CORE VALUES OF NCC (Code of Conduct)

The NCC is a responsive, learning and continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by

certain Core Values that we endeavour to instill among all ranks of the NCC. These include the following:

1. A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development.

2. Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, life style and habitat to instill a sense of National unity and social cohesion.

3. Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

4. Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority.

5. Ability to participate in community development and other social programme.

6. A healthy life style free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices.

7. Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens.

8. Inculcating habits of restraint and self-awareness.

9. Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.

10. Respect for knowledge, wisdom and the power of ideas.