Meet the Team

Our Faculty

Experienced educators, defence experts, and dedicated mentors — united by one mission: preparing India's next generation of military leaders.

Excellence in Teaching, Rooted in Service

At Abhyaas Defence Academy, every faculty member is handpicked for their academic credentials, passion for defence education, and ability to inspire young minds. Our team combines deep subject expertise with an understanding of what it takes to crack India's most competitive military school and defence entrance examinations.

Beyond academics, our instructors serve as mentors, role models, and guides — instilling the values of discipline, integrity, and perseverance that define the Indian Armed Forces.

10+

Faculty Members

Years Avg. Experience

100%

Postgraduate Qualified

100+

Students Mentored

Leadership

Er. Wasim Kalas

Founder & Director

Qualification

B.Tech. (Civil Engineering), MBA

Experience

12+ years

Specialisation

Defence Education, Institutional Leadership, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaker for Students.

Er. Wasim Kalas founded Abhyaas Defence Academy with a singular vision — to create a world-class defence preparatory institution in Jammu & Kashmir. A civil engineer by training, he brings a systems-thinking approach to education, combining rigorous academic standards with military-grade discipline. Under his leadership, ADA has grown into the region's most trusted name in defence school preparation.

Er. Ruksana Bania

Campus Director

Qualification

B.E. Civil Engineering, M.Tech Transportation Engineering

Experience

4+ years

Specialisation

Campus Administration, Student Welfare, Academic Planning

Er. Ruksana Bania oversees the day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the campus. Her engineering background and deep empathy for students make her an exceptional campus director. She is the driving force behind ADA's structured daily schedule, residential welfare programmes, and the academy's inclusive, supportive culture.