The National Cadet Corps (NCC) established on 15 July 1948 has emerged as the single largest structured youth movement in India. It has a sanctioned strength of 13 lakh boys and girls in the Senior and Junior Divisions in the Army, Navy and Air Force Wings.

The Directorate General, National Cadet Corps (NCC) located at New Delhi controls and oversees various activities of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) through 16 National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorates spread across the country. There is a Central Advisory Committee for the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to provide overall policy guidelines. National Cadet Corps (NCC) is manned by the service personnel, Whole Time Lady Officers, teachers/professors and civilians. One lecturer/teacher in each educational institution is appointed as Associate NCC officer.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) strives to provide opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of commitment, dedication, self-discipline and moral values so that they become goods leaders and useful citizens.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) aims to develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country. It works to create a human resource of organised, trained and motivated youth to provide leadership in all walks of life and to provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.