NCC Training Program – JD-JW Coy, SD-SW 

Sainik School Kalikiri

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is an essential and compulsory part of cadet training at Sainik School Kalikiri, aimed at instilling discipline, leadership, patriotism, and a spirit of national service. The school offers comprehensive NCC training across all divisions:

• Junior Division (JD Coy – Boys) - Junior Wing (JW Coy – Girls)

• Senior Division (SD – Boys) - Senior Wing (SW – Girls)

NCC Units & Strength Allocation

• JD & JW Coy:

  • Under 29 Andhra Battalion NCC, Tirupati

  • Controlled by NCC Group Headquarters, Tirupati

  • Total Strength: 200 cadets

    • 100 First-Year Cadets (Class VIII)

    • 100 Second-Year Cadets (Class IX)

• SD & SW:

  • Under 35 Andhra Battalion NCC, Chittoor

  • Also under NCC Group Headquarters, Tirupati

  • Total Strength: 160 cadets

    • 80 First-Year Cadets (Class XI)

    • 80 Second-Year Cadets (Class XII)

Structured Training Programs

• JD/JW Cadets (Class VIII):

  • Follows the Junior Division/Junior Wing syllabus prescribed by DGNCC.

  • After 2 years of training and participation in at least one Annual Training Camp (ATC)/Combined Annual Training Camp (ATC), cadets are eligible to appear for the NCC ‘A’ Certificate Examination in Class IX.

• SD/SW Cadets (Class XI):

  • Trained under the Senior Division/Senior Wing syllabus.

  • Eligible to appear for the ‘B’ Certificate Examination in Class XII, after two years of training and successful camp participation.

  • The ‘B’ Certificate enables cadets to pursue the ‘C’ Certificate at the college level, which provides significant weightage in Armed Forces and other government selections.

1. Training Activities

The NCC program is designed to cover both the Common Syllabus and Specialized Syllabus (Army Wing) prescribed by DGNCC.

2. NCC ‘A’ and ‘B’ Certificate Examinations

The NCC ‘A’ Certificate (Class IX) and NCC ‘B’ Certificate (Class XII) are key milestones in the NCC progression pathway:

Eligibility:

• Minimum 75% attendance in all NCC parades and training activities.

• Mandatory participation in at least one ATC/CATC.

Subjects Covered:

• Common Syllabus and

• Specialized Syllabus(Army Wing)

These certificates significantly enhance cadet profiles for entry into the Armed Forces and other national-level services, and are prerequisites for progression to the ‘C’ Certificate at the collegiate level.

3. Camps & National-Level Exposure

Cadets actively participate in various NCC camps that foster leadership, camaraderie, and national integration, including:

• Annual Training Camps (ATC)

• Combined Annual Training Camps (CATC)

• National Integration Camps (NIC)

• Thal Sainik Camps (TSC)

• Republic Day Camp (RDC), New Delhi – Prestigious representation at the national level

• Adventure Camps – Trekking, rock climbing, obstacle training

• Army Attachment Camps

4. Impact of NCC Training

The NCC training at Sainik School Kalikiri goes beyond military drills—it is a holistic development platform. Cadets imbibe qualities of discipline, responsibility, teamwork, national pride, and moral integrity.

This structured training prepares cadets to become physically fit, academically focused, and emotionally resilient, while also grooming them to be future leaders and potential officers in the Armed Forces.