About Abhyaas Defence Academy
Jammu's Premier Fully Residential Defence School — Forging India's Future Defenders Since 2010
Who We Are
Who We Are
Abhyaas Defence Academy (ADA) is Jammu's most distinguished fully residential institution dedicated to preparing young minds from Class III to XII for India's most prestigious defence and academic examinations.
Nestled at Gharota, Jammu — the gateway to the Himalayas — ADA provides a structured, disciplined, and nurturing environment where students are shaped into confident, capable, and patriotic individuals ready to serve the nation.
With 100% residential faculty, night study classes, separate hostels for boys and girls, a pure vegetarian mess, indoor temple and mosque, and world-class physical defence training, ADA offers a holistic residential experience unmatched in the region.
Our Vision
To be India's foremost residential defence academy — producing disciplined, academically excellent, and physically fit young leaders who serve the nation with honour and integrity.
Our Mission
To provide a structured, fully residential educational environment that combines rigorous academic preparation, physical defence training, and character development — enabling every student to achieve success in RIMC, RMS, AISSEE, NDA, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG, and Board examinations.
Leadership
The Visionaries Behind ADA
Er. Wasim Kalas
Founder, Abhyaas Defence Academy
Er. Wasim Kalas is the visionary founder of Abhyaas Defence Academy, Jammu. A qualified engineer with a deep passion for national service and education, Er. Kalas established ADA with a singular mission: to provide students from Jammu & Kashmir and across India with a world-class residential platform to realise their dreams of serving the nation through the armed forces and premier academic institutions.
Recognising the lack of quality defence-oriented residential schooling in the region, Er. Kalas channelled his engineering acumen and entrepreneurial spirit into building an institution that combines rigorous academics, physical conditioning, and character development under one roof.
Under his leadership, ADA has grown from a small coaching centre to a full-fledged residential academy with hundreds of successful alumni serving in the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and premier academic institutions across the country.
Er. Ruksana Bania
Campus Director, Abhyaas Defence Academy
Er. Ruksana Bania serves as the Campus Director of Abhyaas Defence Academy, bringing exceptional administrative acumen, academic leadership, and a deep commitment to student welfare to the institution.
As Campus Director, Er. Bania oversees the day-to-day academic and residential operations of ADA — from curriculum planning and faculty management to hostel welfare, mess quality, and student discipline. Her hands-on approach and empathetic leadership have made her a beloved figure among students and parents alike.
Er. Bania's vision for ADA is one of holistic excellence — where every student, regardless of background, receives the guidance, resources, and encouragement needed to achieve their highest potential in defence examinations and beyond.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Discipline
Structured daily routines, no mobile phones, and regimental order build lifelong habits of self-discipline.
Dedication
Night classes, residential faculty, and 24/7 academic support reflect our unwavering commitment to student success.
Integrity
Honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct are the cornerstones of every interaction at ADA.
National Pride
Every programme, every drill, every class is infused with love for the nation and respect for its defenders.
Inclusivity
Indoor Temple and Mosque on campus — honouring every faith and fostering unity among students.
Excellence
20+ defence selections and counting — our results speak for our relentless pursuit of academic and physical excellence.
Our Journey
Milestones of Excellence
ADA Founded
Abhyaas Defence Academy established by Er. Wasim Kalas at Gharota, Jammu with a vision to prepare students for defence examinations.
First AISSEE Selections
ADA achieves its first batch of AISSEE selections, establishing credibility in the region.
Fully Residential Campus
Separate boys and girls hostels inaugurated, transforming ADA into a fully residential institution.
NDA Wing Launched
Dedicated NDA preparation wing for Classes IX–XII launched with specialised faculty.
IIT-JEE & NEET Wing
Academic excellence wing for IIT-JEE and NEET-UG preparation added alongside defence streams.
ADA CET 2026
Launch of the ADA Common Entrance Test — a standardised, NTA-style entrance examination for admissions.
Campus Life
Life at ADA
No mobile phones — students connect with parents every Saturday and Sunday via school phone.
All teachers are residential — available for doubt-clearing sessions day and night.
Structured daily schedule: morning PT, classes, afternoon sports, evening study, night classes.
Pure vegetarian mess with nutritious meals; non-vegetarian options at the canteen.
Laundry facility provided — students focus entirely on academics and training.
Indoor Temple and Mosque — spiritual well-being is integral to life at ADA.