National Cadet Corps (NCC)

National Cadet Corps has shaped the lives of millions of people in the country. It remains committed to producing vibrant disciplined citizens who are capable of taking our nation to great heights. The NCC provides an environment conducive to young Indians joining the armed forces. The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities, emphasising Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training.

Motto

“Unity and Discipline”

Aims

• Develop Character, Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership, Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure, and Ideals of Selfless Service amongst the Youth of the Country
• Create 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
• Provide a Suitable Environment to Motivate the Youth and thus to take up a career in the Armed Forces

Pledge

We the cadet of the national cadet corps, do solemnly pledge that we shall always uphold the unity of India. We resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizen of our nation. We shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings. 

NCC (Naval Wing) 

Our Naval Wing of NCC is under 5 Kerala Naval NCC Unit, Changanacherry. The previous ANO Lt Cdr Dr Varghese Antony followed the debut ANO Lt George Joseph. S. Lt Paul Jacob commands the subunit at present. The subunit has an authorised strength of 50, including first, second and third-year cadets. Both boys and girls can join the subunit. 

Advantages of Joining NCC

• Cadets offers a memorable opportunity to march at Rajpath, New Delhi on Republic Day 
• Under Youth Exchange Programme (YEP), cadets can get an opportunity to visit other countries.
• Preference is given to B & C certificate holders in Defence Services, Police services, Para-Military forces, Fire forces, BSF, Territorial Army, Industrial Security Forces and all uniform services.
• NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders are given preference in the recruitment of Civilian Gliding Instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors /NCC whole time lady officers and Aero/Ship modelling instructors.
• Kerala PSC provides weightage marks to NCC cadets for the recruitment to uniform services
• NCC camps are held all over India. Therefore, cadets get an opportunity to visit new places and get new friends. 
• A direct entry to SSB interview is available for selected 32 cadets who hold an NCC certificate provided they have scored 50% in graduation with at least a B grade in the C level examination.
• NCC cadets are eligible for grace marks in University Examinations for their participation in NCC Camps, successfully completing B/C Certificates and successfully undergoing institutional training with a minimum of 75% attendance.