NATIONAL CADET CORPS

1(T) NAVAL UNIT, Secunderabad Group

MATRUSRI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

 

Motto of NCC: Unity and Discipline.
Minimum qualification for joining NCC: HS with 17 years of age.
Duration of the course: Minimum 2 years.
Certificates given after completion of course: ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates.
Website:www.nccindia.nic.in

About 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 force.

VISION of NCC

To empower Volunteer youth to become potential leaders and responsible citizens of the country.

MISSION of NCC

To develop leadership and character qualities, mould discipline and nurture social integration and cohesion through multi-faceted programmes conducted in a military environment.

Aims of NCC To develop following qualities

  1. Character – Moral and ethical actions
  2. Leadership
  3. Comradeship
  4. Courage
  5. Discipline
  6. Spirit of Adventure
  7. Secular Outlook
  8. Ideals of Selfless Service

FOUR CARDINALS OF DISCIPLINE

  • Obey with a smile
  • Be punctual
  • Work hard and without fuss
  • Make no excuses and tell no lies.

Advantages of NCC training:

  • Those cadets who achieve ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates after two years of training, are given the following preferences:
  • They are given preferences to join Indian Army, Navy or Air Force.
  • 10 marks are allotted in SSC and NDA Examinations.
  • They are exempted from written tests conducted by SSC and SSB.
  • They are given preferences in Rail, Bank, Police, CRPF, BSF, Security Guard etc.
  • 05 marks are allotted for them in School Service Commission, B. Ed. Exams.
  • NCC cadets are allowed to enter Fort William.
  • NCC cadets can avail canteen facilities (CSD).
  • They can travel anywhere in India and abroad during camps, all free of costs.
  • They are given preferences in Govt. Jobs.
  • An NCC cadet knows how to protect himself/ herself and is physically very fit than others.

There are Three Certificates in NCC.

Below describes about it from lower value to higher value:-

Certificate – A : It can be written by JD/ JW cadets of NCC, cadets of class 8 & 9. After passing those classes it can’t be obtained. The candidate must have attended a minimum 75% of total training periods laid down in the syllabus for the first & second years of JD/JW NCC(All Wings).The candidate must have attended one Annual Training Camp.

Certificate – B : It can be written by SD / SW cadets of NCC, cadets after class 10 & those studying for +2, +3 (degree). In the second year of training they can appear for the same. The candidate must have attended a minimum 75% of total training periods laid down in the syllabus for the first & second years of SD/SW NCC (All Wings).He/She must have attended one Annual Training Camp/NIC. Cadets possessing ‘A’ certificate will be awarded 10 bonuses marks. An air wing cadet must do a minimum 10 Glide launches.

Certificate – C : It is the Most important certificate for NCC cadet. Now it can be written in the 3 rd year of training, in the 3rd year of degree course / those having B certificate can write it in the first year after his +2 and in the 1st year of degree by SD / SW cadets only. The candidate must be possessing a ‘B’ certificate. Must have attended two ATCs or one ATC and in addition to it RD Camp Delhi, Centrally Organized Camp, Para Training Camp, Attachment Training with service units, National Integration Camp, Youth Exchange Programme, Foreign Cruise(Navy).