National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai, established in 2004, is a dynamic and disciplined youth organization dedicated to fostering leadership, character, and a spirit of national service among students. The NCC unit began with the Air Wing and was further strengthened in 2022 with the induction of the Army and Naval Wings, enhancing the breadth and diversity of training opportunities within the institution.

At HITS, NCC forms an integral component of the Personality Development Program, nurturing students into responsible, confident, and service-oriented citizens. The unit comprises three wings—Air Wing, Army Wing, and Naval Wing—with an equal strength of 50 cadets in each wing, totaling 150 cadets.

The Air Wing, affiliated with 1 (TN) Air Squadron NCC, offers specialized exposure to aviation-related training. Cadets are enrolled annually and are required to attend a mandatory 10-day Annual Training Camp, in addition to prestigious camps such as the National Integration Camp, Vayu Sainik Camp, and Air Force Attachment Camp. Training activities include march past, range firing, skeet shooting, microlite flying, and parasailing, ensuring both physical and technical development.

The Army Wing, affiliated with 20 Battalion NCC, emphasizes discipline, leadership, and fieldcraft through structured military training. Cadets participate in key camps such as the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC), Army Attachment Camps (10–15 days) with regular regiments, and specialized camps like the ThalSainik Camp (TSC). They are also selected for prestigious national-level camps including the National Integration Camp (NIC) and the Republic Day Camp (RDC), which provide exposure to national integration and leadership excellence.

The Naval Wing, affiliated with 4 (TN) Naval Tech NCC, delivers comprehensive maritime training. Cadets take part in specialized camps such as the NauSainik Camp (NSC), All India Sea Training Camps, ship attachment programmes, and sailing regattas, along with the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC). These activities focus on seamanship, navigation, boat pulling, and basic naval warfare, while also strengthening teamwork and endurance.

Across all three wings, NCC training at HITS is designed to instill discipline, camaraderie, secular values, leadership, and a spirit of adventure and selfless service. The programme aims to create a pool of well-trained, motivated, and socially responsible youth equipped with leadership qualities, ready to contribute meaningfully to society and the nation. It also serves as a strong platform to inspire and prepare students for careers in the Armed Forces.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai, encompassing the Army, Naval, and Air Wings, is committed to the holistic development of youth by instilling discipline, leadership, and a strong sense of national service.

Aim of NCC

The NCC aims to develop character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure, and ideals of selfless service among young citizens. It strives to create a pool of organized, trained, and motivated youth with leadership qualities across all walks of life, who will serve the nation irrespective of their chosen careers. Additionally, NCC provides a conducive environment to inspire and motivate youth to pursue careers in the Armed Forces.

Objectives of NCC

1. To create a human resource of organized, trained, and motivated youth. 
2. To develop leadership qualities in all walks of life and ensure readiness for national service. 
3. To provide a conducive environment that motivates youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces. 
4. To instill character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, and selfless service among the youth. 

Motto of NCC

The motto of NCC, “Unity and Discipline”, was formally adopted during the 12th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on 12 October 1980, after deliberations in earlier meetings. This motto reflects the core values and guiding principles of all NCC activities across the Army, Naval, and Air Wings.

Training Activities for Cadets

NCC cadets across all three wings undergo comprehensive and structured training, which includes:

• Drill training (with and without weapons) 
• Range firing using .22 rifle 
• Skeet shooting
• Parasailing and adventure activities
• Microlite flying and basic aviation exposure (Air Wing)
• Seamanship, navigation, and boat pulling (Naval Wing)
• Fieldcraft, weapon training, and tactical exercises (Army Wing)
• Aero modelling training
• Preparation for competitive exams such as the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
• Certification training for NCC ‘B’ and ‘C’ Certificates 

Select cadets also receive advanced flying exposure, including limited flying hours and specialized training opportunities under camps such as Vayu Sainik Camp (VSC).

Major Activities & Achievements

2026

The Air Wing, affiliated with 1 (TN) Air Squadron NCC, offers specialized exposure to aviation-related training. Cadets are enrolled annually and are required to attend a mandatory 10-day Annual Training Camp, in addition to prestigious camps such as the National Integration Camp, Vayu Sainik Camp, and Air Force Attachment Camp. Training activities include march past, range firing, skeet shooting, microlite flying, and parasailing, ensuring both physical and technical development.

The Army Wing, affiliated with 20 Battalion NCC, emphasizes discipline, leadership, and fieldcraft through structured military training. Cadets participate in key camps such as the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC), Army Attachment Camps (10–15 days) with regular regiments, and specialized camps like the ThalSainik Camp (TSC). They are also selected for prestigious national-level camps including the National Integration Camp (NIC) and the Republic Day Camp (RDC), which provide exposure to national integration and leadership excellence.

The Naval Wing, affiliated with 4 (TN) Naval Tech NCC, delivers comprehensive maritime training. Cadets take part in specialized camps such as the NauSainik Camp (NSC), All India Sea Training Camps, ship attachment programmes, and sailing regattas, along with the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC). These activities focus on seamanship, navigation, boat pulling, and basic naval warfare, while also strengthening teamwork and endurance.

Across all three wings, NCC training at HITS is designed to instill discipline, camaraderie, secular values, leadership, and a spirit of adventure and selfless service. The programme aims to create a pool of well-trained, motivated, and socially responsible youth equipped with leadership qualities, ready to contribute meaningfully to society and the nation. It also serves as a strong platform to inspire and prepare students for careers in the Armed Forces.

2017-2018

• A. Jaya Prathap IV year and B.Tech. (Aero) promoted to CUO.
• CUO L. Valliappan Got DG NCC Commendation Award from NCC HQ Delhi.
• CWO Bogyam Saikiran, Final year EEE has got the following credentials in this year: 
  i. Best Cadet Air Wing NCC-Tamil Nadu, Puduchery and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 
  ii. All India Siver Medalist - RDC2018 Delhi in Ballet. 
  iii. All India Bronze Medalist - RDC2018 Delhi in Group Dance. 
  iv. PM Rally RDC2018. 
  v. TN,P & AN NCC Dte the Second Best in the Country. 
  HITS ANO Fg Offr Giri Rangarajan 
  i. was awarded as the Best Associate NCC Officer in Air Wing NCC Madras Group B during Republic Day Celebrations 2018 at HITS. 
  ii. Obtained an award for securing as the First in the order of Merit with Exceptional Grading in All India Senior Division NCC Officers Refresher Course held at Air Force Station Tambaram. 
  iii. is now eligible to get promoted as Flight Lieutenant. 
  iv. Contingent Commander of TN,P & AN NCC Directorate in the All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2018 held at Jodhpur where in the Directorate achieved Vayu Sena Trophy Overall Championship. 
  v. He represented TN,P & AN NCC Directorate as Contingent Commander for the four years consequently
• CWO Raghavendra Kumar Represented TN,P & AN Dte in All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2017 at Rajasthan for Skeet shooting & Camp Senior in All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2017 at Rajasthan.
• C/SGT Y.A.Aditya 3rd year Aero Space Represented TN,P & AN Dte in All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2017 at Rajasthan for Flying and 022 Firing.
• C/Cpl Sunil Bijaniya Represented TN,P & AN Dte in All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2017 at Rajasthan for 022 Firing and Line Area.
• C/Cpl Shaik Mohammad Ghouse Represented TN,P & AN Dte in Marina Republic day Celebrations 2018 and Saluted His Excellency , The Governer of Tamilnadu.
• F/C M. KrishnaDeepika Represented TN,P & AN Dte in Marina Republic day Celebrations 2018 and Saluted His Excellency , The Governer of Tamilnadu.
• International Yoga Day Conducted by NCC
• Swachh Bharat activities is carried out by NCC  
   

2016-2017

• 10 cadets attended IGC CAMP BEST PILOT SILVER in IGC 2016.
• BEST FIRER 0.22 SILVER in IGC 2016. 06 cadets attended VSC TRAINING CAMP2016 at Puducherry .
• TREE PLANTATION.
• BLOOD DONATION CAMP.
• 05 cadets attended AIVSC LAUNCH 16 at Tambaram .
• 05 cadets attended ALL INDIA VAYU SAINIK CAMP2016 held at jodhpur, Rajastan.
• 02 cadets participated in the SKEET AND 0.22 FIRING competition and successfully bagged the OVERALL FIRING ROLLING TROPHY in AIVSC 2016.
• 01 cadet participated in the MICROLITE FLYING competition and successfully bagged the OVERALL FLYING ROLLING TROPHY for TN,P & AN Dte in AIVSC 2016.
• TAMIL NADU, PUDUCHERRY AND ANDAMAN & NICOBAR NCC DIRECTORATE bagged VAYU SENA overall RUNNER UP in AIVSC 2016.
• CUO L. Valliappan Got DG NCC Commendation Award from NCC HQ Delhi.
• ORIENTATION PROGRAM.
• ANTI RAGGING RALLY.

2015-2016

• Manasu Ashram Mentally challenged people counselling.
• Yoga Practise for International Yoga Day.
• International Yoga Day at Veltech.
• Donated Dresses to school children at Kelambakkam.
• Inter Group Competitions(IGC)2015 at Coimbatore. 
  i. Microlite Flying - Silver Medal - R.Anil 3rd year Aero. 
  ii. Skeet Shooting - Silver Medal - A. Jayaprathap 3rd year Aero. 
  iii. Skeet Shooting - Bronze Medal - K.Keerthana 2nd Year Aero. 
  iv .0.22 Rifile Firing - Silver Medal - K.Keerthana 2nd Year Aero. 
  v. 0.22 Rifile Firing - Bronze Medal - M.Priyadarshini 2nd Year Aero Space.
• Tent Pitching &Camp Senior 
  i. Line Area - Gold Medal - M.Paridhiraj 3rd Year IT. 
  ii. Line Area - Gold Medal - Aditya Sahu 2nd Year Aero. 
  iii. Drill - Bronze Medal - Aditya Sahu 2nd Year Aero.
• VAYU SAINIK CAMP TRAINING CAMP AT PUDHUCHERRY 
  R.Anil - 3rd year Aero. 
  A. Jayaprathap - 3rd year Aero. 
  K.Keerthana - 2nd Year Aero. 
  M.Priyadarshini - 2nd Year Aerospace. 
  M.Paridhiraj - 3rd Year IT.
• VAYU SAINIK CAMP (LAUNCH) AT AIR FORCE STATION, TAMBARAM 
  i. R.Anil 3rd year Aero 
  ii. A. Jayaprathap 3rd year Aero 
  iii. K.Keerthana 2nd Year Aero 
  iv. M.Priyadarshini 2nd Year Aerospace 
  v. M.Paridhiraj 3rd Year IT
• ALL INDIA VAYU SAINIK CAMP (AIVSC) 2015 AT JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN 
  i. R.Anil 3rd year Aero GOLD MEDALIST- BEST PILOT AIVSC2015. ii. K.Keerthana 2nd Year Aero SKEET SHOOTING - BRONZE MEDAL AIVSC2015
• REPRESENTED TN, P&AN in AIVSC2015 AT Rajasthan 
  i. A. Jayaprathap 3rd year Aero. 
  ii. M.Priyadarshini 2nd Year Aerospace. 
  iii. M.Paridhiraj 3rd Year IT.

Flt Lt Giri Rangarajan

Associate NCC Officer, 1 (T.N.) AIR SQN NCC,

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Padur,

Mobile: +91-98844 66956 

Email: ncc@hindustanuniv.ac.in