Manasa Defence Academy in Gajuwaka (New Depot, behind INS Eksila) is consistently rated among the best defence training centres in Visakhapatnam — and perhaps in India. Here’s what stands out:

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1. Outstanding reputation & reviews

• Holds a perfect 5/5 rating from 56 reviews on Sulekha, with praise for its professional faculty, discipline, mess, cohort training, SSB prep, gym & swimming facilities Reddit+15Sulekha+15Sulekha+15.

• Highly rated on TrustIndex (~490 reviews, avg. 4.2), with recurring themes: "structured routine", "discipline", "transformation", and "best in Andhra Pradesh / India" Trustindex.

• copyright reviews are glowing, with 100% 5-star ratings citing its NDA coaching excellence and live-in military environment Manasa Defence Academy+2Trustpilot+2Manasa Defence Academy+2.

2. Holistic, NDA‑mirroring training schedule

• Physical training, early‑morning parades, yoga, classes, personal grooming, gym, sports, swimming, evening study—every day from 5 AM to 9 PM, plus weekly tests and weekend movies Manasa Defence Academy.

3. Excellent infrastructure & amenities

• Swimmers and gym-goers take note: it has its own swimming pool and well-equipped gym.

• Playgrounds, obstacle courses, digital classrooms, spacious hostels (A/C and non-A/C), veg/non-veg mess, CCTV security, pre-medical check-ups by retired defence doctors Sulekha+7Manasa Defence Academy+7Manasa Defence Academy+7.

4. Faculty from defence background

• Led by retired Indian Navy officer Rambir Singh, supported by retired Army and Navy trainers Manasa Defence Academy.

• Personalized guidance for written exams and SSB interviews—and mock interviews with expert feedback Trustindex+6Manasa Defence Academy+6Manasa Defence Academy+6.

5. Proven success & holistic development

• Strong track record of NDA selections, toppers and admirable alumni transformation .