Motto of NCC

Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur Anushasan)

Four Cardinal Principals of Discipline

1. Obey with a smile
2. Be punctual
3. Work hard and without fuss
4. Make no excuses and tell no lies

Aims of NCC

1. To develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and sportsmanship and the ideals of selfless service among the youth to make them useful citizen.
2. To create a human resource of organised trained and motivated youth to provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and be always available for the service of the nation.

NCC History

The NCC in India was formed with the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. It was raised on 15 July 1948. The National Cadet Corps can be considered as a successor of the University Officers Training Corps (UOTC) which was established by the British in 1942. During World War II, the UOTC never came up to the expectations set by the British. This led to the idea that some better schemes should be formed, which could train more young men in a better way, even during peace times. A committee headed by Pandit H.N. Kunzru recommended a cadet organization to be established in schools and colleges at a national level. The National Cadet Corps Act was accepted by the Governor General and on 15 July 1948 the National Cadet Corps came into existence.

During the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan, NCC cadets were the second line of defence. They organised camps to assist the ordinance factories, supplying arms and ammunition to the front, and also were used as patrol parties to capture the enemy paratroopers. The NCC cadets also worked hand in hand with the Civil Defence authorities and actively took part in rescue work and traffic control. After the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars the NCC syllabus was revised. Rather than just being the second line of defence, NCC syllabus laid a greater stress on developing qualities of leadership and Officer-like qualities. The military training which the NCC cadets received was reduced and greater importance was given to other areas like social service and youth-management.

NCC Organisation

The National Cadet Corpos is headed by a Director General, an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutanant General, who is responsible for the functioning of the National Cadet Corps in the country through the National Cadet Corps Headquarters situated at Delhi. At the State Level, the country has been divided into 17 Directorates covering all States and Union Territories. Each of the State National Cadet Corps Directorate Headquarters controls two to fourteen Group Headquarters. While Directorates are commanded by Brigadiers or their equivalents, the Groups are commanded by Colonels or equivalents from the Air Force and the Navy, NCC Units are commanded by Major/Lieutenant Colonel or their equivalents.

Core Values

The NCC is a responsive, learning and continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by certain Core Values that we endeavour to instill among all ranks of the NCC.

These include the following:

1. A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development.
2. Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, life style and habitat to instill a sense of National unity and social cohesion.
3. Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
4. Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority.
5. Ability to participate in community development and other social programme.
6. A healthy life style free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices.
7. Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens.
8. Inculcating habits of restraint and self-awareness.
9. Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.
10. Respect for knowledge, wisdom and the power of ideas.

Pledge

WE THE CADETS OF THE NATIONAL CADET CORPS,
DO SOLOEMNLY 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.

हम राष्ट्रीय कैडेट कोर के कैडेट
हम शपथ लेते हैं कि भारत की एकता को हमेशा बनाए रखेंगे।
हम संकल्प लेते हैं कि हम अपने राष्ट्र के अनुशासित तथा जिम्मेदार नागरिक बनेंगे।
हम वचन देते हैं कि निस्वार्थ भाव से सामुदायिक सेवा करेंगे तथा साथियों के प्रति लगाव बनाए रखेंगे।

NCC Flag

The NCC flag for various units of the NCC was first introduced in 1951. The flag was of same pattern, colour and size as was used by various regiments of the Army. The only difference was that it had the NCC badge and unit designation placed in the centre. Later on it was felt that the flag should be in keeping with the inter-service character of the Corps. In 1954 the existing tricolour flag was introduced. The three colours in the flag depict the three services of the Corps, red for the Army, deep blue for the Navy and light blue for the Air Force. The letters NCC and the NCC crest in gold in the middle of the flag encircled by a wreath of lotus, give the flag a colourful look and a distinct identity.

NCC Song Lyrics

हम सब भारतीय हैं, हम सब भारतीय हैं.
अपनी मंज़िल एक है, हा हा हा एक है, हो हो हो एक है.
हम सब भारतीय हैं.
कश्मीर की धरती रानी है, सरताज हिमालय है,
सदियों से हमने इस को अपने खून से पाला है.
देश की रक्षा की खातिर हम शमशीर उठा लेंगे,
हम शमशीर उठा लेंगे.
बिखरे-बिखरे तारे हैं हम, लेकिन झिलमिल एक है,
हा हा हा एक है, हो हो हो एक है,
हम सब भारतीय है.
मंदिर, गुरूद्वारे भी हैं यहाँ, और मस्जिद भी है यहाँ,
गिरिजा का है घड़ियाल कहीं मुल्ला की कहीं है अजां
एक ही अपना राम हैं, एक ही अल्लाह ताला है,
एक ही अल्लाह ताला हैं.
रंग बिरंगे दीपक हैं हम, लेकिन जगमग एक है,
हा हा हा एक है, हो हो हो एक है.
हम सब भारतीय हैं, हम सब भारतीय हैं

Video Link of NCC Song :

https://youtu.be/LVRBfHXcKzo

NCC Enrolment

Basic Facts About Enrolment of Students as NCC Cadets in Senior wing/division (Generalised)

Eligibility Conditions

1. Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal.
2. Bearing good moral character.
3. Enrolled in an educational institution.
4. Meets the prescribed medical standards.
5. Age-Senior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) – Upto 26 years

6. Enrolment Period

Senior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) – 3 years
Ranks of cadets  in Senior Wing/Division NCC

Army wing	Naval Wing	Air wing
Senior Under Officer	Senior Cadet Caption	Senior Under Officer
Cadet Under Officer	Junior Cadet Caption	Cadet Under Officer
Company Quarter Master Sergeant	Petty Officer Sergeant Major	Warrant Officer
Sergeant	Leader Cadet	Sergeant
Corporal	Cadet Class I	Corporal
Lance Corporal	Cadet Class II	Leading Flight Cadet
Cadet	Cadet	Cadet

Training

Training is a very important and compulsory component in NCC. Cadets training includes rifle drill, shooting, map reading, first aid, Gliding/Flying, boat pulling, sailing, Adventure activities and camp training covering basic of military training in Army, Navy and Air Force.

Basic Training

Drill

Cadets must be made to understand the aim and purpose of teaching drill, so that they are suitably motivated and do not take it as "fatigue". Emphasis will be laid on correct bearing, marching, saluting and arms drill. Inter-squad competitions may be organized to create interest.

Weapon Training

Cadets generally take keen interest in wpntrg and firing. Units must liaise with nearby Service and Para-Military Units to ensure that all cdts get an opportunity to fire their authorized amn. Use of firing simulators may be made to optimize trg efforts where possible.

Adventure Training

Adventure activities have been incorporated in NCC training with the aim of inculcating and strengthening leadership traits amongst the cadets. These activities in NCC can be broadly divided into the following.

1. Land based - Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Trekking.
2. Water based - Sailing Expedition, White Water Rafting, Scuba Diving, River Crossing.
3. Air based - Parasailing.

Youth Exchange Programme

This is a very important activity. It is done to increase international understanding and bolster awareness. These exchanges are done with NCC community of 10 countries namely Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, UK, Russia and Vietnam at international level.

NCC Camps

The participation in caps is compulsory for appearing in NCC examination. Major NCC camps are as under:

1. Leadership Camp
2. ThalSainik Camp
3. VayuSainik Camp
4. NauSainik Camp
5. Rock Climbing Camp
6. Trekking camp
7. National Integration Camp (NIC)
8. ThalSainik Camp (TSC)
9. Army Attachment Camp (AAC)
10. Air force Attachment Camp (AAC)
11. Ship Attachment Camp
12. Republic Day Camp (RDC)
13. Annual training Camp(ATC)

Certification Programme

General

The eligibility conditions and the general procedure for the conduct of the Certificate Examination for Cadets of Senior and Junior Division/Wings NCC(All wings) have been issued by this HQ from time to time. The aim of this Directive is to consolidate all such instruction and revise these, where necessary.

Type of Examination

The type of Certificate Examination and the unit in which these are held are given below :
Certificate 'B' & 'C' Senior Division NCC

For "B" Certificate Examination

1. he Cadet must be in second year of SD/SW NCC Training
2. Must have attended one Annual Training Camp/NIC/Attachment training with regular Army, Navy, Air Force Units.
3. The cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of total training period laid down in the syllabus for the first and second years for Senior Division Wing NCC (All Wings). Break in the NCC service of the cadet SD/SE prior to appearing in the exam should not exceed more than 18 months at one time, after his discharge to count his service for Certificate 'B' Examination. In case the break exceed 18 months the following procedure will be adopted.
4. "If he had been on the unit rolls for a minimum of two years before his discharge and had attended 75% of the total periods during his NCC service he will need another 45 periods of training to become eligible for certificate 'B' Examination. In all other cases where above conditions are not fulfilled, the cadet must attend a minimum 75% periods of the first and second years of training."
5. An Air Wing Cadet must do a minimum of 10 Glide launches.

For "C" Certificate Examination

1. Cadet must have passed 'B' certificate.
2. The Cadet must be in second/third year of SD/SW NCC Training
3. The Cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of the periods of 3rd year syllabus during the academic session.
4. Break in the NCC Service of the SD/SW Cadet prior to appearing in the exam should not exceed more than 18 months at one time, after his discharge to count his previous service for Certificate 'C' examination. In case the break exceeds 18 months, the following procedure will be adopted.

"If he had been on the Unit rolls for a minimum of two years before his discharge and had attended 75% of the total period during his NCC service, he will need another 45 periods of training to become eligible for Certificate 'C' examination. In all other cases where above conditions are not fulfilled, the Cadet must attend a minimum of 75% periods of the first and second year of training."

• 5. Must have attended two Camps.

NCC Social Service Activities

Besides of 3 years prescribed essential training, camps and ‘B’ & ‘C’ examination(conducted by Ministry of Defense), the cadets of both wings of Lucknow University, are also participating in following social service and community development activities every year :

1. Tree plantation
2. Blood donation
3. Anti-Dowry Rally
4. Anti-Female Infanticide Pledge
5. Anti-Leprosy Drive
6. AIDS Awareness
7. Visit to Old Age Homes
8. Disaster prevention/protection/relief
9. Swach Bharat Abhiyan
10. Yoga
11. Awareness of River & Air pollution prevention
12. Environment protection

Important Links

• - National Portal of NCC: https://indiancc.nic.in/
• - FAQ on NCC: https://indiancc.nic.in/frequently-asked-questions/

Achievements of Associated NCC Officers

• Highlights

Activities of NCC

• Activities in session 2019 - 20

• Activities in session 2018 - 19

• Activities in session 2017 - 18

• Activities in session 2016 - 17

• Activities in session 2015 - 16