National Cadet Corps (NCC)
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces and the world's largest uniformed youth organization. Headquartered in New Delhi, it operates under the Ministry of Defence as a voluntary tri-services organization comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. It aims to groom high school and college students into disciplined, patriotic, and responsible citizens. It was established in India during the year 1948 and since then, it remains open on voluntary basis for both college and school students of the country. NCC is initiated in the college in the academic year 2025-26. The Cadet Intake capacity is 75. It is a voluntary organization and is open to boys and girls of the college.Motto
"Unity and Discipline" (Ekta aur Anushasan).Aims
1. To develop character, comradeship, leadership, secular outlook, a spirit of adventure, and ideals of selfless service among the youth.2. To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in walks of life and always available for the service of the nation.
3. To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the armed forces.
Liability
Enrollment is entirely voluntary, and cadets have no liability for active military service upon completing their training.History & Evolution
1. Origins: Traces back to the British colonial era's "University Corps" created under the Indian Defence Act 1917 to make up for Army shortages.2. Establishment: Formally rose in India on 15 July 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948.
3. Expansion: The Girls Division was introduced in 1949, followed by the Air Wing in 1950 and the Naval Wing in 1952 to form the current tri-service architecture.
NCC Certificate Structure
The NCC offers three distinct certifications based on college level and training duration:NCC Certificate Structure
| Sr.No | Certificate | Eligibility & Level | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate 'A' | Junior Division / Junior Wing (School level, usually up to Class 10th). | 1-2 years of training and attendance at 1 camp. |
| 2 | Certificate 'B' | Senior Division / Senior Wing (Class 11th, 12th, or early college). | 2 years of training and attendance at 1 camp. |
| 3 | Certificate 'C' | Senior Division / Senior Wing (Advanced college years, must hold 'B' Cert). | 3 years of training and attendance at 2 camps (Highest Award). |
Key Benefits & Career Advantages
Holding NCC certificates—especially the 'C' Certificate—opens up significant career incentives, particularly in defense services:1. Direct SSB Interviews: 'C' Certificate holders are exempted from written tests (like the CDS exam) for certain entries in the Army and Navy and get called directly for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.
Key Benefits & Career Advantages
Reserved Vacancies1) Indian Army: 32 vacancies are reserved annually for IMA/OTA via the NCC Special Entry Scheme.
2) Indian Navy: Up to 9 vacancies per course are reserved for qualified 'C' certificate holders.
3) Indian Air Force: 10% of vacancies are reserved for Pilot Courses and other branches.
Bonus Marks
Extra weightage or written exam waivers are awarded during recruitment for paramilitary forces, the Military Nursing Service, Agnipath schemes, and various state police departments.NCC Unit Committee
| S.N. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Mobile Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dhanaji Nagane | Chairperson | 9049443624 |
| 2 | Prof. Nikhil Jagtap | CTO | 87674 38709 |
| 3 | Dr. Balaji Natkare | Member | 9421056581 |
| 4 | Prof. Chandrashekhar Kale | Member | 7875250671 |
| 5 | Prof. Santosh Tambe | Member | 9970715008 |
| 6 | Prof. Poonam Kudale | Member | 8263946871 |
| 7 | Mr. Balkrushna Mokashi | Member | 9921266447 |
| 8 | Mr. Sham Pawar | Member | 7218647804 |
Prof. Nikhil Jagtap
Care Taker Officer