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National Cadet Corps, is a prestigious youth organization in India that aims to inculcate a sense of discipline, leadership, and patriotism among the youth. It is an integral part of the Indian military and operates under the Ministry of Defense. NCC was formed on 15th July 1948, with the motto "Unity and Discipline." The NCC is a responsive, learning & continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by certain core values that we endeavor to instill and promote to all ranks of the NCC. GSFC University has a very well build and energetic NCC unit raised under Fully Self Finance Scheme (FSFS) that has allotted a total of 50 Senior Division distributed over the period of 3 years (i.e.1st Year – 17 seats, 2nd Year – 17 seats, 3rd Year – 16 seats) vacancies for cadets to be enrolled in Guj. 1 Compo Tech Regt. NCC(Army Division) Vadodara as Mixed NCC Unit concept with 33% for girls. As of the current academic year, GSFC University is proud to have a total of 34 dedicated cadets actively participating in the National Cadet Corps NCC). Among these, 25 cadets are in their first year of engagement, comprising 17 boys and 8 girls. Additionally, the second year sees the enthusiastic participation of 9 cadets, with 6 boys and 3 girls making a commendable contribution to the NCC program. This collective commitment and engagement reflect the university's strong focus on character development, discipline, and fostering a spirit of patriotism among the youth through the NCC platform.

Key Objectives of NCC:

  • Character Building: NCC focuses on developing character, leadership and comradeship among the youth. It instills qualities of selfless service, integrity, and a spirit of adventure.
  • Leadership and Discipline: NCC helps in grooming students to become responsible leaders and responsible citizens through a structured and disciplined training program.
  • Community Service: NCC promotes a sense of social responsibility by engaging in various community development and social service activities.
  • National Integration: NCC aims to foster a sense of unity and integration among the diverse cultures, religions, languages, and regions of India.
  • Adventure and Sports: NCC encourages adventure activities and sports to promote physical fitness, courage, and team spirit among the cadets.

Structure of NCC
The NCC is organized into different directorates covering all states and union territories of India. The structure includes Senior Division (for college and university students) and Junior Division (for school students). The cadets are grouped into Army, Navy, and Air Wing based on their interests and career goals.

NCC Activities:

  • Training and Camps: NCC conducts regular training and camps to impart military training, discipline, and leadership skills to the cadets.
  • Social and Community Service: Cadets participate in various community service activities like blood donation drives, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and literacy campaigns.
  • Adventure Activities: NCC offers opportunities for adventure activities such as trekking, mountaineering, para-sailing, and more to promote courage and physical fitness.
  • National Events: NCC cadets participate in Republic Day Parade, Prime Minister’s Rally, and other national and state-level events, showcasing their skills and discipline.

The NCC plays a vital role in shaping the youth of India into responsible citizens who are committed to the service of the nation. It acts as a platform for holistic development, fostering a sense of patriotism and unity among the youth.