NCC 'A' certificate exam conducted across 21 centres of the State
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 10 2019: All the units of NCC Group Imphal, conducted the 'A' certifica exam across 21 centres in Manipur simultaneously today.

A statement issued by PIB (DW) mentioned that total number of 1403 cadets from 78 schools appeared in the exam.

NCC starts with "A" certificate and then "B" and then "C", which is the last and top certificate of NCC.

Today, an NCC 'C certificate holder has many benefits.

Many competitive exams have reservation for 'C certificate holders in terms of awarding ranks.

All the A and B certificate holders get benefit and preference for admission in many universities.

There are many security agencies - both private and government, who prefer recruiting NCC 'C certificate holders thereby giving them an edge over other candidates with a handsome pay.

For the candidates who aspire to join the defence forces, NCC 'C' certificate is a golden opportunity for them to go to SSB directly.

These candidates are exempted from giving the common entrance exam and are called directly for SSB.

NCC 'C certificate holders will have following benefits over non-holders in defence.

If a candidate clears his /her CDSE and subsequent SSB, he will have the following reservation in various academies.

A separate merit list is prepared for NCC cadets with 'C certificate.

IMA-13-15 vacancies reserved for 'C Certificate (Army Wing) holders.

INA-05-08 vacancies reserved for 'C Certificate (Naval Wing) holders.

Special Entry (Men and Women): OTA Chennai - 50 vacancies for 'C certificate holders for NCC Spl Entry (non tech) AFA Hyderabad - 10% vacancies reserved for 'C certificate Air Wing holders in all courses.

If a candidate wants to join the defence as Soldier GD/clk/ skt/tech/tdn cat, he will be eligible for many benefits.

Holders of 'C certificate and who have participated in Republic Day parade, will be exempted from CEE for rect sol clk/skt, sol tech and sol NA cat and will be awarded 100 percent marks in lieu of CEE.

Other Benefits of 'C certificate for ORs, Sailors, Airmen include 5 to 10 percent bonus marks awarded for recruitment, 2 to 10 bonus marks are awarded for recruitment in PMF.

In Department of telecommunication, Bonus marks are awarded for recruitment.

In CRPF, NCC cadets holding degree are eligible for recruitment to gazetted posts.

In NCC, opportunities lie as Civilian Gliding instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors/ Whole Time Lady Officers.

In State Govts, preference is given for State Services in certain States.

In Private sector, industries give preference to NCC certificate holders for various jobs related with the field of security.

The Non-Tangible Benefits while serving in NCC are that in the Annual Training Camps the cadets make a lot of friends from various schools and colleges of the city.

Republic Day Camp at Delhi (RDC): How can anyone else get a chance to march at Rajpath while still studying! Selected cadets get to undergo Parajumping at PTS, Agra along with Indian commandos and get to wear the coveted "Para Wings".

All India Trekking Expeditions helps in trekking in various hill stations �and other places of interest.

All India Mountaineering Expedition helps in Basic and Advanced Mountaineering course for selected cadets.

In addition, there are attachments with Army Units, Air Force Stations, Naval Bases/Establishment/Ships/Sea Training, Service Hospitals.

Opportunities abound in adventure activities like Water Skiing/Snow Skiing Courses, Snow & Ice (Condensed) Course, Sailing expedition, NRAI Matches, Scuba Diving Course International Youth Exchange Programme, Foreign cruise (Navy or Coast Guard).

Air Wing Cadets get to fly Micro light aircraft as part of their training.

NCC is not just any other organization that trains youth for the defence of the country, although it was started with that aim.

But today, it has come a long way from then and the aim of NCC is developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens.

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