Location Advantage
Why Garhi Cantt is India's Defence Education Capital
No other location in India offers what Garhi Cantt does. The Indian Military Academy — where commissioned officers are trained — is within walking distance. RIMC, where India's future NDA toppers study from Class 8, is steps away. Studying here means your child breathes military culture every single day.
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
India's premier officer training academy. Passout Parade ground visible from campus.
Adjacent — walking distance
Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)
India's most prestigious junior military school — our RIMC students see their target daily.
Steps away
Rashtriya Military School (RMS)
One of 5 Rashtriya Military Schools in India — our RMS coaching students train in its shadow.
Within Garhi Cantt
FRI (Forest Research Institute)
Dehradun's iconic landmark — 5-minute drive for weekend recreation.
3 km
Jolly Grant Airport
1-hour drive. Regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and major cities.
22 km
All Programmes
7 Courses — One Campus at Garhi Cantt
From Class 6 school-level preparation to officer-level UPSC exams — Atharva Defence Academy covers every defence entrance pathway from a single campus at Garhi Cantt, Dehradun.
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NDA Coaching
For Class 12 | Age 16.5–19.5
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CDS Coaching
For Graduates | IMA / OTA / AFA / INA
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AFCAT Coaching
For Graduates | Indian Air Force
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RIMC Coaching
Class 8 Entry | June & December
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RMS Coaching
Class 6 & 9 Entry | Rashtriya Military School
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Sainik School (AISSEE)
Class 6 & 9 | All India
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UP Sainik School
Class 6 & 9 | UPSESSB
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Find Us
Visit Atharva Defence Academy
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Address
Hari Tower, Plot 3/2, 1st Floor, Sherbagh, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun 248001
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Phone
8707441994
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Email
atharvadefenceacademy248001@gmail.com
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Office Hours
Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
FAQs
Common Questions About Our Garhi Cantt Campus
Where exactly is Atharva Defence Academy in Garhi Cantt? +
We are located at Hari Tower, Plot 3/2, 1st Floor, Sherbagh, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun 248001. The campus is within walking distance of IMA's main gate.
Why is a defence academy near IMA better for students? +
Proximity to IMA means students see future officers daily, attend passing out parades, and develop a real sense of purpose. The military environment of Garhi Cantt builds discipline and motivation that no classroom can replicate.
Does Atharva Defence Academy have a residential hostel in Garhi Cantt? +
Yes. We offer fully residential accommodation at our Garhi Cantt campus with supervised hostel rooms, a mess, structured PT from 5:30 AM, and warden supervision.
Which exams does Atharva Defence Academy at Garhi Cantt prepare for? +
We prepare students for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, RIMC, RMS, All India Sainik School (AISSEE), and UP Sainik School (UPSESSB) — all from one campus.