NATIONAL CADET CORPS SYLLABUS (2021–2022)

1. The training curriculum of the NCC is primarily focused on character building,

inculcating leadership qualities and skill enhancement through structured academic
syllabi, practical training and opportunity for exposure/interaction beyond a cadets’
immediate environment, and thereby enabling them for a brighter and progressive future.
2. The Aims of NCC:
(a). To develop character, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook, spirit of
adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country.
(b) To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth to provide
leadership in all walks of life and always available for the service of the nation.
(c) To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the
Armed Forces.
3. Conduct of NCC Training Curriculum
(a) Institutional Training: Conducted in respective schools/ colleges by Associate NCC
Officers (ANO), Permanent Instructional (PI) staff as part of the school curriculum.
(b) Annual Training Camps (ATC): To provide practical outdoor training, each NCC
cadet Attends 10 days camp in the second year senior division. These camps are
conducted by respective NCC units.
(c) Centrally Organized Camps (COC): These camps are conducted at all India level, as
National Integration Camps, attended by cadets from all states.
(d) Adventure Training: To inculcate a spirit of adventure and team work, NCC cadets
undergo various adventure activities such as para jumps, para sailing, trekking, and
sailing expeditions.
(e) Attachment Camps: To give the cadets exposure to interact with Regular Army, Navy
and Air Force units, attachment camps are conducted, where cadets are attached with
these units. To motivate cadets to join the Armed Forces attachment of cadets with
Indian Military Academy is also conducted.
(f) Youth Exchange Programme (YEP): Selected cadets also get an opportunity to visit
various foreign countries as part of YEP. In one year approximately 100 cadets visit
10 -11 countries.
(g) Social Service Activities: The cadets also undertake various social service activities,
by conduct of rallies to bring awareness and participate in various relief
programmes/activities whenever called for
4. Trainers : To conduct and implement the NCC training curriculum, there are three tiers of
trainers.
(a) First Tier: Regular defence officers of the rank of Colonel equivalent rank in Air
Force and Navy, Whole Time Lady Officers (WTLO) and Civilian Gliding
Instructors (CGI).They are responsible for coordination and supervision of
training and conduct of camps.
 (b) Second Tier: Professors and teachers nominated by respective schools and colleges
and trained by NCC at its NCC Officers Training Academy and on completion of
Pre– Commission Course, commissioned as Associated NCC Officer (ANO) form
the most important link between the cadets and NCC. They conduct most of the
theory classes of non-specialized subjects. Besides, the Pre Commission training they
attend refresher courses.
(c) Third Tier: The Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) and Non–Commissioned
Officers (NCO) from the three services and Girl Cadet Instructors (GCI) and Aero
Model Instructors (AMI) conduct the specialized training of the cadets.

5. Eligibility for Enrolment as Cadet.

(a) Should be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal.
(b) Should be on the roll of the school or college which has an NCC Unit or part
thereof.
(c) The cadet should be within the age as mentioned below:-
(i) Senior Division - Should be below 26 years.
(d) Should be medically fit
6. NCC Syllabus.
The syllabus includes common subjects for all three wings and specialized subjects
with respect to Army, Air Force and Navy. The common subjects comprise of
approximately 70% and specialized service is 30% of the curriculum. Detailed
syllabus is as follows: S. No. Subject No of Periods First Year Second Year Third Year
Total Senior Division Wing (i) Common Subjects 66 72 72 = 210 (ii) Specialised Subjects
24 33 33= 90 , Total 90 105 105 300

7. In addition to this syllabus, cadets attend one Annual Training Camp in the second
year of senior division to be eligible to appear in Part B certificate examination.
8. Cadets willing to pursue Part C Certificate will have to attend Annual Training Camp
in the Third senior Division in the college.
Evaluation System
9. NCC presently conducts three certificate examinations, these evaluations are
Conducted as a written paper for theory and practical in the second year of junior
Division for Part ‘A’ and in the second and third year of senior division for Part
‘B’ and ‘C’.
10. Recommended evaluation pattern for NCC as an additional / elective subject in the
University/ Colleges as follows:

(a). Internal Examinations for (SD/SW) to be conducted by respective ANO’s and PI

staff under the supervision of respective Commanding officers of the NCC unit.
(b) Part ‘B’ examination paper be set at HQ DG NCC level and evaluated by the
Board of Officers at the Group Headquarters.
(c) Part ‘B’ and ‘C’ exams to be conducted in the month of February/ March , before
the commencement of the main exams of the students. Respective exams to be
conducted on a same date all over India. The schedule of examination to be
approved by HQ, DGNCC and forwarded to Colleges/Universities for inclusion
in the Examination schedule.
The setting of papers and evaluation for Part ‘B’ and ‘ C’ examinations are done
by a board of officers at NCC Group Head Quarters and headed by an officer of
the rank of Air Commodore and Part ‘C’ Examination at NCC state Directorate
level headed by an officer of the rank of Air wise marshal.

11. Study Material

Textbooks
(i) Cadet Hand Book (Common Subjects), published by DGNCC.
(ii) Cadet Hand Book (Specialized Subjects), published by DGNCC.
(iii) ANO Précis
Reference Books
(i) Grooming tomorrow’s Leaders, published by DG, NCC.
(ii) Youth in Action, published by DG,NCC.
(iii) The Cadet, Annual Journal of the NCC.
(iv) Précis Issued by respective Service Headquarters on specialized subject
available to PI Staff as reference material.
 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theor Practic Cam C
y al p
NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -01
XNCE01 2 1 3
PREREQUISIT NIL L P C H
ES
C:P:A 2:1: 0 2 2 4
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Understand the history of NCC, its Cognitive Understand
organization, and incentives of NCC for
their career prospects.
CO2 Understand the concept of national integration Cognitive Understand
and its importance
CO3 Understand the concept of self-awareness , Cognitive Understand
emotional intelligence, critical and creative
thinking
CO4 Understand the concept and importance of Cognitive Understand
Social service
CO5 Understand the security challenges & role of Cognitive Understand
cadets in Border Areas.
CO6 Acquire knowledge about the modes of entry in Cognitive Understand
Armed forces, CAPF & police
CO7 Understand the life history & leadership Cognitive Understand
qualities of great generals
CO8 Practical Training Psychomotor Guided
Perform foot drill and follow the different word response
of command.
Make use of Fire a weapon effectively with fair
degree of marksmanship.
Undertake point to point navigation and take
part in route marches by day and night
Perform the social services on various occasions
for better community & social life.

Syllabus

UNITS CONTENT Hours

allotted
I NCC General 6
Introduction of NCC, History, Aims, Objective of NCC & NCC as
Organization, Incentives of NCC, Duties of NCC Cadet. NCC Camps:
Types & Conduct.
II National Integration & Awareness 4
National Integration: Importance & Necessity, Factors Affecting National
 Integration, Unity in Diversity & Role of NCC in Nation Building, Threats to
National Security
III Personality Development 5
Intra & Interpersonal skills - Self-Awareness- &Analysis, Empathy, Critical &
creative thinking, Decision making and problem solving. Career Counselling.SSB
Procedure, Interview Skills.
IV Social Service and Community Development. 3
Basics of social service and its need, Types of social service activities, Objectives
of rural development programs and its importance, NGO’s and their contribution
in social welfare, contribution of youth and NCC in Social welfare
V Border & Coastal Areas 2
Security Challenges & Role of cadets in Border management.
VI Armed Forces 3
Modes of Entry into Army, Police and CAPF.
VII Military History 7
Biographies of Renowned Generals.
VIII Practical training

Drill 12
Foot Drill- Drill ki Aam Hidayaten, Word ki Command, Savdhan, Vishram,
Aram Se, Murdna, Kadvar Sizing, Teen Line Banana, Khuli Line, Nikat Line,
Khade Khade Salute Karna Parade Par, Visarjan, Line Tod, Tej Chal, Tham aur
Dhire Chal, Tham.
Weapon Training 5
Introduction & Characteristics of .22 rifle, Handling of .22 rifle.
Map Reading (MR) 3
Definition of Map, Conventional signs, Scale and Grid System, Topographical
forms and technical terms, Relief, Contours and gradients, Cardinal points and
types of North, Magnetic Variation and Grid Convergence
Field Craft & Battle Craft 3
Introduction of Field Craft & Battle craft, Judging Distance, Method of
Judging Distance.
Social Service and Community Development. 7
Cadets will participate in various activities throughout the semester e.g.,
Blood donation Camp, Swachhata Abhiyan, Constitution Day, Jan Jeevan
Hariyali Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc.
Theory Practical Total
30 Hours 30 hours 60 Hours

Text Books

1.Cadet Hand Book (Common Subjects), published by DGNCC.

2.Cadet Hand Book (Specialized Subjects), published by DGNCC
 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theor Practic Cam C
y al p
NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -
XNCE02 02 2 1 3

PREREQUISIT NIL L P C H
ES
C:P:A 2:1: 0 2 2 4
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Understand the thinking & reasoning process Cognitive Understand
CO2 Identify the leadership traits. Cognitive Understand
Admire the qualities of great leaders.
CO3 Understand the various rules & Cognitive Understand
measures to be taken to ensure
Road/Rail safety.
CO4 Understand the life history & leadership Cognitive Understand
qualities of great generals
CO5 Know about various components of Cognitive Understand
communication process
CO6 Practical Training Psychomotor Guided
Understand that drill as the foundation for response
discipline and to command a group for
common goal.
Appreciate grace and dignity in the
performance of foot drill.
Use terrain effectively for concealment,
camouflage, indicate landmarks and give field
signals.

Syllabus
UNITS CONTENT Hours
allotted
I Personality Development 5
Thinking- Meaning and Concept of thinking, Reasoning, Process of
thinking. Critical Thinking- Meaning & concept of critical thinking,
Features of critical thinking, Process of critical thinking. Creative thinking-
Meaning & concept of creative thinking, Features of creative thinking,
Process of creative thinking, levels of Creativity, Characteristics of creative
person.
II Leadership Development 5
Leadership capsule. Important Leadership traits, Indicators of leadership and
evaluation. Motivation- Meaning & concept, Types of motivation. Factors
affecting motivation. Ethics and Honor codes.
III Social Service and Community Development 5
Protection of Children & Women Safety. Road/Rail Safety. New Government
Initiatives. Cyber and mobile Security Awareness.
IV Military History 12
War Heroes : Param Veer Chakra Awardees. Study of Battles of Kargil. War
Movies.
V Communication 3
Introduction to Communication & Latest Trends.
VI Practical training
Drill 12
Foot Drill Dahine, Baen, Aageaur Piche Kadam Lena. Tej Chal se Murdna, Tej
Chal se Salute Karna, Tej Kadam Taal aur Tham, Tej Kadam Taal se Kadam
Badalna. Teeno Teen se Ek File aur ek file se Teeno Teen Banana
Weapon Training 4
Range procedure & Theory of group. Short Range firing.
Map Reading 5
Protractor Bearing and its conversion methods. Service protractor and its uses.
Prismatic compass and its uses and GPS. Navigation by compass and GPS.
Field Craft & Battle Craft 4
Indications of landmarks and Targets.Introduction, Definitions, Types of
Ground, Indication of Landmarks, Methods of targets, difficult targets.
Social Service and Community Development 5
Cadets will participate in various activities throughout the semester e.g.,
Blood donation Camp, Swachhata Abhiyan, Constitution Day, Jan Jeevan
Hariyali Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc. as per the requirement
and similar announced days- National and state level.
Theory Practical Total
30 Hours 30 hours 60 Hours

Text Books

1.Cadet Hand Book (Common Subjects), published by DGNCC.

2.Cadet Hand Book (Specialized Subjects), published by DGNCC
 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theor Practic Cam C
y al p
NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -03
XNCE03 1 1 1 3
PREREQUISIT NIL L P C H
ES
C:P:A 1:1: 1 1 2 3
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Understand the life history and leadership Cognitive Understand
qualities of great leaders, sportspersons &
entrepreneurs
CO2 Understand public speaking methods Cognitive Understand
&qualities.
CO3 Understand the organizations related Cognitive Understand
to disaster management and
their functioning.
CO4 Understand the various types of adventure Cognitive Understand
activities.
CO5 Understand the History, Geography & Cognitive Understand
Topography of Border/ Coastal Areas.
CO6 Practical Training Psychomotor Guided
Understand that drill as the foundation response
for discipline and to command a group
for common goal.
Appreciate grace and dignity in the
performance of arm drill.
Understand the concept and importance of
social service.
Understand the importance of a weapon
its detailed safety precautions necessary
for prevention of accidents.
Actively participate in social service and
community development activities.
CAMP Affective Internalizing
values

Syllabus
UNITS CONTENT Hours
allotted
I Personality Development 5
Group Discussions - Change your Mindset Public Speaking
II Leadership Development 4
Case Studies–APJ Abdul Kalam, Deepa Malik, Maharana Pratap, N Narayan
Murthy.
III Disaster management 3
Disaster Management Capsule. Organisation, Types of Disasters. Essential
Services, Assistance, Civil Defence Organisation
IV Adventure 1
Adventure activities
V Border & Coastal Areas 2
History, Geography & Topography of Border/ Coastal Areas
Practical Training
Drill 8
Arm Drill.Rifle ke saath Savdhan, Vishram aur Aram se.Rifle ke saath Parade Par
aur Saj, Rifle ke saath Visarjan, Line Tod. Bhumi Shastra aur Uthao Shastra,
Bagal Shastra aur Baju Shastra
Weapon Training 4
Short Range firing
Map Reading 4
Setting of Map.Findings North and Own Position
Field Craft & Battle Craft 4
Observation, Camouflage, Concealment.
Social Service and Community Development 5
Cadets will participate in various activities throughout the semester e.g.,
Blood donation Camp, Swachhata Abhiyan, Constitution Day, Jan Jeevan
Hariyali Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc as per the requirement and
similar announced days- National and State level.
Obstacle Training 5
Obstacle training - Introduction, Safety-measures, Benefits. Obstacle Course-
Straight balance, Clear Jump, Gate Vault, Zig- Zag Balance, High Wall.
CAMP
Attendance, Fall in time.
Theory Practical Total
15 Hours 30 hours 45 Hours

Text Books

1.Cadet Hand Book (Common Subjects), published by DGNCC.

2.Cadet Hand Book (Specialized Subjects), published by DGNCC
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theor Practica Cam C
y l p
NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -04
XNCE04 2 1 3
PREREQUISITE NIL L P C H
S
C:P:A 2:1: 0 2 2 4
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Develop a sense of time management and social Cognitive Understand
skills.
CO2 Understand the life history & leadership qualities Cognitive Understand
of personalities who have contributed in Nation
Building and Literature
CO3 Develop awareness about various Cognitive Understand
types of Natural and manmade
disasters
CO4 Understand importance of Environmental Cognitive Understand
Awareness & conservation.

CO5 Understand importance of General Awareness Cognitive Understand

CO6 Know about Armed Forces. Cognitive Understand

CO7 Practical Training Psychomotor Guided

Understand that drill as the foundation for response
discipline and to command a group for
common goal.
Understand various signals to convey messages
in the army.
Get acquainted various section formations.
Understand the basics of personal and public
hygiene.
Get acquainted with the procedure to
treat the wounds and fractures during
emergencies.
Syllabus
UNITS CONTENT Hours
allotted
I Personality Development 4
Group Discussions – Social Skills & Time management.
II Leadership Development 3
Case Studies – Case Studies – Ratan Tata, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Role of
NCC cadets in 1965 war
III Disaster management 10
Initiative Trg, Organising Skills, Dos and Don’ts, Natural Disasters. Man
Made Disasters, Fire Services and Fire Fighting
IV Environmental Awareness 3
Adventure Environmental Awareness and Conservation.
V General Awareness 4
General Awareness
VI Armed Forces 6
Army, Navy, Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces.
VII Practical Training
Drill 8
Arm Drill, Salami Shastra, Squad Drill with Arms.
Weapon Training 4
Short Range firing
Map Reading 4
Map to Ground,Ground to Map.
Field Craft & Battle Craft 4
Fire and Move Capsule.Field signal- with hand, with Weapons, Signal with
Whistle, Field signals as means of giving orders, Field signals by day, Field
signals by night,Section Formation.
Social Service and Community Development 5
Cadets will participate in various activities throughout the semester e.g.,
Blood donation Camp, Swachhata Abhiyan, Constitution Day, Jan Jeevan
Hariyali Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc as per the requirement
and similar announced days- National and State level.
Health &Hygiene 5
Hygiene & Sanitation (Hygiene- Personal & Camp Hygiene).First Aid in
common medical emergencies, Treatment & Care of Wounds
Theory Practical Total
30 Hours 30 hours 60 Hours
Text Book
1.Cadet Hand Book (Common Subjects), published by DGNCC.
2.Cadet Hand Book (Specialized Subjects), published by DGNCC
 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theor Practica Cam C
y l p
NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -05
XNCE05 1 2 3
PREREQUISITE NIL L P C H
S
C:P:A 1:2: 0 1 4 5
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Understand the concept of Team and its Cognitive Understand
functioning.
CO2 Understand the security set up and management Cognitive Understand
of Border/Coastal areas.
CO3 Acquire knowledge about an Infantry Battalion Cognitive Understand
organization and its weapons.
CO4 Acquire knowledge about Indo-Pak Wars fought Cognitive Understand
in 1965 & 1971
CO5 Practical Training Psychomotor Guided
Understand that drill as the foundation for response
discipline and to command a group for
common goal.
Appreciate grace and dignity in the performance
of ceremonial drill.
Use the compass and GPS to locate places on the
ground and map

Syllabus

UNITS CONTENT Hours

allotted
I Personality Development 6
Group Discussions –Team work. Public speaking.
II Border & Coastal Areas 2
Security Setup and Border/Coastal management in the area.
III Introduction to Infantry Battalion and its Equipment 3
Organisation of Infantry Battalion & its weapons
IV Military History 4
Study of Battles of Indo-Pak Wars 1965 & 1971.
V Practical Training
Drill 7
Ceremonial Drill, Guard Mounting
Weapon Training 8
Short Range firing
Map Reading 8
Google Maps & applications
Field Craft & Battle Craft 8
Fire control orders, Types of fire control orders,Fire and Movement- when
to use fire and movements tactics, Basic considerations, Appreciation of
ground cover, Types of cover, Dead ground, Common Mistakes, Map and
air photography, Selection of Fire position and fire control.
Social Service and Community Development 10
Cadets will participate in various activities throughout the semester e.g.,
Blood donation Camp, Swachhata Abhiyan, Constitution Day, Jan Jeevan
Hariyali Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc. as per the requirement
and similar announced days- National and State level
Health &Hygiene 5
Yoga- Introduction, Definition, Purpose, Benefits. Asanas-Padamsana,
Siddhasana, Gyan Mudra, Surya Namaskar, Shavasana, Vajrasana,
Dhanurasana, Chakrasana, Sarvaangasana, Halasana etc.
Introduction of Infantry Weapons &Equipment 4
Characteristics of 5.56mm INSAS Rifle, Ammunition, Fire Power,
Stripping, Assembling & Cleaning Practice.
Obstacle Training 5
Obstacle training – Intro, Safety measures, Benefits.Obstacle Course-
Straight balance, Clear Jump, Gate Vault, Zig Zag Balance, High Wall
etc
Communication 5
Basic Radio Telephony (RT) Procedure.
Introduction, Advantages, Disadvantages, Need for standard procedures
types of Radio telephony communication.
Radio telephony procedure, Documentation.
Theory Practical Total
15 Hours 60 hours 45 Hours

Text Books

1.Cadet Hand Book (Common Subjects), published by DGNCC.

2.Cadet Hand Book (Specialized Subjects), published by DGNCC
 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theory Practical Camp C
NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -
XNCE06 4
06
PREREQUISITE NIL T P C H
S
C:P:A 0:0: 4
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Theory & Practical Training
Cognitive Understand
Understand the concept of Team and its
functioning. Psychomotor Guided
Appreciate grace and dignity in the Response.
performance of ceremonial drill.
Acquire awareness about the weapon system
used in the Armed Forces.
To perform Static/ Control line aero model
Syllabus

S No Subjects T P Periods

Common Subjects
1 Drill 32 32
2 Weapon Training 4 28 32
3 Personality Development 8 12 20
4 Leadership 04 04
5 Disaster Management 04 04
6 Community Development 08 08
 7 Health& Hygiene 04 04
8 Environment Awareness 04 04
9 Obstacle Training 04 04
10 Physical Training 18 18
11 Games 18 18
12 Culture 18 18
13 Spare 04 04
Specialized Subjects (Army)
1 Map Reading 24 24
2 Infantry Training 02 02 04
3 Field Craft & Battle Craft 12 12
4 Total 30 180 210

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Theory Practical Camp C

XNCE07 NCC GENERAL ELECTIVE -07 5
PREREQUISITE NIL T P C H
S
C:P:A 0:0: 5
COURSE OUTCOMES DOMAIN LEVEL
CO1 Theory & Practical Training
Cognitive Understand
Understand the concept of Team and its
functioning. Psychomotor Guided
Appreciate grace and dignity in the performance Response.
of ceremonial drill.
Acquire awareness about the weapon system
used in the Armed Forces.
To perform Static/ Control line aero model
Syllabus
S No Subjects T P Periods

Common Subjects
1 Drill 32 32
2 Weapon Training 4 28 32
3 Personality Development 8 12 20
4 Leadership 04 04
5 Disaster Management 04 04
6 Community Development 08 08
 7 Health& Hygiene 04 04
8 Environment Awareness 04 04
9 Obstacle Training 04 04
10 Physical Training 18 18
11 Games 18 18
12 Culture 18 18
13 Spare 04 04
Specialized Subjects (Army)
1 Map Reading 24 24
2 Infantry Training 02 02 04
3 Field Craft & Battle Craft 12 12
4 Total 30 180 210