National Cadet Corps

About Department

Motto of N.C.C.

“Unity and Discipline” is the motto of N.C.C., as decided in the 12^th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on 12 October, 1980.

Core Values of N.C.C. (Ministry of Defence)

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

Aim

To develop Character, Comradeship, Discipline, Secular outlook, Spirit of adventure and Ideals of selfless service amongst country’s youth
To create a reserve of Organized, Trained and Motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life, to serve the Nation
To provide a favourable environment which will motivate the nations youth to join the armed forces

The college NCC unit works in co-ordination with the NCC units of various Mumbai Colleges as a part of 1 Maharashtra Boys Battalion (Mumbai A), 5 Maharashtra Girl Battalion (Mumbai A) and 8 Maharashtra Girl Battalion (Mumbai B) groups.

Objectives:

To develop the following qualities among Cadets:

Character
Courage
Leadership
Discipline
Adventure Spirit
Sportsmanship
Selfless Service

Option for Students

Students have a choice to select any one of the following units:

Army Unit
Air Force Unit
Navy Unit

Activities & Opportunity

- Regular Parades are held on every Sunday mornings at Khalsa college ground
- Lectures and Demonstrations help cadets in appearing for B & C certification Examination
- Annual Training Camps – Camp normally involves 10 days training period. It provides exposure to cadets on wide areas like rifle, drill, physical training & First aid.
- Opportunity available to cadets for selection in
  - Republic Day Parade
  - Thal Sainik Camp
  - National Integration Camp
  - Army Attachment Camp
  - All India Girls Trekking Expedition
- National Webinar entitled ‘The Army Way to Success’, held by NCC & Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 13 August 2021 : https://youtu.be/8Ig3oa1tJQg