Announcements
Congratulations
Lt. Dhruv Chandrasen Kulthe – Sword of Honour Recipient at Passing out Parade OTA Gaya 2025
Son of our Beloved President Major. Chandrasen Kulthe(Ret.), Battalion Under Officer (BUO) Kulthe Dhruv won the coveted Sword of Honour for being adjudged as the Best Allrounder. He is commissioned into the Grenadiers Regiment.
MKDEI Celebrating Excellence & Unity
Honouring Achievements, Embracing the Future
A Grand Spectacle of Pride & Honor
Inspiring Parade Showcasing Strength & Unity
Recognizing Outstanding Achievements & Contributions
Celebrating the Spirit of Excellence & Dedication
The results speak for themselves
Cadet Madhura Dongare successfully cleared the NDA/NA examination & joined NDA 152nd course in July. Notably, she was amongst the only three female candidates shortlisted for the Indian Airforce.
Achievements
She cleared the NDA Exam and SSB interview in her first attempt itself and joined NDA course 152nd. There were only 35 girls selected pan India and she is one amongst them.
Cdt. Ayog Kewate
Cadet Ayog Kewate successfully cleared the NDA/NA examination and joined NDA 153rd Course for Indian Army.
Ayog not only cleared the NDA exams but also cracked the SSB, securing his spot in the 153rd NDA course, commenced from December 2024.
Victory Through Valor!
Congratulations to MKDEI Cadets for passing the NDA/NA Written Exam (Sept 2024) – NDA 154!
Marching Towards a Glorious Future
From Cadets to Officers in Indian Defence Forces, the journey of valor unfolds at NDA PoP 2024
NDA Passing out Parade (PoP) Visit - 2024
"यद् भावं तद् भवति” - “You are what you believe”
Major Kulthe Defence Education Institute
MKDEI is a residential, NDA preparatory school. MKDEI imparts education for 8th through 12th std in science subjects and the fundamentals of Defence Studies. The institute prepares cadets for UPSC (NDA) Entrance Exam, Technical Entry Scheme (TES) for entry to the College of Military Engineering (CME), along with simultaneous studies for the XIIth Board Exams. It prepares cadets subsequently for Services Selection Board interview.
In Association With The MGM Trust
The MGM University in Aurangabad, established by the revered Mahatma Gandhi Mission Trust, a pioneer with 4 decades of excellence in education, research and service was till June 2022, a self-financed state private university, approved by government of Maharashtra and the passing of MGM university act 2019 by Maharashtra legislative assembly and legislative council. It has the 2(f) status granted by the university grants commission (UGC) of India.
What's New
- Welcome Our New Director – Lt. Col. Satheesan R (Retd)
- Admission Process Is Open For 8th, 9th and 11th Standard
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MKDEI Admission Process - 2026 Registration Form
For admission to 8th, 9th & 11th Std.
Registrations for 8th and 9th std. will close by 2359 hrs on 15th March 2026.
Registrations for 11th std will close by 2359 hrs on 15th March 2026.
NDA Preparatory Batch
MKDEI WRITTEN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Sample Question Papers
11th Standard Sample Question Papers
9th Standard Sample Question Papers
Question Paper 1
Congratulations to
MKDEI Staff Member
Mr. Soumitra Korde, Training Assistant, SSB
for clearing SSB Interview for OTA Gaya through
Technical Entry scheme
Cadet Madhura Dongare successfully cleared the NDA/NA examination & joined NDA 152nd course in July. Notably, she was amongst the only three female candidates shortlisted for the Indian Airforce.
Achievements
She cleared the NDA Exam and SSB interview in her first attempt itself and joined NDA course 152nd. There were only 35 girls selected pan India and she is one amongst them.
Cadet Ayog Kewate successfully cleared the NDA/NA examination and joined NDA 153rd Course for Indian Army.
Ayog not only cleared the NDA exams but also cracked the SSB, securing his spot in the 153rd NDA course, commenced from December 2024.
Useful official links
For more details click logo
How to Fill the NDA 1 2026 Application Form – Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
NDA 1 2026 Notification by UPSC: Dates, Eligibility, Vacancy & How to Apply
