Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology

Introduction to NCC

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was established at our college on 19 September 2025 with the objective of instilling discipline, leadership qualities, and a spirit of service among students. The raising ceremony of the NCC Army Unit was formally inaugurated by Col. CST SAMY, Officiating Group Commander, Kovai Group NCC, Coimbatore.
Lt. K. SETHUPATHI serves as the Associative NCC Officer of the college and oversees the effective functioning and activities of the NCC unit.

About NCC

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the Indian military cadet organization with its headquarters located in New Delhi. It functions as a youth development movement aimed at nurturing discipline, leadership, patriotism, and a sense of social responsibility among students.
The NCC is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis. It is a nationwide organization that enrolls cadets from high schools, colleges, and universities across India, providing them with opportunities for all-round personality development.
Cadets receive basic military training, including drill, parade, and training in small arms. While NCC training does not carry any liability for active military service after course completion, cadets are given preference during selections in various fields, particularly in the armed forces and other services, based on their achievements and performance in the corps.

Aims of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The National Cadet Corps aims to develop the overall personality of youth and prepare them to become responsible citizens and effective leaders of the nation. The specific aims of the NCC are as follows:
To develop character, commandership, discipline, leadership qualities, a secular outlook, a spirit of adventure, and ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country.
To create a pool of organized, trained, and motivated young individuals who can provide leadership in all walks of life and remain readily available for the service of the nation whenever required.
To provide a conducive environment that motivates young people to pursue careers in the armed forces and other services dedicated to national security.

NCC Oath

“I do hereby solemnly promise that I will serve my motherland most truly and loyally, and that I will abide by the rules and regulations of the National Cadet Corps. Further, under the command and control of my Commanding Officer, I will participate in every camp most sincerely and wholeheartedly.”

NCC Pledge

We, the cadets of the National Cadet Corps, do solemnly pledge that we shall always uphold the unity and integrity of India. We resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizens of our nation. We shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings.

History of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in India was established under the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948 and was formally raised on 15 July 1948. The NCC is regarded as the successor to the University Officers Training Corps (UOTC), which was instituted by the British Government in 1942.
During the Second World War, the UOTC did not fully meet the expectations of the British authorities, leading to the realization that a more effective and comprehensive training scheme was required to prepare young men even during peacetime. Consequently, a committee headed by Pandit H. N. Kunzru recommended the establishment of a national-level cadet organization in schools and colleges. Based on this recommendation, the National Cadet Corps Act was approved by the Governor General, resulting in the formation of the NCC on 15 July 1948.
During the Indo–Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971, NCC cadets served as the second line of defence. They organized camps to assist ordnance factories, supported the supply of arms and ammunition to the front, and were deployed as patrol parties to apprehend enemy paratroopers. NCC cadets also worked in close coordination with Civil Defence authorities, actively participating in rescue operations and traffic control.
Following the 1965 and 1971 wars, the NCC training syllabus was revised. The focus shifted from purely military training to the development of leadership skills and officer-like qualities. While military training was streamlined, greater emphasis was placed on social service, youth management, and nation-building activities, reflecting the NCC’s evolving role in shaping responsible and capable citizens.

Organization of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a voluntary organization administered under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The Honorable Defence Minister is the overall authority responsible for the effective functioning of the NCC and related matters at the national level.
The NCC Headquarters is located in New Delhi and is headed by an officer of the rank of Lieutenant General, who oversees the smooth functioning of the NCC across the country.
At the state level, there are 17 NCC Directorates, generally situated in state capitals. Each Directorate is headed by an officer of the rank of Major General, Brigadier, or an equivalent officer from the Army, Navy, or Air Force, depending on the size of the state and the extent of NCC activities. Based on the scale of operations, each Directorate supervises up to 14 Group Headquarters, which exercise command and control over NCC activities within the state.
Each NCC Group Headquarters is led by a Group Commander of the rank of Brigadier or Colonel, or an equivalent rank. Under each Group Headquarters function 5 to 7 NCC units or battalions, commanded by officers of the rank of Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel or their equivalents.
Each NCC unit or battalion is further divided into companies, which are commanded at the institutional level by Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) holding the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, or Major. These officers are responsible for the training, discipline, and overall development of NCC cadets at the college or school level.

NCC Flag

The NCC Flag features the NCC Crest in gold at its center, with the letters “NCC” encircled by a wreath of seventeen lotuses, set against a tricolour background of Red, Deep Blue, and Light Blue.
Each colour on the flag holds symbolic significance: Red represents the Army, Deep Blue symbolizes the Navy, and Light Blue denotes the Air Force. The seventeen lotuses signify the 17 State Directorates of the National Cadet Corps, reflecting the nationwide presence and unity of the organization.
The NCC motto, “Unity and Discipline” (Ekta Aur Anushasan), is inscribed at the bottom of the flag, emphasizing the core values upheld by the corps.

NCC ‘B’ Certificate – Eligibility Criteria

The ‘B’ Certificate is awarded to Senior Division (SD) / Senior Wing (SW) cadets who successfully meet the prescribed training and participation requirements of the National Cadet Corps. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
The cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of the total training periods laid down in the NCC syllabus for the first and second years of Senior Division / Senior Wing training.
Any break in NCC training tenure of an SD/SW cadet prior to appearing for the ‘B’ Certificate examination should not exceed 18 months at a time after discharge for the tenure to be counted.
If the cadet was on the unit rolls for a minimum of two years prior to discharge and had completed 75% attendance during the NCC tenure, the cadet must undergo an additional 36 training periods to become eligible for the ‘B’ Certificate examination.
In all other cases where the above conditions are not fulfilled, the cadet must attend 75% of the training periods of both the first and second years afresh. Prior permission from the NCC Group Headquarters must be obtained for such specific cases.
The cadet must have attended at least one Annual Training Camp (ATC) or participated in NIC / COC / RDC / attachment with the Regular Army, Navy, or Air Force, as prescribed.
Cadets who possess the ‘A’ Certificate are awarded 10 bonus marks in the ‘B’ Certificate examination.

NCC ‘C’ Certificate – Eligibility Criteria

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