The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was established under the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. Its origins trace back to the University Corps, formed under the Indian Defence Act of 1917 to address personnel shortages in the Indian Army during World War I.

     The NCC serves as the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces, with its headquarters in New Delhi. It is a voluntary organization open to school and college students nationwide. As a Tri-Services organization, the NCC encompasses the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings, with the primary mission of grooming young individuals into disciplined, responsible, and patriotic citizens.

     Recognized as the largest uniformed youth organization in India, the NCC is guided by its motto: "Unity and Discipline." It fosters national integration and unity among the youth, nurturing them into secular, service-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds.

     At St. Joseph University, the NCC unit is affiliated with the 25 Naga (I) Company NCC, Mokokchung, under the Kohima Group Headquarters, which operates as part of the North Eastern Region Directorate, Shillong. This association provides students with opportunities to develop leadership, discipline, and civic responsibility while contributing to community service and national development.

VISION : Empower volunteer youth to become potential leaders and responsible citizens of the country.

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

Co-ordinator:

Dr.Marsosang Pongen, Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Zoology