The Mentors Behind Your Commission
Trained by Those Who Served the Nation
Our trainers aren't academics who read about the military — they are the military. Retired Major Generals, Colonels, Wing Commanders, and Naval Officers who collectively bring over 200 years of active service in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. When they teach, they teach from experience. When they mentor, they mentor from the heart.
Faculty Profiles
Meet Your Trainers

Maj Gen Shyam Shrivastava (Retd)
Director – Defence Training
Strategic Leadership & Operations
Major General Shyam Shrivastava brings over three decades of exemplary service in the Indian Army, having commanded formations across some of India's most strategically critical sectors. From the high-altitude terrain of Ladakh to counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, his career is a masterclass in leadership under pressure.
As a decorated General Officer, he has been responsible for training and mentoring thousands of young officers during his tenure at premier military training establishments. He held key staff appointments at the Army Headquarters and has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations management, and military intelligence.
At Scope Defence Academy, Gen Shrivastava oversees the entire training curriculum and personally mentors officer-aspirants. His philosophy is simple: "A good officer is built in the classroom before he is tested in the field." Under his guidance, our students don't just clear exams — they develop the mindset of a commander.
Service Highlights & Achievements
- Commanded an Infantry Division with distinction in operational areas
- Served in Counter-Insurgency operations in J&K and Northeast India
- Key staff appointments at Army HQ and Military Operations Directorate
- Instructor at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Decorated with Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for distinguished service
- Expert in military strategy, leadership development, and officer grooming
Why Train Under Maj Gen?
Training under a Major General means learning leadership from someone who commanded 15,000+ troops. Gen Shrivastava teaches you what textbooks cannot — the art of decision-making under fire, the weight of responsibility, and the pride of leading from the front.

Col KP Singh (Retd)
Interviewing Officer
SSB Interview & Personality Assessment
A post graduate from Allahabad University. 36 years of service in the Army. Served in Army Air Defence Branch which deals with Radars, Anti-Aircraft missiles, guns and anti-drone system. (Army Air Defence has been very effective in shooting down Pakistani Drones during Operation Sindoor).Has been posted to almost all parts of country and has taken part in Operations in Siachin, Counter Insurgency in J & K, Kargil war and Counter insurgency in North East. During service he has been awarded ‘Commendation Cards’ by Chief of the Army Staff and also by General Officer Commanding in Chief. After retirement the Chief of The Army Staff has awarded him ‘Veterans Achievers Award’ for contribution towards society. Is a Qualified Interviewing Officer of SSB for selection of candidate as Officers in Armed Forces and has been with SSB at Bangalore and Bhopal. After retirement he has been associated with Educational Institute, MNCs as HR consultant and Assessment of Senior Managers of PSUs.

Cdr RMPS Somal (Retd)
GTO
Group Testing Officer (GTO) & Outdoor Tasks
Served in the Indian Navy from 1971 to 2008. Commissioned in 1974. Professionally a Gunner. Instructor in Naval Academy. During this period served on number of ships including aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Taken part in ops PAWAN and Served in Sri Lanka for 2 yrs as Second in Command and Commanding officer. Staff officer to CINC South. Served in SSB Bhopal 1985-87, 1990-95, 2006-08. Raised SSB at Coimbatore and headed the same from 2001 to 2006. Toured several countries USA, Canada, Iran, Iraq, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Maldives, Africa, Kuwait. Awarded CNS Commendation. Director Recruiting at Jabalpur. Dy. Dir. Adm in MP NCC Directorate, Bhopal. Presently a member of the Nishaam Coaching Team since 2018.

Ramesh Chander
Scientist 'F' (Retd) & Psychologist
SSB Psychology & Personality Assessment
Retired from services selection board Bhopal on 28 Feb 2019 after serving for more than three decades. Assessed around twenty thousand candidates of various entries in the Armed Forces. In addition to being a qualified registered, experienced & clinical psychologist, he has his expertise in career counseling, marital counseling, aptitude testing, cognitive profiling, psychodiagnostics, psychotherapy and other mental health related issues.

Wg Cdr Manish Mishra (Retd)
Current Affairs
Current Affairs & Strategic Studies
Served in the IAF for close to 23 years from J&K to other parts of India. Served in various capacities like Commanding Officer of a unit to Instructor at Air Force Academy. He also did a short foreign assignment for the IAF’s requirement. He received commendation from the Chief of Air Staff for his outstanding service during a cyclone which struck Jamnagar in Jun 1998. After retirement he started a charitable service with an aim to motivate the rural youth to join our Armed Forces and to provide the basic but the most essential information about various entrance exams of the Armed Forces. For this, he visited scores of villages of central MP to conduct pro bono career counselling sessions for the school and college students. In the process, he motivated and guided thousands of school and college students. He is a keen sportsman. He plays Squash and Golf and runs Half Marathons regularly. He is also fond of reading and writing.

Wg Cdr Arun Kumar Pandey (Retd)
Co-ord & Discipline
Academy Co-ordination & Discipline
Served in the Indian Air force for 37 yrs. A specialist in Air Armament and Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Good sportsman. Played Volley Ball for the Air Force. A good player of chess also.

Captain Anil Kumar Khare, IFS (Retd.)
Mentor – Defence Services Aspirants
General Studies, Polity & Diplomacy
Captain Anil Kumar Khare is a former Indian Army officer and a distinguished retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who has devoted his career to leadership, public service, and nation-building. During his illustrious career, he served in several key positions in the Government of Madhya Pradesh, including Secretary, Forest Department, and Advisor to the State Planning Commission. He also served as Professor at the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, contributing to the development of future leaders and professionals. With first-hand experience of military life and decades of administrative leadership, Captain Khare mentors aspirants preparing for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Combined Defence Services (CDS), AFCAT, SSB interviews, and other defence services examinations. His guidance extends beyond academics to developing officer-like qualities, leadership, integrity, discipline, communication skills, decision-making, and a deep commitment to the nation. He firmly believes that success in the Armed Forces demands not only intellectual excellence but also character, courage, resilience, and a spirit of selfless service. Through his mentorship, he inspires young men and women to realise their potential and prepare themselves for the honour and responsibility of wearing the uniform.

Hony Capt Balram Rana (Retd)
Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness, Obstacles & Conditioning
An Indian Army Veteran with 32 years of service experience. A dedicated soldier with an esteemed record of being a Physical Fitness Instructor in prestigious institutions like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and National Defence Academy (NDA). He himself is fit as a fiddle.

Mr Aashish Rastogi
Mathematics
NDA & CDS Mathematics
A dedicated and passionate Mathematics educator with 14+ years of teaching experience. Holding qualifications including B.E. (Civil Engineering), M.Tech, B.Ed., and M.Sc. in Mathematics, he combines academic excellence with practical teaching expertise. With 5+ years of specialized experience in NDA Mathematics coaching, he has successfully guided numerous aspirants to achieve their goals through concept-based learning, smart problem-solving techniques, and result-oriented mentoring. He is empowering students with confidence, clarity, and the skills to succeed in the examinations.

Mr Abhishek Sahu
General Studies
General Studies & History
An educator with 08 years of teaching experience and a Master’s degree in Political Science. He specialises in Political Science, History, Geography, General Studies and Current Affairs for school and competitive examinations. He mentors students preparing for NDA, CDS, and Agniveer examinations with an exam-oriented and focused approach. His teaching focuses on conceptual clarity, discipline, and helping students achieve academic and career success.

Mr Sunil Shakya
Chemistry
Chemistry & General Science
A postgraduate in Chemistry. Has 25+ Years of Teaching experience. Mr Sunil Shakya has a very lucid style of teaching Chemistry which makes his lectures very interesting. He has successfully mentored thousands of students preparing for competitive examinations especially NDA & CDS.

Mr Amarjeet Singh
English
English Grammar & Comprehension
A graduate from Delhi University and a post graduate in English from Himachal University. He has an overall teaching experience of more than 50 years of which 20 years in Ethiopia, East Africa and about 35 years teaching the aspirants of NDA, CDS and other competitive examinations.
Dr Rajesh Chopde
Physics
Physics & Physical Sciences
Has MSc (Physics), BEd and PhD (NIT) under his belt. Has 20+ Years of Teaching Experience. He is dedicated to making Physics simple, conceptual, interesting and result-oriented through interactive teaching for CBSE, NDA, JEE, NEET and other competitive exam aspirants. He is Committed to inspiring confidence, analytical thinking, and academic excellence in every student.

Mr Ravindra Srivastava
Mathematics
Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude

Ms Rekha Keer
Biology
Biology & Life Sciences
Asst professor in Biology. Persuing her PhD.

Ms Megha Kumbhare
Physics
Physics & Natural Sciences
Assistant professor in Physics. Pursuing PhD in Condensed matter (Physics).

Ms Shaifali Sharma
Biology
Biology & General Science
She is an Assistant Professor of Botany/Microbiology She has M.Sc. in (Botany). She is pursuing PhD.

Dr Jyotsna Mishra
Chemistry
Chemistry & General Science
She is a Professor of Chemistry. Has 32 Years of Teaching and Research Experience with over 50 research publications and 03 patents in her name. She has the distinction of the award of 12 PhDs under her supervision.

Ms Sudha Tiwari
English
English & Communication Skills
She is an Assistant Professor of English. She has 9 years of teaching experience.
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