NCC (ARMY WING)

1. NCC ARMY WING today has around 13 lakh cadets in the country. It had started with just 20,000 in 1948. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once an NCC ARMY WING cadet. Unlike NDA and IMA, girls are allowed to join NCC Army wing and are treated at par with boys.
2. NCC 'C' Certificate holders in age group 19-25 years are required to compete in UPSC examination for commission though IMA (Indian Military Academy) or OTA (Officers Training Academy).
3. 32 Vacancies are reserved in regular course of IMA for 'C' Certificate holders] irrespective of position in merit, subject of passing UPSC examination and clearing SSB interview.
4. NCC Special Entry Scheme for SD Wings graduates in OTA in group 19-25 years with 50% marks, through DDG of states for direct interview (SSB) every year. The Cadets are exempted from CDS examination conducted by UPSC. The Cadets should have 'A' or 'B' grade in 'C' certificate examination.