From Silchar to IMA: Adarsh’s Journey of Self-Improvement and His First-Attempt SSB Recommendation

“SSB is not about becoming someone new. It’s about refining who you already are.”

When Comfort Meets Reality

Adarsh did his schooling in Silchar and later moved to Bangalore to pursue BMS from JN University.
Until then, life had been comfortable. Protected. Familiar.

But moving away from home changes things.

Living alone in a new city made him see realities he had never faced before—handling responsibilities, managing expenses, and understanding the sacrifices his family had made for him.

That’s when one thought became constant:
“I need to do something meaningful. Something I truly respect.”

Defence had always appealed to him—not just as a profession, but as a way of life.

The Decision: No Half Measures

Adarsh decided to appear for CDS (OTA), his first serious attempt at SSB.

With no prior SSB exposure, he didn’t want to take chances. He joined an offline coaching institute for 30 days to understand the procedure.

The basics were clear, but something was missing.

The guidance felt generic.
The mentorship wasn’t personalised.

And Aman knew, SSB doesn’t reward generic preparation.

Searching for Something More Personal

Determined to leave no stone unturned, Adarsh began exploring SSB preparation channels on Telegram.

That’s when he came across R2R.

What caught his attention wasn’t marketing,it was focus.

• R2R prepared only for SSB
• No written exams. No distractions.
• A strong community of 22,000+ aspirants
• A clear emphasis on mentorship

For Adarsh, that said one thing—specialisation.

He enrolled in all four R2R courses.

Why Personalised Mentorship Changed Everything

Adarsh believes that personalised mentorship is non-negotiable for SSB.

Because every candidate is different.

Different upbringing

Different strengths

Different experiences

Different personality

SSB isn’t about fitting into a mould, it’s about standing out authentically.

And that’s exactly what the R2R approach helped him do.

Learning the “Why” Behind SSB

 One thing Aman noticed across all R2R faculty—
Shashank sir, Neha ma’am, Sachin sir, Arpit sir, and Anshika ma’am—was a common approach. They never jumped straight into techniques. They always started with:

• Why is this assessment conducted?
• What are assessors actually looking for?
• How should a candidate respond—not react?

This clarity changed how Aman looked at SSB altogether. He recalls learning about the IAI Framework from Shashank sir:
Introspect → Accept → Improve

That framework didn’t just help in SSB preparation—it helped him deal with life better.
 believes that personalised mentorship is non-negotiable for SSB.

Consistency Over Motivation

Adarsh openly says that aspirants will face:

• doubtful days
• lazy days
• emotionally low days

But consistency is non-negotiable. SSB follows a fixed pattern. Everyone knows it.
Yet few clear it. Why? Because improvement has to be internal. Practising TAT, WAT, and SRT helps,but unless daily habits, routines, and conversations improve, responses won’t feel natural. Adarsh’s message is simple:

The Interview Reality Check

Adarsh thought he was good at interviews.

Adding the Final Polish: GTO

While Adarsh was already prepared for GTO,R2R helped him refine, structure, and polish his performance. Not drastic changes, just the kind that add glitter and sometimes, that’s what makes all the difference.

A Quiet Takeaway for Every Aspirant

Adarsh cleared CDS OTA SSB in his very first attempt. Not because he was extraordinary. But because he chose:

• depth over shortcuts
• introspection over imitation
• guidance over guesswork

If his journey resonates with you, maybe you’re also at that point where basic preparation isn’t enough anymore. And maybe what you need next is not more content—
but clarity, direction, and personalised mentorship. The kind that quietly transforms you into a candidate.

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