National Cadet Corps (NCC)

National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organisation , comprising Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
During the Independence movement, leaders of our nation had realised need to create a national level youth organisation, to train and groom young boys and girls as responsible citizens and future leaders of our great country in all walks of life, including the defence forces.  The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru presided over the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi on the last Sunday of Nov 1948 . This day is traditionally celebrated as the ‘NCC Day’ . 

Two separate wings of NCC exist in Degree College Pithoragarh for boys and girls. The boys wing has  seats and the girls wing has  seats. Admissions are granted on the basis of physical fitness and extra-curricular achievements. 75 per cent presence in the NCC parades is mandatory.

Benifits :

• Direct SSB(Service Selection Board) Interview for NCC C Certificate holder with ‘B’ Grade
• Additional Bonous marks in B.Ed and other entrance.