National Cadet Corps

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The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is an organization under the Ministry of Defence that recruits cadets from schools and colleges. The N.C.C. develops a pool of disciplined and trained human resources that can serve the nation in times of need, such as war or natural disasters. The motto of N.C.C. is “UNITY & DISCIPLINE”.

Aims

  • To develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, and selfless service among the youth.
  • To create trained, motivated youth who can take leadership roles in all walks of life including the armed forces and public service.

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Activities

The N.C.C. is open to all regular students on a voluntary basis. It is organized into three wings – Army, Navy & Air Force. Its training activities include:

  • Basic military training in small arms, parades, civil defence, self-defence, and social work.
  • Training in physical fitness, weapon handling, firing, signalling, first-aid, and cultural activities.
  • Practical and theoretical camps organized for 10–12 days by army staff, compulsory for all cadets.
  • Examinations conducted by NCC Directorate for ‘B’ & ‘C’ Certificates, issued by the Ministry of Defence.

Benefits

Cadets who successfully complete the ‘C’ Certificate exam receive several benefits:

  • Additional weightage marks added to university examinations.
  • Reservation benefits in State & Central Police and Para Military Forces.
  • Direct eligibility for SSB interviews with ‘C’ Certificate and 50% marks.