odhisa. I was one of the four cadets from my battalion who were selected on the basis of performance. I did well and was awarded as the outstanding trekker. In the NCC C certificate exam, I got an ALPHA Grade
Along with my friend Shiva I met the NCC Group HQ commandant and after taking his blessings, forwarded my application for NCC Special entry

During my six months after college, I used to take tuition for those who wanted to appear for Tamil Nadu Govt. exam aspirants. It was a very good experience. One of my students qualified for a job in the P and T department as a junior officer. My N.C.C Special entry SSB call had come about a month prior to the actual SSB

MY RENDEZVOUS WITH SSB

I wanted some guidance, once again, it was and my NCC battalion Commanding officer Colonel Grish P. Sena Medal, who referred us to Defence Academy to give us some guidance for SSB without charging any fee
My friend Siva and I were asked to report to Defence Academy Coimbatore at 10 A.M. by Retired Colonel Jayavel who was the director of the academy. We reported at 10.30 as we were getting stuck in the traffic jam
He was from infantry, and when we reached the academy, we were given dressing down, nice and proper for being late and asked us to get lost

I lost all my hopes but determined not to move away from the academy. it was nearly 12 in the noon after some request and softening talk of our NCC Commandant, he called us and asked us to report at 8 am on the following day

We were 68 km from Coimbatore. This was the first lesson I learned, If a job had to be done, approach the right person, and leave him not till your goal is achieved. "BE CAREFUL WITH OLD TIGERS" They will not spare you for mistakes

The next day, we were standing in front of the academy at 07:30. He told us about various tests conducted at the SSB interview and took us to the academy's GTO ground; the first task was to clean the area. he made us get some old irons welded and constructed a new Command task on the ground

Col Ramakrishnan and Col G. Murali guided us in Psychology and personal Interview

A lot of corrections were given, the time was short just one week to go. We had to shuttle down to Coimbatore from Thirupur every day. Due to corona, we had to take due precautions. There were no groups, just three of us spent our time discussing and practicing a few tests

As train services were canceled, we had to hire a taxi to take us to Bangalore for our rendezvous with the SSB Interview

MY DATE WITH SSB

On the given date and time we reported to the SSB reception area. After a lot of verification, we were made to fill up identification forms and were given chest numbers.

Only 57 cadets had reported for SSB in that particular batch.
We were asked to wear a Face mask and a transparent shield, surgical gloves before we were taken to the Screening hall

Army takes Corona Seriously; after all, they are soldiers and know what they are fighting against

Social Distancing was new to me

  

Morning and evening we were checked for body temperature. The OIR and the PPDT got over and by the end of that only 21 of were left to face the Stage II of the SSB Interview

After lunch, we were allotted new chest numbers, I was given Chest No:1

We did a lot of forms filling like PIQ, and some other documents. ( By maintaining proper social distancing). Later we were asked to move into the candidate's accommodation

We were given a lot of dos and Don’ts, we were asked not to move out of the SSB premises

OIR (Officers intelligence Rating)

We were given a set of question papers that contained verbal intelligence questions. This I felt tough as the time for attending 45 questions in 25 minutes
It was followed by Non-verbal questions, it was slightly easier paper

After this, we were shown one hazy picture, which was preceded by a briefing by the board psychologist
Soon we were taken to the ground and three groups were made to Narrate their stories and GD about the picture.
I wish to inform the reader that during the time gap between the story writing and narration, please practice telling the narration in your mind. This will help you to maintain the flow during actual story narration.
I was lucky to be nominated by the group to tell our group story to the assessment officers

Stage-II

Psychological tests, I wrote all the stories, I just made sure that I write whatever, that came to my mind but in a proper sequence
In WAT, SRT, and SD, I did not find it difficult, the earlier practice helped me to complete all the 60 questions without any hitch.
As I was chest number 1, I was called for a personal interview at about 11:15 A.M. ( I must confess, I did not get any time to change my dress, a bit of freshening up and I was summoned to present myself to the Interviewing Officer. As I was expecting only one officer to be present in the room, I was taken aback to see, two gentlemen sitting behind the desk. As I wished them, one of the officers asked me to take the seat.
I was told the person who was sitting near us was a person, who was doing some research

The first officer started off with prelims and mostly asked about my personal details.
Here are a few questions:-

1.  Who were the contenders of the US Presidential election?

2.  Why Mr. Donald Trump is being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and what was my opinion on that

As I had gone through the papers about this, I was comfortable in answering this question. As per my opinion on the Nobel Peace prize I told him that even though Mr.Trump had played some crucial role in settling the Afghan and middle east peace talks, it was for the top-notch of the Noble prize-awarding committee to decide and I did not have any doubt in my mind that it will do a better job in selecting a suitable person.
He asked me about my hobbies. I answered that it was reading and Reflective writing
He asked me to explain about Reflective writing. As I was expecting this question, I gave my prepared explanation as Reflective writing is an analytical practice in which the writer describes a real or imaginary scene, event, interaction, passing thought, or memory and adds a personal reflection on its meaning. He asked me to give an example. I told him about my yearly journey to Sabarimala and penning down my experience during the journey
He asked me to explain my leaning towards spirituality at this young age of twenty years and what it did to my life. I explained to him about how a backbone is important for anyone to stand erect, in the same way, spiritual leaning is to life and it energizes a person to perform one's duty without fear and it has nothing to do with religious belief.
He later moved on to enquire about women not being permitted and my opinion on it.
My answers seem to impress him and I could feel that I was telling him the right things.
It was all tacky tacky boo till the actual tiger started bouncing on me. Till then I thought that the researcher would not ask me any question, he started with bombardment such as Why did I take NCC Spl entry rather than CDSE, was it that I wanted to avoid reading and writing a test? He also told me that NCC entry is rather a low-level entry as compared to CDSE.
Moreover, he told me that I am not giving out any original answers and seemed to be nervous. Which I can definitely vouch was not true. It was the pressure tact he was using to bring me down

I stood my guard and told him. Sir, I am sorry, to counter your views, N.C.C entry is equal to any other entry, and a cadet has to prove his worth for three years before he can sit for a C certificate, and to get an ALPHA grade one has to burn his midnight oil. I said I am privileged to represent as an NCC cadet. As we were better trained by a group of highly trained and selected army officers and JCOS. How that could be considered a low-level entry? All cadets before being recommended to face the SSB, do go through some prelim. where is it is not so for a CDSE Entry? The government of India does look up at NCC cadet as a well-trained, well-disciplined citizen of India, that is why they have given this opportunity to NCC cadets to face the SSB without a written exam.
I also told him, in my opinion, they are more easily trainable than any other form of entry.
I could see that this answer went off well. My answer to allowing women in Sabrimala temple was based on millions of devotees’ beliefs rather than passing a law.
He asked me if I was against the views of the Supreme Court’s decision, and asked me to explain my stand against 'Sati'. For which I told him, that, I do not support the practice of Sati, as it was prevailing during ancient days and it was the belief or superstitious practice at that time. I even quoted the British stand and that of Raja Ram Mohan Rai's writing and stand against that evil practice. I mentioned that women were allowed into the Sabrimala with some age restriction and do not debar them from worshipping the deity.
Some more questions about NCC, the Indian army, and some details about its organization
He asked me for a situation reaction question. Which was rather elementary, here it goes:-

a) If my girlfriend was approaching me and asked me to tell her which was North when there was no sun. b) Which of the three items of 10kg each was heavier, Orange, apple, or cotton?
By now you must have realized that these were little tricky questions asked when one was hungry the time now was 12.15 noon, I had my breakfast at 6:30.

after a minute thought I said, sir the answer to the first question, I would be easy to tell the direction in three different ways, The temple that faced East, the Mobile phone which she had in her hand, and Masjid that faced East.
The second question, I answered all were of the same weight and depends on the container which holds them that would tell which container would be heavy to carry.
He asked me which one I would carry for him, I said whatever you wanted me to carry I would do so.
The so-called Researcher, asked me to tell him what I knew about BITCOIN?
I confessed that I did not know much, except that it was a virtual currency that is in the market and said I will find out and let him know.
(Friends, he did ask me this in my Conference. I moved straight to the cafeteria where there was the internet and learned everything about BITCOIN) and during the conference, I was asked to explain, which I did to the best of my knowledge. My interview was rather a long one and when I left the hall it was 12:50 so it was for about an hour and a half. I was satisfied with my interview

He asked me to tell him a joke. Whatever I told him he was countering and finally he just smiled and said Mani, the interview is over, would you like to ask me any Q???

I asked him, Please do let me know as to how my performance was during this interview Session. He said, son, this I will not answer now, let us meet during the conference and said bye bye.

y I made it a point to attend all the NCC classes and Camp. Though I could not rise up in the ranks of NCC, I became a corporal cadet during my final year. The college library had a lot of books and I used to pass my time after the NCC parade on Saturday.

As a school student. I had taken part in English and Tamil Debate, essay writing, and other activities which helped me a lot during my college days. This gave me an opportunity to attend the All India Coastal Trek Expedition at Odhisa. I was one of the four cadets from my battalion who were selected on the basis of performance. I did well and was awarded as the outstanding trekker. In the NCC C certificate exam, I got an ALPHA Grade
Along with my friend Shiva, I met the NCC Group HQ commandant and after taking his blessings, forwarded my application for NCC Spl entry

During my six months after college, I used to take tuition for those who wanted to appear for Tamil Nadu Govt exam aspirants. It was a very good experience. One of my students qualified for a job in the P and T department as a junior officer. My N.C.C Spl entry SSB call had come about a month prior to the actual SSB

MY RENDEZVOUS WITH SSB

I wanted some guidance, once again, it was and my NCC bn Commanding officer Colonel Grish P. Sena Medal, who referred us to Defence Academy to give us some guidance for SSB without charging any fee
My friend Siva and I were asked to report to Defence Academy Coimbatore at 10 A.M. by Retd Colonel Jayavel who was the director of the academy. We reported at 10.30 as we were getting stuck in the traffic jam
He was from infantry, and when we reached the academy, we were given dressing down, nice and proper for being late and asked us to get lost

I lost all my hopes but determined not to move away from the academy. it was nearly 12 in the noon after some request and softening talk of our NCC Commandant, he called us and asked us to report at 8 am on the following day

We were 68 km from Coimbatore. This was the first lesson I learned, If a job had to be done, approach the right person, and leave him not till your goal is achieved. "BE CAREFUL WITH OLD TIGERS" They will not spare you for mistakes

The next day, we were standing in front of the academy at 07:30. He told us about various tests conducted at the SSB interview and took us to the academy's GTO ground, the first task was to clean the area. he made us get some old irons welded and constructed a new Command task on the ground

Col Ramakrishnan and Col G. Murali guided us in Psychology and personal Interview

A lot of corrections were given, the time was short just one week to go. We had to shuttle down to Coimbatore from Thirupur every day. Due to corona, we had to take due precautions. There were no groups, just three of us spent our time discussing and practicing a few tests

As train services were canceled, we had to hire a taxi to take us to Bangalore for our rendezvous with the SSB Interview

MY DATE WITH SSB

On the given date and time we reported to the SSB reception area. After a lot of verification, we were made to fill up identification forms and were given chest numbers.

Only 57 cadets had reported for SSB in that particular batch.
We were asked to wear a Face mask and a transparent shield, surgical gloves before we were taken to the Screening hall

Army takes Corona Seriously, after all they are soldiers and know what they are fighting against

Social Distancing was a new to me

  

Morning and evening we were checked for body temperature. The OIR and the PPDT got over and by the end of that only 21 of were left to face the Stage II of the SSB Interview

After lunch, we were alloted new chest numbers, I was given Chest No:1

We did a lot of form filling like PIQ, and some other documents. ( By maintaining proper social distancing). Later we were asked to move into candidate's accommodation

We were given a lot of dos and Dont's, we were asked not to move out of the SSB premises

OIR (Officers intelligence Rating)

We were given a set of question paper, that contained verbal intelligence questions. This I felt tough as time for attending 45 questions in 25 minutes
It was followed by Non-verbal questions, it was slightly easier paper

After this we were shown one hazzy picture, which was preceded by a briefing by the board psychologist
Soon we were taken to the ground and three groups were made to Narrate their stories and GD about the picture.
I wish to inform the reader, that during the time gap between the story writing and narration, please practice telling the narration in your mind. This will help you to maintain the flow during actual story narration.
I was lucky to be nominated by the group to tell our group story to the assessment officers

Stage-II

Psychological tests, I wrote all the stories, I just made sure that I write whatever, that came to my mind but in a proper sequence
In WAT, SRT, and SD, I did not find it difficult, the earlier practice helped me to complete all the 60 questions without any hitch.
As I was chest number 1, I was called for a personal interview at about 11:15 A.M. ( I must confess, I did not get any time to change my dress, a bit of freshening up and I was summoned to present my self to the Interviewing Officer. As I was expecting only one officer to be present in the room, I was taken aback to see, two gentlemen sitting behind the desk. As I wished them, one of the officers asked me to take the seat.
I was told the person who was sitting near us was a person, who was doing some research

The first officer started off with prelims and mostly asked about my personal details.
Here are a few questions:-

1.  Who were the contenders of the US Presidential election?

2.  Why Mr. Donald Trump is being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and what was my opinion on that

As I had gone through the papers about this, I was comfortable in answering this question. As per my opinion on the Nobel Peace prize I told him that even though Mr.Trump had played some crucial role in settling the Afgan and the middle east peace talks, it was for the top-notch of the Noble prize-awarding committee to decide and I did not have any doubt in my mind that it will do a better job in selecting a suitable person.
He asked me about my hobbies. I answered that it was reading and Reflective writing
He asked me to explain about Reflective writing. As I was expecting this question, I gave my prepared explanation as Reflective writing is an analytical practice in which the writer describes a real or imaginary scene, event, interaction, passing thought, or memory and adds a personal reflection on its meaning. He asked me to give an example. I told him about my yearly journey to Sabarimala and penning down my experience during the journey
He asked me to explain my leaning towards spirituality at this young age of twenty years and what it did to my life. I explained to him about how a backbone is important for anyone to stand erect, in the same way, spiritual leaning is to life and it energizes a person to perform one's duty without fear and it has nothing to do with religious belief.
He later moved on to enquire about women not being permitted and my opinion on it.
My answers seem to impress him and I could feel that I was telling him the right things.
It was all ticky tacky boo till the actual tiger started bouncing on me. Till then I thought that the researcher would not ask me any question, he started with bombardment such as Why did I take NCC Spl entry rather than CDSE, was it that I wanted to avoid reading and writing a test? He also told me that NCC entry is rather a low-level entry as compared to CDSE.
Moreover, he told me that I am not giving out any original answers and seemed to be nervous. Which I can definitely vouch was not true. It was the pressure tact he was using to bring me down

I stood my guard and told him. Sir, I am sorry, to counter your views, N.C.C entry is equal to any other entry, and a cadet has to prove his worth for three years before he can sit for a C certificate, and to get an ALPHA grade one has to burn his midnight oil. I said I am privileged to represent as an NCC cadet. As we were better trained by a group of highly trained and selected army officers and JCOS. How could that be considered a low-level entry? All cadets before being recommended to face the SSB, do go through some prelim. where is it is not so for a CDSE Entry? The government of India does look up at NCC cadet as a well-trained, well-disciplined citizen of India, that is why they have given this opportunity to NCC cadets to face the SSB without a written exam.
I also told him, in my opinion, they are more easily trainable than any other form of entry.
I could see that this answer went off well. My answer to allowing women in Sabrimala temple was based on millions of devotees' beliefs rather than passing a law.
He asked me if I was against the views of the Supreme Court's decision, and asked me to explain my stand against 'Sati'. For which I told him, that, I do not support the practice of Sati, as it was prevailing during ancient days and it was the belief or superstitious practice at that time. I even quoted the British stand and that of Raja Ram Mohan Rai's writing and stand against that evil practice. I mentioned that women were allowed into the Sabrimala with some age restriction and do not debar them from worshipping the deity.
Some more questions about NCC, the Indian army, and some details about its organization
He asked me for a situation reaction question. Which was rather elementary, here it goes:-

a) If my girlfriend was approaching me and asked me to tell her which was north when there was no sun. b) Which of the three items of 10kg each was heavier, Orange, apple, or cotton?
By now you must have realized that these were little tricky questions asked when one was hungry the time now was 12.15 noon, I had my breakfast at 6:30.

After a minute thought I said, sir the answer to the first question, it would be easy to tell the direction in three different ways, The temple that faced East, the Mobile phone which she had in her hand, and Masjid that faced East.
The second question, I answered all were of the same weight and depends on the container which holds them that would tell which container would be heavy to carry.
He asked me which one I would carry for him, I said whatever you wanted me to carry I would do so.
The so-called Researcher, asked me to tell him what I knew about BITCOIN?
I confessed that I did not know much, except that it was a virtual currency that is in the market and said I will find out and let him know.
(Friends, he did ask me this in my Conference. I moved straight to the cafeteria where there was the internet and learned everything about BITCOIN) my interview was rather a long one and when I left the hall it was 12:50 so it was for about an hour and a half. I was satisfied with my interview

He asked me to tell him a joke. Whatever I told him he was countering and finally he just smiled and said Mani, the interview is over; would you like to ask me any Q???

I asked him, Please do let me know as to how my performance was during this interview Session. He said, son, this I will not answer now, let us meet during the conference and said bye-bye.

Group Tests

Since my group was a mixed group of fresher’s and repeaters, one can imagine how it would be, out of 7 members in my group, 5 were repeaters, they always dominated, and really did not allow others; however, I was helping them and suggesting some new ideas. In two tasks the idea I gave was accepted and we were all able to cross the obstacle with ease
I followed a golden rule during my Out Door Tasks

1.  Observe

2.  Plan

3.  Co-ordinate

4.  Co-operated

5.  Execute

In individual obstacle, I could do only 8 obstacles in the time allotted. My Command task went off well. The GTO just asked me how I would go about the task. I briefed my subordinates and explained the method to execute. He did even allow us to proceed. He moved me to the last part of the obstacle and asked me to execute it. I felt easy and completed with confidence

See the Task

 

 

As my chest number was 1, I was the first one to be called. After wishing them I was asked to sit down. The deputy president asked me if I remember that he had asked me a question regarding BITCOIN, and he asked me to explain that to all the board members. As I had gone through the net, I answered to the best of my ability. He then asked me as to which of the task I did well and which test I did not do well, I told him I was not satisfied with the individual obstacles as I could complete only 8 out of 10 and the others went off well. He asked for any suggestions/improvement, I said it was all well organized and I did not have any suggestions. He wished me all the best and asked me to leave the conf hall.

It started at 09:00 hours and by 10:15 the conference was over. we were asked to assemble in the Screening test hall. at 10:45, an officer came to the hall and told us about what is SSB and what they were expecting. Told that those who have not made it not to worry and told us about Dr. APJ and other great personalities who could not make it at SSB and did well in other walks of life. He finally came down to announcing the result, CHEST NO: 1, 6 and 15
As I got up my eyes became moist. The other two were already recommended if their previous attempts. Chest no 15, had faced the board 7 times earlier.it was the first time he was recommended. Chest no 6 was already recommended for Navy earlier

We as I thanked the GOD Almighty in my mind, bid goodbye to other members. Thereafter a lot of forms filling

It was followed by 3 days at the Bangalore Command Hospital. In which two of us were found medically fit. I was happy that I could make it at the very first attempt. I wish to thank all my well-wishers for guiding me to success. I am now looking out for the final merit list and waiting to join the OTA, Chennai.
I wish the readers all the best for their attempt in SSB