Indian Armed Forces: Navigate Your SSB Preparation Journey
Let's paint your path
OpenCanvas is a community-driven platform, born from over 20 years of free guidance to defence aspirants by its Ex-NDA founder. We aim to share experiences, insights, and resources, starting with Indian Defence Services and envisioning support for diverse professional journeys. We do not guarantee success but foster a supportive community.
Why Choose OpenCanvas?
OpenCanvas offers a space to learn from shared experiences and connect with a community, all communicated in an accessible way.
Shared Perspectives
Explore diverse perspectives and insights. While we offer tools to help you reflect on your path, these are based on shared experiences, not guarantees of specific outcomes.
Understandable Resources
Discover a collection of articles, guides, and discussions, all presented clearly to help you understand various aspects of the defence journey.
A Thriving Community
OpenCanvas is a community. Join our forums to connect with fellow aspirants and individuals who have navigated the process. Share your story and learn from others in a supportive environment.
Meet Our Founder
"With a foundation from the National Defence Academy (NDA) and 16+ years leading corporate digital transformation, I've also spent over two decades providing free guidance to thousands of defence aspirants. This journey of service and leadership is the cornerstone of OpenCanvas."
"My vision is to create a supportive, community-driven platform where individuals can find guidance, share experiences, and learn from one another—starting with defence careers and expanding to diverse professional paths. Welcome to our community!"
- Deepak Parwani, Founder, OpenCanvas (Ex-NDA | Digital Transformation Leader)
Your Journey, Shared
Whether you're preparing for your SSB or have recently cleared it, OpenCanvas offers a platform to share and learn from experiences on the path to becoming an officer in the Indian Defence Services.