10 MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE FACTORS IN NDA

10 MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE FACTORS IN NDA

Every defence aspirant’s dream is to go for NDA i.e. National Defence Academy. What makes it so grand, attractive and awarding is great art of infrastructure and the life style. As we enter the premises we realize that we are at the most prestigious institution which is known for its training in the professional, intellectual, physical and leadership spheres.

1. The first thing that comes to our mind when we think about NDA is ‘discipline’. During a time span of three years, it’s a must to follow the precedent which is mandatory. It helps candidates to build confidence and at the same time it trains them to work under pressure. 
2. Time management is one more factor which actually creates discipline in candidate’s life. To be an officer one must be punctual and meticulous. It is very essential to mark your presence in right time. One should know the worth of time.
3. ‘Leadership is gifted but not everyone is fortunate enough’. But NDA produces leaders, with high motives, perspectives, managing team to work in a positive direction, creating an inspiring vision with a realistic approach, helping other team members during adverse situation with patience and delivering results.
4. A gentle man is recognized by his etiquettes and manners. It is how he presents himself in front of society and thereby nation.
5. The next thing aspirants are inspired by the great art of infrastructure of National Defense Academy, which actually every aspirant dreams to visit. It was not built in a day but the dedication and sacrifices made by previous decade members of armed forces which resulted vast and magnificent superstructure. The Sudan Block, Hut of Remembrance, Habibullah Hall, the NDA Museum and many more are masterpieces and supreme example of art of great framework.
6. People also like the hair cut (army cut) which every cadet is given after reaching NDA. This specific hair cut actually is their real personality which they carry throughout their life. Or you can say it avoids any kind of distraction towards the personal grooming.
7. Once a candidate reaches National Defense Academy, he does not remain the same, because his life turns over a new leaf. Every cadet is given an individual room which is their personal space but regularly inspected by the authority. So it should be kit lay out.
8. The other thing people find important is physical fitness. Being an officer one must be physical y fit. It’s not about body building but a daily routine which enhances your physical ability. The more you work the better is your stamina. As we know, “the more you sweat in the peace, the less you bleed in the war.”
9. There are various sports activity organized at regular intervals to maintain physical fitness as well as it entertains. Sports like football, horse riding, hockey, yoga, PT, basketball, and many more are segregated into indoor and outdoor activities.
10. The training is not only about physical training. A cadet has to excel in academic to study bachelor. There are basically two streams arts and science.

The mental challenge is to bring out the best in you. The punishments are to realize and working over those weaknesses which can bring downfall in one’s personality. Getting up early increases immune system and keeps a person healthy. The complete schedule is made to keep a cadet fit and to serve nation. This is how NDA converts from candidates to cadets which are a major transformation.

All the Best cadets!

By,
Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava
Senior PD trainer
Online V&A trainer
Centurion Academy
Lucknow
Email : helpcenturionacademy@gmail.com
Web: www.centurionacademy.in
Contact: 9795977779,9795977776
Toll-free no. : 1800-300-29280

SUCCESS STORY SQUADRON LEADER YOGENDRA YADAV

SUCCESS STORY  SQUADRON LEADER YOGENDRA YADAV

Greetings aspirants, I am Yogendra Yadav, presently serving IAF as a helicopter pilot. It is just like a dream that came true, but to make this dream come true I would like to thank psychologist J.B.Mall Sir, who not only guided me but also brought out my positive attitude towards my goal. I was just a science graduate from a regular college Bavour, Mainpuri. UP. I always wanted to serve the nation for which I needed the proper guidance by an expert. I joined various SSB coaching institutes to improve my better performance. By my several failed attempts I was not sure of my career accomplishment. Then I met psychologist J.B.Mall Sir. It was his guidance that motivated me to further try and accomplish my dream. I was fortunate to spend 1 year time with sir, finally I got recommendation and successfully joined Air force Academy and further got commissioned in IAF as helicopter pilot and my dream to serve nation came true. 

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

Squadron leader Yogendra Yadav

 

 

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR PICTURE PERCEPTION AND DISCUSSION TEST: SSB Mantra by Experts

HOW TO PREPARE FOR PICTURE PERCEPTION AND DISCUSSION TEST: SSB Mantra by Experts

PPDT (Picture perception and discussion test) and OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating) are conducted on day 1 by Service Selection Board. Candidates, who are able to clear these two tests, will stay further for 4 days. The test on day 1 is at times hectic because it makes it lengthy.

What is PPDT?

As the name suggests, Picture Perception and Discussion Test is a part of screening test where mostly a blur picture is shown to the candidates and they have to write a complete story which is narrated within described time and later discussed. It covers 60%of the scoring.

There are three stages in this test

1.  Story Writing
2. Individual Narration
3. Discussion

In the first stage, the invigilator briefs up the candidates by informing them about the time management for writing story. There is a picture shown to the candidate for 30 seconds. Here invigilator asks candidates to write whatever first thing or impression comes into their mind. In this short span of time the candidates have to analyze the picture very carefully. After these 30 seconds 1 minute is given to pen down the details what the candidates have noticed. And finally 4 minutes are provided to write down the complete story.

Here is an example of PPDT, and an approach towards it.

There is a blank story sheet provided to all candidates by SSB to write the story or points they want to keep in mind. The sheet has a rectangular box where they write down important details in short so that they may not forget or miss out a detail. Following are some tips for story writing:

• Mention male/female with M/F or P if not clear.
• Mention kind of moods of the person like positive/negative/neutral/mood, using +/-/0.
• Mention their assumed age as shown in the picture.
• Mention any kind of action taking place on the right side of the sheet by one word or two.
• Mention any particular kind of symbol to avoid confusion among the characters.

 Finally in another 4 minutes candidates will write down the story, according to the details they mentioned in the story sheet. When a candidate creates a story he must

• Study the picture attentively (like a person is giving a speech)
• Identify the situation (what kind of people are listening to him, are they villagers or urban people)
• Introduce the problem (what is the matter, introducing new methods of agriculture)
• Relate situation and problem
• The character’s approach 
• Solution

The candidate should keep the story relevant to the picture shown initially. It should relate to the story. There should be nothing complex. Keep the time track in mind, and maintain the story within specified time limit i.e. 1 minute. So it should not exceed 8-10 sentences. While writing down story every candidate should keep the following points in mind:

• Always use past tense to write a story.
• There should be always a positive approach towards a story, avoid any kind of negative thought.
• Make a realistic approach towards story, unrealistic and hypothetical ideas should be avoided.
• The story should be original in all respect, avoid any kind of repeated ideas or concepts.
• Find out the main character of the story and elaborate a story around him. Don’t use adjectives to describe the character, let his actions describe him.
• The story can start with a problem, then action taken against it and finally end it up with a proper solution or ways it can be solved.

Individual Narration

Once these 4 minutes get over, Individual narration starts. While narrating the story the candidates should make it interesting. There is a time limit of 1 minute, so candidate should keep time limit in mind. There should be nothing glorifying or those ‘aw’ moments. Candidates must stick to their story. Without beating around the bush they complete the story narration according to their chest numbers. Remember to be confident while narrating the story. They have to narrate their written story back to back. Once all the candidates are done with the narration of the story, they will have to wait for the invigilator’s instructions. If the invigilator has prior given instruction to start the discussion just after the narration, then candidates will have to start the discussion. If not they will have to wait for his order.

Discussion

Now Discussion over the story takes place.

When all the stories are narrated there is a discussion. The discussion is as usual. Every candidate tries to prove his story the best. They might highlight various shortcomings in other stories coming up with different justifications. The candidate should show his maturity level by keeping calm. The purpose of the discussion is to find a common story so he should speak considering interest of the groups.

By,
Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava
Senior PD trainer
Online V&A trainer
Centurion Academy
Lucknow
Email : helpcenturionacademy@gmail.com
Web: www.centurionacademy.in
Contact: 9795977779,9795977776
Toll-free no. : 1800-300-29280