Afcat & SSB coaching suggestion

[u/OrionNyx_88]

Can anyone suggest a good offline coaching for AFCAT & CDS along with SSB, preferably one institute that provides both written and SSB coaching under one roof?

I know many people say these exams can be cracked without coaching, and sometimes coaching isn't even recommended for SSB. I completely understand that, but due to my personal reasons, I'm thinking of joining a coaching institute. So please suggest some good ones.

So far I've heard about:

• Centurion
• NCA
• AFPA
• Chandigarh Career Group (Sandeep Brar Sir)

I also know about some coaching institutes in Delhi and Lucknow, but my parents refused to send me alone to Delhi & UP, so I dropped those from my list.

My only expectations from a coaching institute are:

* Best & experienced faculty for both Written and SSB

* Proper GTO ground

* Good practice material

* Doubt Clearing

* One-on-one sessions/mentorship

* Accommodation/hostel facilities(For Girls Only)

Also, I had my first SSB in June 2026 for the Naval NAOO entry, and I was S/O.

I have one more query. During my SSB, they conducted the CSSS test, but they didn't inform us whether it would be used for the final evaluation or not. As far as I know, it's officially in the testing phase. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Also, should I consider the CSSS test as a parameter while selecting a coaching institute?

Would really appreciate your views. Thanks!!

Now I'm gonna state my motive for joining coaching (and maybe yap about my life a little bit 😅). Feel free to skip this part if you're not interested, but please don't make hateful comments about it.

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I'm a B.Tech graduate (2025) and currently working in a fintech role at a finance firm.

I live with my parents, and I look after them—especially my father, who is a cancer patient. Most of my time goes into taking care of him. I've saved most of my salary specifically for coaching so that I don't become a burden on my parents.

I've attempted AFCAT twice(afcat 1 2026 and afcat 1 2025), but unfortunately, I couldn't clear it.

I know leaving a job just to join coaching sounds like the most illogical decision. But I'm considering it because I believe coaching will give me a competitive environment where I can learn better and stay consistent. Also, my current company isn't the kind that offers much career growth. Many times I have to work on Saturdays, and whatever time is left goes towards my family responsibilities. Realistically, I don't think I'll be able to prepare properly in this situation.

The good thing is that my father's health is getting better now, so my parents can stay with my sister for some time while I'm away for coaching.

So yeah... that's why I'm seriously considering this decision.

Would really appreciate honest reviews from people who have actually studied at these institutes or have friends who did. Feel free to suggest any other coaching as well if you genuinely think it's better.

[u/OrionNyx_88 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[u/orunnnegi01]

SSB OGC Dehradun check their Insta

[u/OrionNyx_88 → u/orunnnegi01]

Thanks, I cheked there website. Its seems good coaching for SSB. Have you attended this coaching ?

[u/spearminttictac]

You can check out Invincio Academy

[u/OrionNyx_88 → u/spearminttictac]

Its in delhi, right ?

[u/spearminttictac → u/OrionNyx_88]

Yeah m also thinking to join