Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC)
27th Km Stone, Delhi-Meerut Expressway,
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201015

Establishment Year: 2023
NCC Directorate: NCC UP Dte. 
Group HQ: RajNagar, Ghaziabad
Unit: 37 UP Bn., Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) at AKGEC Ghaziabad offers students the opportunity to join the world’s largest uniformed youth organization, helping them build character and develop leadership and teamwork skills that contribute to success both academically and in life. The NCC at AKGEC, established in 2023, trains cadets to be responsible citizens of the country. The NCC of Army Wing is available to both male (SD) and female (SW) BTECH students under the 37 Uttar Pradesh Battalion, Kavi Nagar Ghaziabad under FSFS category.
The program offers a variety of activities designed to instill values such as discipline, leadership, and camaraderie, while helping cadets develop new skills and gain valuable experience. Cadets will also have the chance to interact with military personnel, participate in drills, and enhance their leadership and organizational abilities.
The NCC at AKGEC follows core values that guide cadet development, producing motivated individuals who get an opportunity to participate in national-level camps like the Republic Day Camp and Thal Sainik Camp, entrepreneurship development and drone training etc .The program creates a motivating environment that encourages cadets to pursue careers in the armed forces. Participation in NCC is voluntary, but highly valued for its contribution to personal growth, providing students with the tools to excel in their careers and personal lives.
Training Program: AKGEC offers training under the Army Wing of the National Cadet Corps, with parades and theory sessions held on Wednesday and Friday during the 4-6 pm (two hours weekly). Regular parades involve training in drills, map reading, weapon handling, obstacle training, and military subjects (theory classes) by Rtd. Sub Ashok Kumar, Dr. Sandeep Gupta (CTO) and Dr. Sanjay Sharma (BCA). In addition to these, cadets receive training in weaponry, community service, and adventure activities such as shooting, mountaineering, cycling expeditions, trekking, and other adventure sports. This training maximizes cadet potential and provides them with brighter future opportunities.
The NCC training program at AKGEC is carefully structured to offer a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, alongside adventurous activities, fostering the education and motivation of the nation’s youth to serve the country with honor.
Certificates:
• ‘B’ Certificate: Awarded after two years of training.
• ‘C’ Certificate: Awarded after three years of training.
Benefits of the certificates:
• NCC ‘B’ Certificate: This certification is for students who will study in AKGEC for next two years and are good in academics as well as meeting prescribed physical standards. This certificate offers more advanced knowledge about the NCC’s values and military officer responsibilities.
• NCC ‘C’ Certificate: This certification is for cadets who have earned B Certificates, providing an in-depth understanding of the NCC and military officer duties, as well as leadership skills and the ability to command a unit.

1. National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
2. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building.
3. The NCC Provides opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens.
4. The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities, with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training.
5. The NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis all over India.
6. The cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course but are given preference over normal candidates during selections based on the achievements in the corps.

• Inspire and equip young volunteers to become future leaders and responsible citizens of the nation.
• To instill a sense of patriotic commitment
• To promote the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance, and hard work.

To develop leadership and character qualities, mould discipline and nurture social integration and cohesion through multi-faceted programs conducted in a military environment.

In view of the changing socio-economic environment, an exercise was undertaken by the Ministry of Defence to make aims of National Cadet Corps in tune with the aspirations of the youth. As part of recommendations of an Evaluation Committee, the following aims have since been adopted by the National Cadet Corps:-
• To develop qualities of Character, Courage, Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership, Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure and Sportsmanship, besides the ideals of Selfless Service among the youth to make them useful citizens.
• To create human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and always be available for the service of the Nation.
• The movement was open to both school and university students. The corps started in a small way with a target of only 32,500 Senior Division and 1,35,000 Junior Division Cadets. Today, its sanctioned strength stand more than 12 lakh cadets.

The National Cadet Corps was given an inter-service image in 1950 when the Air Wing was added followed by the Naval Wing in 1952. While elementary military training was given to school students (cadets of Junior Division), college students (cadets of the Senior Division) were trained as potential officers of the Army. Following the Chinese Aggression, to meet the requirement of the nation, the National Cadet Corps training was made compulsory in 1963. However, on the resistance of students against compulsory National Cadet Corps training and also on the suggestions of some Vice Chancellors, the entry into the NCC was again made voluntary in 1968.

• The motto of NCC is “Unity and Discipline” which was adopted on 23 Des.1957. In living up to its motto, the NCC strive to be and is one of the greatest cohesive forces of the nation, bringing together the youth hailing from different parts of the country and moulding them into united, secular and disciplined citizens of the nation.

• We the cadet of the national cadet corps, do solemnly pledge that we shall always uphold the unity of India. We resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizen of our nation. We shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings.

• The NCC flag for various units of the NCC was first introduced in 1951. The flag was of same pattern, colour & size as was used by various regiments of the Army. The only difference was that it had the NCC badge & unit designation placed in the centre. In 1954 the existing tricolour flag was introduced. The three colours in the flag depict the three services of the Corps, red for the Army, deep blue for the Navy & light blue for the Air Force. The letters NCC & the NCC crest in gold in the middle of the flag encircled by a wreath of lotus (17Directorates), give the flag a colourful look & a distinct identity.

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24 January 2025, NCC unit of our college under the supervision of 37th UP Battalion Ghaziabad organized a Weapon Show aiming to provide cadets with exposure to modern weaponry and defence systems. The event showcased a range of weapons, including INSAS rifles and SLR.

The cadets participated in interactive sessions, including weapon handling demonstrations. They were also briefed on advanced technologies like night-vision equipment and GPS systems.

This visit successfully enhanced the cadets’ knowledge, skills, and patriotism. Events like this bridge the gap between youth and the armed forces, fostering a sense of responsibility and national pride.

Dr. Sandeep Gupta
Assistant Professor, AS&Hum
Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC)
27th Km Stone, Delhi-Meerut Expressway,
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201015
Email: guptasandeep@akgec.ac.in