Welcome to the National Cadet Corps (NCC)!
Introduction
National Cadet Corps (NCC): Upholding the aims of the National Cadet Corps i.e., to develop character, commandership, discipline leadership, secular outlook, and spirit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) NCC devotedly trains the Cadets to imbibe and be a responsible citizen of the country. CHRIST has NCC Army Wing open both for male and female students which is under No. 2 Company of 9 Karnataka Battalion NCC.
The NCC at CHRIST traces back to the very year of the institution, which was founded in the year 1969. The activities of NCC at CHRIST are guided by certain core values that we endeavor to instill among the Cadets. The Company successfully produces go-getters who actively participates at the National level camps like Republic Day Camp, Thal Sainik Camp, NCC National Games and also represent the country in Youth Exchange Program at Russia, UK, Singapore and Vietnam Etc.
The Company provides an environment conducive to motivate cadets to join the armed forces and holds a record of producing cadets, on a regular basis, who join the Indian Armed Forces.
Training Programme: The University offers training under the Army Wing of the National Cadet Corps. Parades and theory classes are held during the afternoon session on Saturdays between 01:00 PM to 06:00 PM.
The total number of parades in a year is twenty one in number and will be held in the University campus. The regular parades include training in drill, map reading, weapon training, obstacle training and Military subjects (theory classes) etc. In addition to the regular parade Cadets will get training for firing, social service and adventure.
The adventure training/activities includes parasailing, horse riding, rock climbing, firing, mountaineering, cycle expedition, motorcycle expedition, trekking etc.
About the Centre
Vision
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 aims of NCC are threefold: -
(a) To develop certain qualities in the cadets, namely, Character, Comradeship, Discipline, A Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure and the ideals of Selfless Service.
(b) To create organized, trained and motivated youth, who will possess leadership qualities that will help them in all walks of life and will empower them to serve the nation regardless of which career they choose.
(c) To provide an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to choose the Armed Forces as a career.
Mission
(a) To train the youth to become confident, committed and competent leaders in all walks of life.
(b) To enhance the awareness levels of cadets to become responsible citizens of the country.
(c) To provide opportunities and encourage cadets to enrich their knowledge, develop their communication skills and build character.
Admission FAQs (Tap to see)
What is NCC ?
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building. 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 responsible citizens. NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities with a distinct emphasis on social services, weapon training, parades, obstacle and adventure training. NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis. The students have no liability for active military service.
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."
Is Army, Air Force and Navy training given to NCC cadets and if so, with what purpose?
Yes. It exposes cadets to a regimented way of life which is essential for inculcating the values of discipline, dutifulness, punctuality, orderliness, smartness, respect for rightful authority, good and correct work ethos and self-confidence.
Who is responsible for the conduct of NCC activities in an institution?
The ANOs are in control of the cadets and responsible to plan and organize training with the assistance of the Permanent Instructional (PI) staff, as appointed by the NCC unit.
Is there any physical criterion for a student to join NCC? If yes, what are they?
Yes. They are specified at Rule 5(d) and 6(d) of the NCC Rules.
Is any fees to be paid for enrolment as an NCC cadet?
No fees is to be paid. A token amount of money as yearly Regimental subscription and Cadet Welfare Society contribution is required to be paid by every cadet.