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NATIONAL CADET CORPS (N.C.C.)
Capt. A. P. Mondal

The National Cadet Corps was established in the year 1949. NCC as an organizing is contributing towards development of the youth in the country. It is administered by The Ministry of Defense, Govt. of India. The motto of NCC is "UNITY AND DISCIPLINE". Training activities in NCC consists of the basic training of the regular armed forces provided throughout the educational year every Sunday starting from the month of July to March for 2 years. NCC offers a specialized course which includes the practical training of weapon handling, drill, military tactics, civil defense, first aid etc. Other activities include adventure training like parasailing, trekking, cycle expedition etc. NCC also participates in social activities like blood donation, tree plantation, medical aid camps, natural calamity relief etc.

a. NCC Certificate Examination

After successful completion of the training offered by the NCC, a cadet is entitled to appear for various certificate examinations. NCC offers a specialized course which ends with examination and results. Passing of these NCC examinations is a must for the cadets because the certificates help them to get various benefits. Each cadet has to attend a minimum of one of the annual training camps in addition to 75% attendance to qualify for 'B' and 'C' certificate examination held at the end of 1st and 2nd year of NCC respectively. Cadets find these certificates of immense value while seeking employment in armed forces. Now a day’s even the private and public sector undertakings prefer NCC certificate holders for appointments in various posts which require a sense of courage, strength, duty and discipline.

b. NCC Scholarship Scheme

NCC provide scholarship of Rs.6,000 each per annum to 750 deserving NCC cadets who have excelled in academics. It also facilitates the best cadets and second best cadets of each NCC group with a cash award of Rs.3,500 each and Rs.2,500 each respectively.
SAHARA INDIA PARIWAR (Sahara Group of Companies) has formulated a scheme for granting scholarship to cadets as under:

• Rs.6000 each for 570 cadets of Junior Division/Wing
• Rs.12,000 each for 380 cadets of Senior Division/Wing
• Rs.30,000 each for 66 cadets for Higher studies

All cadets have to apply through the respective NCC unit.

c. Cadet Welfare Society

The scheme of NCC cadet welfare society was introduced in February 1985. The society provides financial relief up to Rs.3,00,000 to cadets in case of death or 100% permanent disability during organized NCC high risk activities and Rs.2.5 lakh for normal activities. Reimbursement is made up to Rs.1.75 lakh for specialized treatment, 20% additional relief for the cadet with 100% disability, if recommended constant medical attendance. Reimbursement up to Rs.1,50,000 is made towards specialized treatment in case of injury which is totally cured.

Defense Services

Vacancies resaved for commission in the defense services for NCC'C' certificate holders:

1. Army - IMA Dehradun - 64 vacancies for every course through UPSC and SSB interview. OTA Chennai - 100 vacancies every year for short service commission (Non Tech), no UPSC examination only SSB interview.
2. Navy - 6 vacancies per course, no UPSC exam only SSB interview. Two years age relaxation for NCC 'C' certificate holders.
3. Indian Air Force - 10% in all courses including flying training course, no UPSC exam only SSB interview.

• For soldier category, sailors or air men 5-10 bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
• 20% vacancies reserved for girl cadets in OTA Chennai.

General Services

• Paramilitary forces - 2-10 bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
• Department of telecommunications - bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
• NCC - civilian gliding instructors/girl cadet instructors/ whole time lady officers.
• State Government - preference for state services in certain states.
• Industry - many industries give preference to NCC 'C' certificate holders for various jobs.

NCC in College

St. Xavier's College NCC is affiliated to 20 (Bengal) Battalion NCC (Army) as its 6th Company. The College NCC, during the academic year 2010–11, has again reached the heights of glory with 2 girl cadets from the B.Com (Evening) department, Ishika Sharma and Arundhuti Basu being selected to represent West Bengal in the Republic Day Parade held at Rajpath on 26th January 2011. Another girl cadet named Jaya Tigga again of the B.Com. (Evening) department was selected to represent the state at the Thal Sainik Camp 2010 held at Delhi. Padamvir Singh, an ex-cadet from the B.Com. (Morning) department was selected in the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun in the year 2010 as a gentleman cadet. Further, Arundhuti Basu has also got the chance to represent India in Singapore as a part of the Youth Exchange Program of NCC. Captain A.P. Mondal, Professor in charge of the NCC, has been awarded the ‘Most Enterprising ANO’ in SNIC Srinagar held in the month of July 2010. NCC in the college is entrusted to celebrate Independence Day every year. This year also, we organised a programme for celebrating the 64th Independence Day. This programme was graced by the presence of Brig. M.S. Sandhu, Group Commander, Kol ‘B’ NCC. The cadets presented a ceremonial Guard of Honor to the Chief Guest.

Students who are willing to join NCC may contact
NCC in- charge, Capt. A. P. Mondal in Room No. 101 (Jubilee Building).