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Divya Soni
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MA (Public Administration, Geography), BEd, PGCTE (Assistant Master)
National Award for Teacher's, 2011; The Indian Education Award 2019; GS Faculty for Army Cadet in KV IMA (Dehradun); UPSC (Civil Services) Prelims Qualified; Grade in NCC C Certificate; National Player in Judo & Kho-Kho; Course mentor for 42 brigade HRDC unit of army education Corps; Ex-senior Faculty of RIMC experience
Established on April 1, 2001, Doon Sainik Academy (DSA) in Dehradun is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the defense services and for competitive entrance exams. The institution focuses on strengthening students' foundational knowledge to alleviate exam-related anxieties, converting aspirations into tangible achievements through high-quality educational services and training. It operates as a co-educational institution, also offering regular schooling from grades 4 to 12 under the CBSE board. DSA provides specialized coaching for…
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Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NCERT is non-negotiable for Biology in particular — roughly the whole section is drawn from it — so everything else here is supplementary practice.
| # | Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCERT Biology, Physics & Chemistry, Class 11 & 12 | NCERT | NCERT |
| 2 | Objective NCERT at Your Fingertips: Biology | MTG Editorial Board | MTG Learning Media |
| 3 | Trueman's Elementary Biology (Vol. 1 & 2) | K. N. Bhatia, M. P. Tyagi | Trueman Book Company |
| 4 | Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 & 2) | H. C. Verma | Bharati Bhawan |
| 5 | Objective Physics for NEET | D. C. Pandey | Arihant |
| 6 | Physical Chemistry | O. P. Tandon | G. R. Bathla |
| 7 | Organic Chemistry | Morrison & Boyd | Pearson |
| 8 | NEET Chapterwise Solved Papers | MTG Editorial Board | MTG Learning Media |
Prelims and General Studies Mains. NCERTs are the foundation layer; the standard references below are the ones almost every serious aspirant works through.
| # | Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCERT Textbooks, Class 6-12 | NCERT | NCERT |
| 2 | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth | McGraw Hill |
| 3 | A Brief History of Modern India | Rajiv Ahir | Spectrum Books |
| 4 | India's Struggle for Independence | Bipan Chandra | Penguin |
| 5 | Indian Economy | Ramesh Singh | McGraw Hill |
| 6 |
Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude, which are common to every GATE paper. Core technical texts differ by branch (CS, ME, EE, CE) and are best held per branch.
| # | Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higher Engineering Mathematics | B. S. Grewal | Khanna Publishers |
| 2 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | Erwin Kreyszig | Wiley |
| 3 | GATE Engineering Mathematics for All Streams | Made Easy Editorial Board | Made Easy |
| 4 | General Aptitude: Verbal & Numerical Ability | Made Easy Editorial Board | Made Easy |
| 5 | GATE Chapterwise Previous Years' Solved Papers | GKP Editorial Board | GK Publications |
NDA & NA written examination — Mathematics and the General Ability Test (English plus General Knowledge across Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography and Current Events).
| # | Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination | Arihant Experts | Arihant |
| 2 | Mathematics for NDA & NA | R. S. Aggarwal | S. Chand |
| 3 | NCERT Mathematics & Science, Class 9-12 | NCERT | NCERT |
| 4 | Objective General English | S. P. Bakshi | Arihant |
| 5 | General Studies for NDA & NA | Manohar Pandey | Arihant |
| 6 |
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Doon Sainik Academy provides coaching for a wide range of competitive exams, including NEET, UPSC/IAS, GATE, and various defense sector entrance exams like NDA, RIMC, Sainik School, and Military School entrance.
The academy offers a range of facilities to support students' learning and well-being, including a library, hostel accommodation, a computer lab, a cafeteria, a multi-purpose hall, various sports facilities, and a dedicated medicare unit with medical professionals.
Doon Sainik Academy maintains small batch sizes, with each class accommodating a maximum of 35 students. This approach aims to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and support from the instructors.
Doon Sainik Academy was established on April 1, 2001, with the goal of meeting the educational requirements for children aspiring to join the armed forces and other competitive fields.
Yes, for certain programs, male candidates must be between 11.5 and 13 years old as of January 1st or July 1st of the joining term. Prospective students are encouraged to confirm specific age requirements for their desired course.
The Director of Doon Sainik Academy is Mrs. Divya Soni. She holds an MA in Public Administration and Geography, a BEd, and PGCTE, and has been recognized with the National Award for Teachers in 2011 and The Indian Education Award in 2019.
near RIMC Gate, Garhi Cantonment, Aam Bagh, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248003
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To cultivate a global community of courageous, self-disciplined, and knowledgeable individuals dedicated to serving humanity, fostering universal fraternity and contributing positively to society.
Our Mission
To provide high-quality education and comprehensive training programs, equipping students with strong fundamentals, critical thinking skills, and moral values to excel in competitive exams and build successful careers in the defense sector and beyond.
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