Last Updated on 8 months by Sophia
If you’re looking to join the National Cadet Corps, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to join without going to college first. In fact, many people join the NCC before they go to college and think it gives them an edge because they’ve had military training at a young age. If you’re not in college yet, don’t worry!
Can I start NCC after 12th?
No, you can’t. To enroll in NCC, a candidate has to be between 14.5 and 17 years of age. This means you should have completed your class 12 before joining NCC. And if you are already 19 years old, then I am afraid you cannot join NCC even if you still have not completed your education after 12th grade because it’s age cap for enrolling is 17 years only.
Is there age limit and eligibility to join NCC?
To join NCC, you need to be between 15 and 18 years of age, at least 5 feet 4 inches tall (women) or 5 feet 6 inches tall (men), a national of India and not in employment. You must have basic knowledge of English (through 10th standard).
Is NCC free of cost?
No, NCC isn’t free of cost. You need to pay an enrollment fee and a participation fee every year. For students studying in government-run schools, fees may be waived at higher ranks. If you want to study in private institutes, you’ll have to pay applicable fees that are higher than government institutes.
How can I join NCC after passing class 12th?
If you want to be a part of NCC after class 12th, you will have to write an entrance exam. The exam will decide whether you can be a part of NCC or not. So, in order to get admission into NCC after class 12th, you must attempt and clear NCC entrance exam.
Where can I get NCC training outside of school?
While we’re focusing on cadets who are 18 years and below, there are actually many opportunities for young adults who missed out on their NCC training in school. If you’re a youth, you can still join up via adult courses with your parents’ permission. There are also possibilities outside of uniformed service: if you have leadership experience or interest, volunteering at your local community centre is another way of giving back to society and building up your resume without giving away too much valuable time.
Can a college student join National Cadet Corps?
Yes, it is possible for a college student to join NCC. However, students who wish to do so must not be in their final year of graduation (4th year). They should have passed 12th standard with 50% marks. Besides that, they must also have cleared their physical test (PT) and medical test conducted by NCC at their respective state’s headquarters.
Might a NCC holder at any point join the Senior Division?
Further, it loans an open door to those declaration holders, who wish to acquire ‘B’ and ‘C’ authentications and don’t have NCC in their schools. An understudy covetous of being signed up for the Senior Division will apply to the Officer instructing the unit.