Our Alumni — The Pride of ADA
From the classrooms of Gharota to the frontlines of India's defence forces. ADA alumni serve with distinction across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary services.
340+
Alumni Placed
48
Commissioned Officers
5
Services Represented
12
Sainik School Selections
9
RMS & RIMC Selections
100%
Placement in Defence or Higher Education
Featured Alumni
A few of the many ADA graduates who are serving the nation with pride.
Lt. Arjun Sharma
Lieutenant, Indian Army
ADA Batch 2017
Commissioned into the Indian Army via NDA (147th Course). Currently posted with an Infantry Regiment in the Northern Command.
"ADA gave me the discipline and the academic foundation I needed. The mock tests and SSB preparation sessions were invaluable. I owe my commission to the rigorous training at ADA Jammu."
Cadet Rohan Verma
Cadet, National Defence Academy
ADA Batch 2020
Cleared NDA Written (152nd Course) and SSB in the first attempt. Currently undergoing training at NDA Khadakwasla, Pune.
"The Mathematics coaching at ADA is exceptional. I cleared the NDA written exam with 78% marks. The SSB mock sessions gave me the confidence to face the real board."
Cadet Priya Dogra
Cadet, Sainik School Nagrota
ADA Batch 2021
Selected for Sainik School Nagrota (Class VI) with All India Rank 89 in AISSEE 2022. One of the top girl candidates from J&K.
"I never thought I could crack AISSEE at the first attempt. ADA's Intelligence Test preparation was the key — the reasoning sessions made the difference."
Cadet Vikram Singh
Cadet, RIMC Dehradun
ADA Batch 2019
Selected for Rashtriya Indian Military College Dehradun (Class VIII entry). One of only 25 all-India selections in 2020.
"RIMC is one of the toughest selections in the country. ADA's focused preparation — especially the GK and English coaching — made it possible for me."
Cadet Aditya Raina
Cadet, Sainik School Nagrota
ADA Batch 2023
Selected for Sainik School Nagrota (Class VI, 2024). All India Rank 156 in AISSEE.
"The Intelligence Test preparation at ADA was excellent. The reasoning sessions helped me solve problems I had never seen before."
Cadet Vishal Dogra
Cadet, Sainik School Kapurthala
ADA Batch 2022
Selected for Sainik School Kapurthala (Class IX, 2024). Top 200 all-India rank in AISSEE.
"ADA's mock tests were exactly like the real AISSEE. The OMR practice especially helped — I was comfortable and confident on exam day."
The ADA Pathway to a Defence Career
Every ADA alumnus follows one of these structured routes to a life in uniform.
Class III–VIII at ADA
Foundation & Preparatory Programme
Sainik School / RIMC / RMS
Residential Defence School Entry
Class XI–XII at ADA
Senior PCM / PCB Programme
NDA / CDS / AFCAT
National Defence Entrance Examination
Commissioned Officer
Army / Navy / Air Force / Coast Guard
Services Represented
ADA alumni are spread across every branch of India's defence establishment.
Indian Army
28 alumni
Indian Air Force
8 alumni
Indian Navy
6 alumni
Sainik Schools
12 selections
RIMC & RMS
9 selections
The ADA Alumni Network
Staying connected with ADA means giving back — and growing together.
Mentorship Programme
Senior alumni mentor current students through SSB preparation, career guidance, and personal development sessions conducted at the campus.
Annual Reunion
ADA hosts an annual Alumni Day every January where graduates return to share their experiences, inspire current students, and reconnect with faculty.
Career Guidance Talks
Alumni officers and cadets conduct live sessions on NDA life, SSB tips, Sainik School routines, and the realities of a defence career.
Success Story Wall
Every ADA alumnus who clears a defence entrance is honoured on the ADA Wall of Fame at the campus — a permanent record of achievement.
Are You an ADA Alumnus?
Share your success story and inspire the next generation of defence aspirants. We would love to feature your journey on our alumni wall.
Write to us at alumni@adajammu.in with your name, batch, achievement, and a short quote.