NCC
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National Cadet Corps
VISAT Engineering College, besides being a premium College of Engineering Studies, is also a training ground for cadets of NATIONAL CADET CORPS. The NCC cadets of VISAT are enrolled under 16 Kerala Battalion. Regular drill sessions are conducted in our ground, where the senior cadets impart their skills and Josh to Junior ones. The session starts with a light warm up including two-three rounds of 400 meter track and jumps. Drill sessions are always a delight to watch, where some cadets could be seen marching in proper sync and coordination, where defaulters could be seen facing grueling RAGDA.
Along with the outdoor drill, indoor sessions are held in which cadets exercise various tasks to inculcate the OFFICER LIKE QUALITIES. Senior share their experiences of growing out of this organization as a leader and building inter-personal skills to lead a group of men. We got to do more and more of extra-curricular activities, we dance, we sing, we go out on road rallies, we give lectures, we discuss the highlighted topics of concern, we go for camps, we learn and above all we perform our duty as NCC CADETS.
Lt.Dr.T.D.Subash
VISAT NCC Unit
16 Kerala Battalion NCC Kottayam
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About NCC
History Of NCC
In 1949, the Girls Division was raised in order to give equal opportunities to school and college going girls. The NCC was given an inter-service image in 1950 when the Air Wing was added, followed by the Naval Wing in 1952. Same year, the NCC curriculum was extended to include community development/social service activities as a part of the NCC syllabus at the behest of Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who took keen interest in the growth of the NCC. Following the 1962 Sino-Indian War, to meet the requirement of the Nation, the NCC training was made compulsory in 1963. In 1968, the Corps was again made voluntary.
During Indo-Pakistani war of 1965 & Bangladesh-Pakistani war of 1971, NCC cadets were second line of defense. They organized camp to assist ordnance factories, supplying arms and ammunition to the front and also were used as patrol parties to capture enemy paratroopers. The NCC cadets also worked hand in hand with the Civil defense authorities and actively took part in rescue works and traffic control.
After 1965 and 1971 wars NCC syllabus was revised. Rather than just being second line of defence, NCC syllabus laid greater stress on developing quality of leadership and officer like qualities. The military training which the NCC cadets received was reduced and greater importance was given to other areas like social service and youth management.
Organisation
NCC Day
Benefits Of NCC
- 60 Engineering Seats, 16 Medical Seats, 6-7% of Post Graduation seats are reserved for NCC cadets in all Indian Universities.
- Number of vacancies created every year through UPSC & SSC for ‘C’ Certificate holders and the selected only on interview basis.
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders are given preference in the recruitment of Civilian Gliding Instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors /NCC
whole time lady officers and Aero/Ship modeling instructors.
- For Army soldier recruitment, NCC cadets get bonus marks.
- NCC Cadets have reservation in many Government jobs, especially in the State and Central Police and in paramilitary forces.
- NCC cadets have a lot of academic incentives too.
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate cadet taken part in Republic day parade at New Delhi, they are exempted from CEE and be awarded 100 marks in lieu.
- Sahara India and many other top industries pick up NCC Cadets possessing ‘C’ certificate for various job in their companies.
NCC Directors
- Bihar & Jharkhand
- Delhi
- Gujarat Dadra & Nagar Haveli
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Karnataka & Goa
- Kerala & Lakshadweep
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
- North East Region (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura)
- Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal & Sikkim
Cadet Participation In Camp
Cadets and ANOs of VISAT institutions regularly participate in different camps organised by different levels.
Cadets of our VISAT institutions always play a key role in these camps and were awarded continuously at different camps some of them are:
- Republic Day Camp (RDC)
- Combined Annual Training Camps (CATC)
- National Integration Camp (NIC)
- Advance leadership course (ALC)
- Army Attachment Camp (ATC)
- Hiking and Trekking Camp
- Thal Sainik Camp (TSC)
- (Inter Group Competition) IGC
- OTA (Kamptee) 2021
Army Wing |
Senior Under Officer (S.U/O) |
Junior Under Officer (J.U/O) |
Company Quarter Master Sergeant |
Sergeant |
Corporal |
Lance Corporal |
Cadet |
Enrollment Criteria's
General Criteria for Enrollment
1) Age limit for a student to join NCC: 18 to 24 years of age. |
2) Criteria for Enrolment: Only first-year graduate students are eligible to enrol in NCC. |
3) Quantitative Requirement: No student of any University offering himself/herself for enrolment in the senior division shall be eligible for enrolment
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Certificates
- After two years of training – ‘B’ Certificate
- After three years of training – ‘C’ Certificate
Training Programme
Training held in the VISAT campus with regular parades include training in drill, map reading, weapon training, obstacle etc. It also includes parades for firing, social service and adventure, parasailing, horse riding, rock climbing, firing, mountaineering, cycle expeditions, motorcycle expeditions, trekking etc. Parades and theory classes are organized in morning sessions on the parades day of each month.
The Units prepare them for taking up the higher NCC Certificate Examinations. The Cadets are given opportunities for attachment with regular Army Units for specialized training and actual experience of field conditions. NCC Cadets are also groomed to assist the administration in the proper and orderly conduct of special events and in relief work in civic emergencies. The Units also organized brief programmes on Republic and Independence Day Celebrations, and on special occasions such as the NCC day, to provide vignettes of the actual field operations of the Defence Forces.
Types Of Camps
Republic Day Camp (RDC)
Before RDC all group headquarters have to face the IGC (Inter-Group Competition) NCC Republic Day Camp is the culmination of all NCC Training activities. RDC is held at Garrison Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt from 01 to 29 Jan. 1850 Selected NCC Cadets from 17 directorates attend the Camp. The Camp is inaugurated by the Vice President of India and culminates with the Prime Minister’s Rally on 28 Jan. During the camp visit of Raksha Mantri, Cabinet Ministers, the Chief Minister of Delhi, three Service Chiefs and various State Ministers/VIPs are also organised. During the RDC, various competitions are conducted amongst the 17 NCC Directorates to decide the Champion Directorate for the award of the Prime Minister’s Banner. Competitions are keenly contested in various events such as National Integration Awareness presentation, Drill, Line & Flag Area, Cultural Programs i.e. (group song, group dance & ballet), Best Cadet of Senior Division (Boys) and Senior Wing (Girls) in each Service – Army, Navy & Air Discipline and Best Cadet Boys and Girls each from Junior Wing. Aero modelling and Ship modelling are also conducted during RDC.
Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)
In CATC., the cadets are trained in basic skills of survival and emergencies. They are also taught certain skills pertaining specifically to their Wing for e.g., a Naval cadet is trained in boat-rowing, oaring, Semaphore, etc. Another activity in the camp is the “dogwatch” wherein two cadets are to stay on sentry duty for two hours at any time given time of the day. Those caught sleeping, especially during late night or early morning shifts, or otherwise missing from duty are severely reprimanded or penalized. Cadets are also introduced to weapons such as a .22 calibre rifle.
National Integration Camp (NIC)
NIC is to propagate national integration among cadets and society. These camps are considered for SSLC and higher secondary course (+2) grace mark These camps are conducted on All India basis and help bridge the cultural gap among various States of India. In addition, there are six special NICs conducted at Leh, Nagrota (J&K), Chakabama (NER, Nagaland), Srinagar, Lakshadweep and Port Blair.
Advance Leadership Course
Advanced leader ship camp is conducted in many places. In this camp the officers give cadets training for SSB screening and entrance.
Army Attachment Camp
These camps are conducted by the NCC in collaboration with the Indian Army, as the willing cadets are attached to the specific regiments undergoing a training period of 10 – 15 days. In this camp, the cadets are trained by the instructors of the particular regiment, in the military tactics including day/night warfare & also get familiar with the weaponry.
Hiking and Trekking Camp
They are full of adventure; Cadets who want to experience something adventurous must attend them. Create memories never forgotten.
Thal Sainik Camp (TSC)
The TSC is a 12-day camp conducted in Delhi every year in the late autumn, in which the cadets are selected from all 17 directorates (30+3 cadets from each directorate), by the selection procedure conducting 3 pre -TSC camps each of 10–12 days in a week interval. The selected cadets then are sent to the TSC to represent their respective directorates in the following competitions:
Obstacle course – In which the obstacles include a 6-feet wall, zig-zag, double ditch, balancing, 3-feet bar, left bar, right bar, incline, etc. It is done after wearing fully tactical gear with a rifle.
Firing – It consists of two types – Shooting (Grouping, Snap-shooting & Application) & Advance Firing (Standing, Kneeling & Lying positions). It is done with a standard .22 calibre rifle at a range of 25 meters & 50 meters.
Map Reading – This includes working with Prismatic Compass, a service protector & a map. It is conducted in the day or at night to find ‘North’, ‘Grid Positions’ & ‘Own Position’, with the help of landscapes at the unknown location in which cadets are dropped.
Home Nursing – It consists of medical activities, such as how to aid & heal a soldier in the war.
The directorates also get marks by the inspection of their respective accommodations, dressing and some extracurricular activities by the inspecting squad. Arranging the numbers, the winning directorate gets a cup with decorations from the Director General, NCC on the closing day of the TSC. Two concurrent TSCs are conducted at RD Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt every year. i.e. S D / JD boys and SW / JW girls. 640 Boys and 640 Girls cadets take part in this camp.
NCC VISAT September 2022 – June 2023
Sl. No | Name of the Program | Date |
1. | Selection of NCC Cadets for the year 2022 | 27th October, 2022 |
2. | Motivational Talk on My Defence Journey | 5th November, 2022 |
3. | NCC unit Inaugural Function | 11th November, 2022 |
4. | Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign @ Vaikom Road Railway Station | 19th November, 2022 |
5. | CATC Camp | 24th December – 31st December 2022 |
6. | Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign @ Kanjiramattom Railway Station | 7th January, 2023 |
7. | Patriotic Run | 26th January, 2023 |
8. | Republic Day Celebrations | 26th January, 2023 |
9. | Awareness campaign on proliferating the adoption of “UTS” mobile app and digital transactions in ticketing by VISAT NCC Cadets & Southern Railway @ Ernakulam Railway Station | 24th May, 2023 |
10. | World Environmental day Celebrations | 5th June, 2023 |
11. | International Yoga Day Celebrations | 21st June, 2023 |
Selection of NCC Cadets for the year 2022
Selection of NCC Cadets for the year 2022 is scheduled for 27th October 2022. NCC officials from 16K BN Kottayam selected the cadets. A total of 130 students participated in the selection process. 32 cadets were selected after Physical and direct interviews. Selected were sent to medical checkups before the confirmation.
Motivational Talk on My Defence Journey
NCC Unit of VISAT Engineering College organised a motivational talk on My Defence Journey on 5th November 2022. Wing Commander Pramod Nair (Retd) Indian Air Force delivered the talk and interacted with the cadets. SUO Adithayan delivered the welcome address. 32 cadets attended the event.
NCC Unit Inaugural Function
The official inauguration of the NCC Unit of VISAT Engineering College is scheduled for 11th November 2022, Col. Damodaran P, Commanding Officer, 16K BN NCC, Kottayam officially inaugurated the NCC unit. Cadets provided a warm reception of the Commanding Officer. He delivered a motivational. Registrar Prof Subin P S welcomed the gathering. Wing Commander Pramod Nair (Retd) Indian Air Force delivered the Keynote address. 32 cadets attended the event.
Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign @ Vaikom Road Railway Station
NCC unit of VISAT Engineering College conducted a railway station cleaning campaign termed “Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign” on 19th November 2022 at Vaikom Railway Station. Mons Jones MLA inaugurated the campaign. A total of 29 NCC cadets participated in the campaign. Cleaning, painting, and gardening are the works done by VISAT NCC cadets.
16K BN NCC Combined Annual Training Camp
NCC CATC camp was hosted by VISAT Engineering College under the leadership of Col Dhamodaran, Commanding Officer, 16K BN NCC Kottayam. Around 600 cadets from various schools and colleges participated in the camp. And more than 60 PI staff are involved in training. NCC cadets were trained in the areas of Drill, firing, personality development, Yoga, sports, fire & safety classes, etc.
Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign @ Kanjiramattom Railway Station
NCC unit of VISAT Engineering College conducted a railway station cleaning campaign termed “Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign” on 7th January 2023 at Kanjiramattom Railway Station. Anoop Jacob MLA inaugurated the camp. A total of 29 NCC cadets participated in the campaign. Cleaning, painting, and gardening are the works done by VISAT NCC cadets.
Awareness campaign on proliferating the adoption of “UTS” mobile app and digital transactions in ticketing by VISAT NCC Cadets & Southern Railway @ Ernakulam Railway Station
Awareness campaign on proliferating the adoption of the “UTS” mobile app and digital transactions in ticketing by VISAT NCC Cadets & Southern Railway @ Ernakulam Railway Station on 24th May 2023. The dedicated mobile application launched by the railways for passengers to avail of unreserved paperless ticket facility has started finding acceptance though the beneficiaries want more services under the facility besides fixing of certain “technical glitches”. In Southern railways, 20 lakh unreserved tickets are being doled out daily and the paperless ticket bought using the app now constitutes 2.5 per cent. Passengers using the unreserved suburban tickets – UTS mobile app can travel without taking a hard copy of the train ticket. During the train journey, when the ticket-checking staff asks for the ticket, a passenger can simply use the ‘Show Ticket’ option in the UTS app. This digital and green initiative was meant to reduce the rush at booking counters and reduce the usage of paper.
The UTS application needs to be downloaded on the mobile from the application play store or application store. After downloading, one has to register himself and after registration R-wallet with zero balance will appear and money has to be kept in the application.
R-Wallet can be loaded from any UTS counter – Ticket Window or online www.utsonmoile,indianrail.gov.in and mobile number and password have to be loaded on the website and after this wallet, the recharge process will start. any train booking including the general, mail, month or platform ticket can be booked. For booking of ticket, you have to be within 5 km range of the station but 2 km from the platform area. While booking the ticket, the internet and GPS on your mobile must be working. After logging in on the UTS application, the payment may be made through R-Wallet after completing all the required formalities for booking the ticket and you will get your ticket on mobile.
The app cannot be used to make advance reservations; consequently, the date of the journey will always be the current date. Also, no tickets can be booked if a user has poor or no data connection
World Environmental Day Celebrations
VISAT NCC cadets celebrated World Environmental Day @ Fort Kochi on 5th June 2023.
Fort Kochi MLA Shri K J Maxy inaugurated the event. The NCC cadets interacted with the general public, tourists, local shopkeepers/vendors and fishermen along the coastal areas to spread awareness of the ill effects of beach littering and its adverse harmful impact on the environment. A community clean-up campaign was conducted in collaboration with local organizations and volunteers. Participants gathered to clean a nearby park and raise awareness about the importance of keeping our surroundings clean.
–> Group reached on time and located in a place where we get maximum visibility (Vasco da Gama Square)
–> We had our banners placed centre stage along with standees exposing admission details and also one in the ground
–> Distributed the college notices to the crowd around the beach and shops
–> We have done the first round of cleaning by around 4 pm
–> To engage people around, we have started with some music and dance
–> Since the place was getting crowded towards 6 pm, we have done our second round of cleaning
–> Taken a group photo in front of the stage with collected garbage
–> Since, MLA got busy with his schedule, by around 6.30 we winded it up
The NCC cadets and NSS volunteers were very active and highly energetic throughout this campaign.
International Yoga Day Celebration
VISAT Engineering College NCC Cadets celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June 2023. Yoga master from Wellness Centre, Hyderabad provided training to the NCC Cadets of VISAT Engineering College. The trainers emphasized that Yoga is not just about bending or twisting the body and holding the breath. It is a technique to bring you into a state where you see and experience reality simply the way it is. Also highlighted is that Yoga enables you to experience the whole universe as a part of yourself, making everything one, this is the union that yoga creates. 30 NCC Cadets participated and promised that they would practice Yoga daily.
NCC VISAT July 2023 Till Date
Sl. No | Name of the Program | Date |
1. | Selection of NCC Cadets for the year 2022 | 27th October, 2022 |
2. | Motivational Talk on My Defence Journey | 5th November, 2022 |
3. | NCC unit Inaugural Function | 11th November, 2022 |
4. | Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign @ Vaikom Road Railway Station | 19th November, 2022 |
5. | CATC Camp | 24th December – 31st December 2022 |
6. | Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Campaign @ Kanjiramattom Railway Station | 7th January, 2023 |
7. | Patriotic Run | 26th January, 2023 |
8. | Republic Day Celebrations | 26th January, 2023 |
9. | Awareness campaign on proliferating the adoption of “UTS” mobile app and digital transactions in ticketing by VISAT NCC Cadets & Southern Railway @ Ernakulam Railway Station | 24th May, 2023 |
10. | World Environmental day Celebrations | 5th June, 2023 |
11. | International Yoga Day Celebrations | 21st June, 2023 |
Independence Day Celebration
VISAT NCC Unit celebrated the 77th Independence Day of India on 15th August 2023. Wing Commander Pramod Nair, Director, VISAT group of Institutions hoisted the National flag and delivered the Inaugural address. Dr Anoop K J Principal, VISAT Engineering College deliver the special address. VISAT NCC cadets made all the arrangements.
Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 - Piravom Road Railway Station
As part of the “Swachhta Pakhwada 2023” mission, Piravam Road Railway Station and its surroundings were cleaned by NCC Cadets of VISAT Engineering College on 27th September 2023.*
Piravam: As a part of the “Swachhta Pakhwada 2023” mission, Elanji Visat Engineering College NCC Cadets, under the leadership of NCC Officer Lt. T D Subhash, Piravam Road Railway Station carried out a cleanliness drive.
The Swachhata Pakhwada will encompass a series of activities dedicated to improving cleanliness across railway premises, including stations, colonies, and hospitals. The major theme of the campaign is, awareness about cleanliness and reducing plastic use
Prathap Sathyan, Chief Health Inspector inaugurated the event, addressed the cadets and thanked the cadets and the college.
Station Manager Meena, Southern Railway Kottayam Station Master Manu, Lt. T D Subhash and others presided over the program.
NCC Enrollment 2023
The initiation of the selection process commenced with the dissemination of information pertaining to the NCC enrollment opportunity through a multitude of communication channels. Our organization’s website, social media platforms, and prominent bulletin boards were utilized to ensure widespread outreach. A commendable total of 89 applications were received within the stipulated application window.
Subsequently, an initial screening phase was meticulously executed to ascertain the compliance of applicants with the predefined eligibility criteria. This phase encompassed a thorough verification of age, educational qualifications, and medical fitness. Following this meticulous review, 52 applicants were recognized as meeting the essential prerequisites and were granted passage to the subsequent stage of assessment.
The selection process is held on 29th September 2023. Eligible candidates underwent a comprehensive physical fitness evaluation, encompassing a battery of assessments such as a 1.6-kilometer run, push-ups, sit-ups, etc.. The purpose of this stage was to gauge the candidates’ physical prowess and endurance. Impressively, 52 candidates demonstrated exceptional fitness levels, thereby advancing to the next phase of evaluation. Finally, 33 cadets were selected and sent to the Medical fitness test.
Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 - Kanjiramattom Railway Station
As part of the “Swachhta Pakhwada 2023” mission, Kanjiramattom Railway Station and its surroundings were cleaned by NCC Cadets of VISAT Engineering College on 2nd October 2023.*
Kanjiramattom: As a part of the “Swachhta Pakhwada 2023” mission, Elanji Visat Engineering College NCC Cadets, under the leadership of NCC Officer Lt. T D Subhash, Kanjiramattom Railway Station carried out a cleanliness drive.
The major theme of the campaign is awareness about cleanliness and reducing plastic use.