NCC Cell

Aim of NCC

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 NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. Further, it aims at creating 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. Needless to say, the NCC also provides an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to join the armed forces.

Genesis of NCC

The NCC has its genesis lin the "University Corps", which was created under the Indian Defence Act 1917 with the object to make up the shortages of the Army. In 1920, when the Indian Territorial Act was passed, the "University Corps" was replaced by the University Training Corps(UTC). In 1942, the UTC was renamed as the University Officers Training Corpos(UOTC). The need to create a youth organization at National Level to train young boys and girls to be better citizens and future leaders of our great country in all walks of life, including defense forces, was rightly realised by our leaders. A committee under Pandit HN Kunzru was set up in 1946 at the behest of our first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Motto of NCC

The need for having motto for the Corps was discussed in the 11th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on 11 Aug 1978. The mottos suggested were “Duty and Discipline”; “Duty, Unity and Discipline”; “Duty and Unity”; “Unity and Discipline”. The final decision for selection of “Unity and Discipline” as motto for the NCC was taken in the 12th CAC meeting held on 12 Oct 1980.

Enrollment of students into the NCC

Induction into the NCC is on the voluntary basis and students (both Boys and Girls) can join immediately on termination of the summer holidays. As per NCC Act and Rules, only citizen of India or subject of Nepal can be enrolled in the NCC.

The age/Qualitative Requirement for Junior (Boys and Girls) and Senior (Boys and Girls) is as under:-

• Junior Boys and Girls should be between the age of 13 years to 18 and half years-Class VIII to X.   

• Senior Boys and Girls enrollment is carried out in Class X and 1st year of Graduation. The maximum age up to which a student can serve in NCC is up to 26 years.

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.

AKS University NCC Unit (Senior Division/Senior Wing)

The AKS University NCC Unit SW (Senior Wing) was established in July 2018 and SD (Senior Division) was established in July 2021.In the AKS University the Senior Division and Senior Wing units are being conducted together. In the university strength of both the units (SD and SW) is 53 cadets each. Both units are functioning under the supervision of 3 MP Battalion NCC, Rewa (M.P.). It’s Headquarter (HQ) is Saugor. It comes under the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Directorate.

The Senior Wing unit is being conducted under the direction of Lt. Prachi Singh who has completed PRCN course between 19 Oct.- 2019. The Senior Division unit is being conducted under the direction of Lt. Dashrath Patidar who has completed PRCN course between 12 June- 9 September 2023. It is a matter of great pride for the AKS University that the SUO Sumit Dahiya of the first batch cadet was selected in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2023. Along with this many cadets of the university have been selected in the National camps from 2022-2025.