AIM OF NCC

The ‘Aims’ of the NCC laid out in 1988 have stood the test of time and continue to meet the requirements expected of it in the current socio–economic scenario of the country. The NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. Further, it aims at creating a pool of organized, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life, who will serve the Nation regardless of which career they choose. Needless to say, the NCC also provides an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to join the armed forces

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is National Cadet Corps ?
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building. The NCC provides opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens. The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities., with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training. The NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis. The students have no liability for active military service.

2. When did National Cadet Corps Come into existence?
The National Cadets Corps came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 (passed in April, 1948; came into existence on 16th July, 1948).

3. What is the nature of the NCC Programme, whether compulsory or voluntary?
Voluntary.

4. Is the NCC Programme part of the Educational activity or is it a part of military activity?
Educational Activity.

5. What is/are the Aim(s) of NCC?
To develop character, commandership, discipline , leadership, secular outlook , sprit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country.
To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivate youth to provide leadership in all walks of life and always available for the service of the nation .
To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.

6. What is the Motto of NCC?
The motto of NCC is:“ UNITY AND DISCIPLINE”.

7. What is the NCC symbol/insignia?
It is the NCC Crest in gold in the middle, with the letters “NCC”; encircled by a wreath of seventeen lotus with a background in Red, Blue and Light blue.

8. What does the colour Red depicts in the NCC Crest?
Red depicts the Army.

9. What do the colours Dark Blue and Light blue in the NCC Crest depict?
Deep Blue depicts the Navy and Light Blue depicts the Air Force.

10. What do the Lotus flowers depicts in NCC Crest?
The seventeen lotuses represent the 17 State Directorates.

11. When is the NCC Day observed?
The NCC Day is observed on the four Sunday of November.

12. Which Ministry at the National level deals with NCC?
The Ministry of Defence.

13. Which Ministry deals with NCC in all States?
Education.