N.C.C. is a dynamic organization of young boys and girls all over the India. It plays an important role in inculcating values of character, patriotism, unity and selfless services amongst the youth. It helps in shaping the youth into discipline responsible citizen of India. NCC provides a platform for self development and helps to chanalise their energy and potential towards nation building.

N.C.C. has three wings Army, Navy and Air Force.

The National Cadet Corps came into existence on 15th July, 1948 under the NCC Act XXXI of 1948 under the Ministry of Defence with the following aims:
(a)  To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook,spirit of adventure, sportsmanship and ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country.
(b)   To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the nation.
(c)   To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.

Nature of Course:

Duration : Every Sunday from July to January approximately 4 to 5 hrs. in the morning for three years.
Internal Training : Cross country, physical exercise, parade. Lectures and theory by Army Staff on Military subject, Geography and Military subject, Leadership qualities and Management ‘B’ and ‘C’ Certificate syllabus every Sunday.
Practical : Drill with and without arms, weapon training 0.303 dp rifle S.L.R.
External Training: Every year NCC cadet has to selected and attend at least 1 training camp. Different training camps like ATC (Annual Training Camp) TSC (Trial Selection Camp), AAC (Army Attachment Camp), NIC (National Integration Camp) , most honourable RDC (Republic Day Camp), Adventure and Trekking Camps are arranged by Group Head Quarters all over the India. Weapon training about LMG (Light Machine Gun) AK-57, Firing, Map Reading, Judging distance, Sports and cultural activities.
Adventure Activities: NCC Cadets can do adventures activities like hiking, river crossing, rock climbing, horse riding, parasailing, paragliding, cycling, motorcycling, Vehicle Expedition Rallies and Camel Safari.
YEP (Youth Exchange Programme) : If the NCC Cadet good personality and excellent communication skill he can get selected for YEP where he get an opportunity to visit abroad and communicate with other nations NCC cadets.
Social Activities: With NCC training cadets also has to do social activities like blood donation, tree plantation, duties during Ganpati Utsav, Elections, Polio Organisation and Traffic Control. 8. ‘B’ & ‘C’ certificate: After completion of 2 years and at least 1 camp cadet can appear for ‘B’ Certificate Examination and after completion of 3 years and at least 2 camps cadet can appear for ‘C’ Certificate Examination.

Benefits of NCC :

1. Free training
2. Every year 10 grace marks are given
3. Having Graduation and NCC ‘C’ Certificate direct entry in Army, Navy and Air Force without UPSC examinations.
4. Reservation in State Government Services
5. Additional grace marks are given in admission of professional courses like D.Ed., B.Ed. in Medical and Engineering
6. Large number of NCC Cadets eligible for scholarships ranging from Rs.2,000/- to Rs.30,000/- every year.
7. Many private industries give preferences to NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders for various jobs.
8. NCC also provides appropriate compensation of NCC high risk activities
9. NCC develops all round confidence personality who will succeed in their chosen career

Privileges and Concessions :

1. Vacancies as under are reserved for commission in defence services for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders
(i) Army : IMA (Indian Military Academy) Dehradun, 64 vacancies every year through UPSC and SSB Interview. OTA (Officers Training Academy) Chennai : 100 vacancies every year for short service commission, no UPSC Examinations only SSB Interview
ii) Navy: 6 Vacancies for course no UPSC Examinations only SSB Interview. 2 years age relaxation for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders.
iii) Indian Air Force : 10% vacancies in all courses including flying training courses. No UPSC Examination only SSB Interview.