ATUL DHIMAN
Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Program Director with a proven track record in Defence Education Leadership. Expert in faculty recruitment, curriculum design, and academic performance management, driving selection success for 1,000+ officers across various defence programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor cum Program Director
Adda Education
Gurugram
06.2022 - Current
- Led Defence Education programs for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF (AC), and SSB across Adda247 and post-acquisition under StudyIQ
- Contributed to the selection of 1,000+ officers across defence and central armed forces entries
- Delivered advanced academic and selection-stage training for SSB, CDS, and AFCAT aspirants
- Led high-impact defence education podcasts and academic initiatives with 100M+ cumulative views, strengthening aspirant trust and brand credibility
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
ABHIMANU GROUP
CHANDIGARH
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Established and led Abhimanu’s Defence Education category from ground zero for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF (AC), and SSB
- Planned, launched, and academically led defence programs across 5 offline centres — Mohali, Chandigarh, Shimla, Palampur, and Dharamshala
- Owned program design, faculty leadership, and academic execution across offline and online platforms
Physical Instructor
Fauji Academy
Bilaspur
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Led physical conditioning and endurance training for aspirants targeting the Indian Army, CAPF, and Himachal Pradesh Police, aligned with recruitment and selection standards
Senior Academic Faculty & Operations Head
Olive Greens Chandigarh
Chandigarh
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Set up and managed 3 offline defence coaching centres, owning academics, faculty leadership, operations, and revenue coordination end-to-end
- Recruited, trained, and led 15 faculty members for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, ICG, IB ACIO, and CAPF (AC), ensuring academic discipline and defence training standards
- Implemented structured curriculum and testing frameworks to improve student performance and selection readiness
Education
L.L.B - Law
PANJABI UNIVERSITY
Punjab04-2020
Master of Arts - Political Science
PANJAB UNIVERSITY
Chandigarh04-2015
Skills
Defence & Academic Leadership
Defence Education Leadership (NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF-AC, SSB) Regional Academic Operations Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring & Performance Management Defence Training Ethos & Discipline Selection-Oriented Academic Strategy
Multi-Centre Academic Operations (Offline & Hybrid) Academic SOPs & Compliance Academic–Operations Coordination
NCC (Army Wing): ‘B’ & ‘C’ Certificate holder; attended Thal Sainik Camp and Army Attachment Camp
Accomplishments
Appeared for UPSC AC Interview (2018)
Recommended from SSB Bhopal Board (NCC Entry)
Cracked CDS/AFCAT/CAPF AC/ICG Exams Multiple Times
Appeared for Himachal Administrative Services (HAS) Mains Exam twice
Certified Nutritionist (GMFA, California, USA)
Recommended from SSB Bhopal Board (NCC Entry)
Cracked CDS/AFCAT/CAPF AC/ICG Exams Multiple Times
Appeared for Himachal Administrative Services (HAS) Mains Exam twice
Certified Nutritionist (GMFA, California, USA)
Timeline
Professor cum Program Director
Adda Education
06.2022 - Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
ABHIMANU GROUP
08.2019 - 03.2022
Physical Instructor
Fauji Academy
03.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Academic Faculty & Operations Head
Olive Greens Chandigarh
04.2015 - 03.2019
L.L.B - Law
PANJABI UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Political Science
PANJAB UNIVERSITY