NCC (National Cadet Corps)

The NCC (National Cadet Corps) unit of Visva-Bharati University functions as a vital student development program under the National Cadet Corps.

Overview

Visva-Bharati NCC provides military-style training and personality development to students of the university. It instills discipline, leadership, and a sense of national service in young learners.

Structure

• Senior Division (SD) – for boys
• Senior Wing (SW) – for girls
• (Linked with NCC units under the West Bengal Directorate)

Training & Activities

• Regular parade and drill
• Weapon training and basic military knowledge
• Participation in Annual Training Camps (ATC) and Combined Annual Training Camps (CATC)
• Selection opportunities for prestigious camps like Republic Day Camp (RDC) and National Integration Camp (NIC)
• Social service activities: cleanliness drives, tree plantation, awareness campaigns
• Adventure programs: trekking, firing, obstacle training

Certification

Cadets can earn:

• ‘B’ Certificate
• ‘C’ Certificate (highly valuable for defence recruitment and government jobs)

Benefits

• Preference in defence services (Army, Navy, Air Force)
• Helps in government job recruitment
• Builds confidence, leadership, discipline, and teamwork

Significance in Santiniketan

At Visva-Bharati, NCC complements the university’s philosophy of holistic education, blending physical training, moral values, and national responsibility.