7 – 16 July 2026
Drone Camp
Mahendra Engineering College · 1 cadet
Cadet Chai Charan attended the Drone Camp, taking both hands-on flying and simulator classes.
National Cadet Corps · NCC@KRCT
Unity. Discipline.
The spirit of selfless service.
KRCT's NCC sub-unit (Army Wing) was raised in 2025 with a strength of 108 cadets — affiliated to 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn NCC, Trichy.
108
Cadets · Senior Div.
2025
Year of Raising
2(TN)
Armd. Sqn · Trichy
M+F
Boys & Girls Eligible
Aims of NCC
Four aims. One Corps.
- 01
Create a human resource of organised, trained and motivated youth.
- 02
Provide leadership in all walks of life and be always available for the service of the nation.
- 03
Provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.
- 04
Develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service.
Core Values
What every cadet is asked to live by.
Patriotism
A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development.
Diversity
Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, lifestyle and habitat.
Constitution
Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
Authority
Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority.
Community
Ability to participate in community development and other social programmes.
Wellbeing
A healthy lifestyle free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices.
Empathy
Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens.
Restraint
Inculcating habits of restraint and self-awareness.
Honesty
Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.
Eligibility · Senior Division
- 1. Maximum 23 years of age as on date of enrolment
- 2. Height — Boys 5'10" / Girls 5'4"
- 3. Should be a 1st or 2nd year UG student
- 4. Citizen of India or subject of Nepal
- 5. On the rolls of the College
- 6. Not convicted of offence involving moral turpitude
- 7. Not previously dismissed from NCC, TA or Indian Army
- 8. Not member of any anti-national organisation
- 9. Of good moral character
- 10. Meets MoD physical-fitness standards (Mar 1949 GoI norms)
Enrolment Process
Eight steps. From civilian to cadet.
01
Online Registration
Registration link is shared through respective departments.
02
Physical Examination
Medical fitness check by the unit medical officer.
03
Physical Efficiency Test
Run, push-ups, sit-ups & long jump per NCC standards.
04
Written Examination
General awareness, current affairs & aptitude.
05
GD & Personal Interview
Group discussion + interview with the ANO & CO.
06
Merit List
Composite score across previous stages.
07
Final Selection
Selection list released by the affiliated unit.
08
Enrolment Form
Submit enrolment form with required documents to the ANO.
Activities
The first year of 2 (TN) Armd Sqn at KRCT.
Academic Year
2025 – 26
Inaugural year. Drill, weapon-training and camp programmes underway.
Activities Conducted
27 events
Camps, competitions, rallies and social-outreach drives.
Cadet Strength
108 cadets
Mixed boys & girls, Senior Division.
Affiliation
2 (TN) Armd Sqn NCC, Trichy
Army Wing sub-unit.
Academic Year 2026 – 27
The year so far.
Five activities between July and August 2026, including a national-level shooting championship hosted on the KRCT campus.
21 July – 3 August 2026
Inter Directorate Sports Shooting Camp
K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology · 550 cadets
The national-level camp was held on the KRCT campus, with 550 cadets from 17 directorates taking part. The Uttar Pradesh directorate won the overall championship.
Commodore Nambiath Sudeep, Deputy Director General of the NCC Directorate for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar, was chief guest and distributed the prizes.
26 July 2026
Kargil Vijay Diwas
K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology · 36 cadets
A commemorative poster was designed by the sub-unit and circulated on social media to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas.
28 July – 6 August 2026
TSC DTE TRG – I
Sri Eshwar College of Engineering · 1 cadet
Cadet Agalyadevi took part in the Thal Sainik Camp directorate training. The cadets received the overall trophy from Commodore Nambiath Sudeep, Deputy Director General.
12 August 2026
Har Ghar Tiranga
Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Samayapuram · 30 cadets
Thirty cadets of 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn. NCC, Trichy unfurled the National Flag at the South Shirdi Saibaba Temple in the run-up to Independence Day.
Highlight Events
From raising day to the open road.
A selection of the milestones from the sub-unit's inaugural year — drawn from the NCC Magazine 2025–26.
22 April 2025 · NCC Unit Raising Ceremony
A new NCC Army Wing was inaugurated at K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Samayapuram, by Col. Neeraj Uniyal, Officer Commanding, 2 (TN) Armd Sqn NCC, Trichy. 200 attended.
22 May 2025 · Cadet Selection
65 candidates appeared and 18 were selected for enrolment. The selection process comprised running, medical fitness and an interview.
17 June 2025 · ANO’s Conference
Col. Y. Vijayakumar, Group Commander, Trichy and Col. Neeraj Uniyal, Officer Commanding, addressed the activities planned for the year 2025–26.
2 – 11 July 2025 · TSC cum CATC Camp
The Combined Annual Training Camp was conducted by 2 Armd Sqn NCC at KRCT. 500 cadets, boys and girls, from 15 schools and 6 colleges across Trichy took part.
7 July 2025 · Obstacle Training Area
A newly established obstacle training area for NCC cadets was inaugurated by Col. Y. Vijayakumar, Group Commander, Trichy.
29 September 2025 · Clean India Activity
36 cadets cleaned Echampatti Village and took part in an accompanying awareness rally.
7 November 2025 · 150th Vande Mataram
146 cadets from KRCT, K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering and Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University celebrated the 150th Vande Mataram event at KRCT.
26 November 2025 · Constitution Day
Constitution Day was observed at KRCT with 36 NCC cadets and 58 students of the college participating.
2 December 2025 · National Pollution Control Day
36 cadets joined an awareness rally and cleaning drive at the Pullampadi canal, Mannachanallur.
6 February 2026 · Piping Ceremony
The piping ceremony for Lt. Dr. R. Madavan, Associate NCC Officer, was held at 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn. NCC, Trichy.
6 March 2026 · Drug Awareness Cycle Rally
The Army Wing organised a cycle rally on the theme “Drug Awareness – Say No to Drugs”, running from KRCT via No.1 Toll Gate, Thalakudi, Valadi, Lalgudi, Puvalur and Marudhur, finishing at Samayapuram. Flagged off by Samayapuram Police Inspector Mr. R. Dhandayuthabani.
Gallery
The year in pictures.
Photographs from the sub-unit's inaugural year, as recorded in the NCC Magazine 2025–26.
NCC Unit Raising Ceremony
22 April 2025 · KRCT
International Yoga Day
21 June 2025 · KRCT
Obstacle Training Area Inaugural
7 July 2025 · KRCT
Independence Day Celebration
15 August 2025 · KRCT
Clean India Activity
29 September 2025 · Echampatti Village
150th Vande Mataram Celebration
7 November 2025 · KRCT
Blood Donation Camp
20 November 2025 · Government Hospital, Trichy
National Pollution Control Day
2 December 2025 · Pullampadi Canal, Mannachanallur
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
7–12 January 2026 · Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Piping Ceremony — Lt. Dr. R. Madavan
6 February 2026 · 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn. NCC, Trichy
Drug Awareness Cycle Rally
6 March 2026 · KRCT to Samayapuram
Best Cadet Award
7 March 2026 · National College, Trichy
Cadet Achievements
Cadets who went further.
Ms. A. Hina Parveen
First Year Cadet
Selected for the national-level Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (7–12 January 2026), and received the Best NCC Cadet Award for the Trichy group on 7 March 2026 at National College, Trichy.
Cadet D. Ahil Nirranjan
First Year Cadet
Participated in the My Bharat Budget Quest 2026 youth dialogue held at Hyderabad on 12 & 13 April 2026.
Ms. Agalya Devi
First Year Cadet
Attended the ten-day Firing Camp at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, from 12 to 21 April 2026.
Cadets Surya Eswar and Agalya Devi also received certificates of participation in the VBYLD 2026 online quiz conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on MYBharat.
Activity Log
Every activity, on record.
The complete list of NCC activities, by academic year.
Twenty-seven activities, as published in the NCC Magazine 2025–26.
| # | Date | Event | Place | Cadets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 22.04.2025 | NCC Unit Raising Ceremony | KRCT | 200 |
| 02 | 22.05.2025 | NCC Cadet Selection | KRCT | 65 |
| 03 | 17.06.2025 | ANO’s Conference | 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn. NCC | — |
| 04 | 21.06.2025 | International Yoga Day | KRCT | 55 |
| 05 | 02.07.2025 – 11.07.2025 | TSC cum CATC cum Camp | KRCT | 500 |
| 06 | 07.07.2025 | Obstacle Training Area Inaugural Function | KRCT | 500 |
| 07 | 26.07.2025 | Kargil Vijay Diwas | Online | 18 |
| 08 | 27.07.2025 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Death Anniversary | Online | 18 |
| 09 | 15.08.2025 | Independence Day Celebration | KRCT | 18 |
| 10 | 29.09.2025 | Clean India Activity | Echampatti Village | 36 |
| 11 | 02.10.2025 | Gandhi Jeyanthi | Online | 36 |
| 12 | 15.10.2025 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary | Online | 36 |
| 13 | 29.10.2025 | Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue – Online Quiz | Online | 36 |
| 14 | 07.11.2025 | 150th Vande Mataram Celebration | KRCT | 146 |
| 15 | 15.11.2025 | Firing Competition | Cadet Academy, Trichy | 30 |
| 16 | 20.11.2025 | Blood Donation Camp | Government Hospital, Trichy | 14 |
| 17 | 26.11.2025 | Constitution Day | KRCT | 94 |
| 18 | 01.12.2025 – 06.12.2025 | Firing Practice cum Competition | Cadet Academy | 15 |
| 19 | 02.12.2025 | National Pollution Control Day – Water Bodies Cleaning | Mannachanallur | 36 |
| 20 | 07.01.2026 – 12.01.2026 | Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue | New Delhi | 01 |
| 21 | 26.01.2026 | Republic Day Celebration | KRCT | 36 |
| 22 | 03.02.2026 – 12.02.2026 | Firing Camp | SRM TRP Engineering College, Trichy | 05 |
| 23 | 06.02.2026 | Piping Ceremony | 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn. NCC, Trichy | 01 |
| 24 | 06.03.2026 | Drug Awareness Cycle Rally | KRCT → No.1 Toll Gate → Thalakudi → Valadi → Lalgudi → Puvalur → Samayapuram → KRCT | 15 |
| 25 | 07.03.2026 | Best Cadet Award | National College, Trichy | 01 |
| 26 | 12.04.2026 & 13.04.2026 | My Bharat Budget Quest | Hyderabad | 01 |
| 27 | 12.04.2026 – 21.04.2026 | Firing Camp | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University | 01 |
Source: NCC Magazine 2025–26, 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn., K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology.
Five activities recorded so far; the log is updated as the year progresses.
| # | Date | Event | Place | Cadets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 07.07.2026 – 16.07.2026 | Drone Camp | Mahendra Engineering College | 01 |
| 02 | 21.07.2026 – 03.08.2026 | Inter Directorate Sports Shooting Camp | K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology | 550 |
| 03 | 26.07.2026 | Kargil Vijay Diwas | K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology | 36 |
| 04 | 28.07.2026 – 06.08.2026 | TSC DTE TRG – I | Sri Eshwar College of Engineering | 01 |
| 05 | 12.08.2026 | Har Ghar Tiranga | Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Samayapuram | 30 |
Source: NCC Activities up to August 2026, 2 (TN) Armd. Sqn., K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology.
Publication
The NCC Magazine, 2025 – 26.
The sub-unit's inaugural-year magazine — the full record of camps, competitions, rallies and cadet achievements that this page draws on.
In the Press
Covered in the national and local dailies.
The Inter Directorate Sports Shooting Camp hosted at KRCT was reported by The Times of India, The Hindu, Dinakaran and Daily Thanthi; the annual training camp and the drug-awareness cycle rally were covered in the Trichy press.
Associate NCC Officer
Lt. Dr. R. Madavan.
Professor, Department of EEE
K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Trichy – 621 112