What is NCC?
National Cadet Corps
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth organisation that develops discipline, leadership, confidence and a spirit of service among young people.
It provides cadets with training and experiences in Army, Navy and Air Wing activities.
NCC encourages teamwork, character development, adventure and responsible citizenship.
It also helps young people prepare for future opportunities in education, careers and the Armed Forces.
Know your DG ?
Director General of NCC
Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, YSM, SM, VSM is the present Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). He assumed charge as DG NCC on 1 October 2025, succeeding Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh.
He is an alumnus of the 19 KUMAON Regiment and has over three decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army.
Under his leadership, NCC continues to focus on discipline, leadership, innovation, digital skills and national service while expanding its reach across India.
Select a state to explore the corresponding NCC Directorate.
NCC Motto
Unity and Discipline
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NCC Aim
Edouard Wilfrid Buquet
NCC Core values
Explore the milestones that shaped the National Cadet Corps.
The University Corps was created under the Indian Defence Act of 1917.
The University Corps evolved into the University Training Corps.
The University Training Corps was reorganised as the University Officers' Training Corps.
The Government formed a committee under H. N. Kunzru to examine youth training.
The committee's recommendations helped shape the organisation that would become NCC.
The National Cadet Corps came into existence under the NCC Act of 1948.
The Girls Division was introduced, expanding NCC participation.
The Air Wing was added to strengthen the inter-service character of NCC.
Army attachments, combined camps and Republic Day participation became important NCC activities.
The Naval Wing was added to complete NCC's inter-service structure.
Republic Day Camp activities grew and foreign cadets began participating.
The NCC flag evolved to reflect the organisation's inter-service character.
The 1962 national security crisis led to major changes in NCC training.
NCC training became compulsory following the changed national security environment.
NCC cadets supported national and civil responsibilities during the 1965 war.
NCC training returned to a voluntary model.
NCC cadets again supported national responsibilities during the 1971 war.
The Youth Exchange Programme began, connecting NCC cadets with youth from other countries.
NCC marked 25 years of service and youth development.
The Central Advisory Committee discussed possible NCC motto options.
The NCC motto was finalised as Unity and Discipline.
NCC's modern aims emphasised character, discipline, leadership, secular outlook and selfless service.
NCC completed 50 years.
Career counselling and personality development became part of the broader training approach.
The NCC National Games were organised centrally in Delhi.
NCC completed seven decades of service and youth development.
NCC expanded its presence in border and coastal areas.
The NCC Alumni Association was launched and simulation-based training gained emphasis.
NCC marked 75 years with nationwide activities and large-scale participation.
The sanctioned NCC strength was increased by three lakh cadet vacancies.
Cyber awareness, drones, simulators and technology exposure became increasingly important.
The Republic Day Camp hosted one of the largest Youth Exchange Programme contingents.
NCC's sanctioned strength reached 20 lakh.
NCC expansion continued with new units and plans involving ex-servicemen as instructors.
Large numbers of NCC cadets volunteered in civil defence and community support activities.
An NCC expedition successfully summited Mount Everest with a team of cadets.
The first NCC Idea & Innovation Competition was introduced at RDC.
NCC's geographic footprint expanded to more than 90 percent of India's districts.
Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand received independent NCC State Directorates.
NCC continues to evolve through expansion, technology, leadership, adventure and national service.
NCC is a youth organisation that develops discipline, leadership, confidence, teamwork and a spirit of service among young people.
NCC has different cadet ranks that reflect responsibility, leadership and progression during training.
YEP gives selected NCC cadets an opportunity to interact with youth from other countries, experience different cultures and promote international understanding.
