National Cadet CorpsThe National Cadet Corps (NCC) was formed in Kalasalingam Academy of Research and
Education in September 2003 under the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. It was raised as a
subunit under the unit 4(TN) Engineering Company NCC, Madurai, with a sanctioned
strength of 100 cadets.
The company was inaugurated by our beloved Chairman, Kalvivallal Thiru. T. Kalasalingam,
and the former Principal, Dr. C. Thangaraj. The company commander at the time of raising
was C/T Mr. Manivannan. This subunit has achieved several milestones and has added
several feathers to the crown of our university.
Our students participate in various training camps every year, which consolidate their
training. They also participate in special camps and centrally organized camps, such as the
Republic Day camp, Thal Sainik Camp, National Integrated camp, Army Attachment Camps,
and all India trekking camps. The B and C certificates are offered by the NCC after one year
and two years of training, respectively.Associate NCC Officers of our University
| S.No | Rank | Commissioned number | Name of the ANO/Care taker | Appointed date | Relinquishment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CT | G.Manivannan | Sep 2003 | 23.04.2006 | |
| 2 | LT | 14110107 | M.Muthuvinayagam | 24.04.2006 | 30.03.2014 |
| 3 | LT | 14210279 | C.Karthick | 01.04.2014 | 30.09.2016 |
| 4 | LT | 14110382 | S.K.M.Pothinathan | 01.10.2016 | Till date |
The National Cadet Corps (NCC), in association with the School of Bio, Chemical, and Processing Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), organized a career guidance lecture titled, ‘From College to Career: Transitioning Smoothly into the Workforce’. Dr. A. Samson Nesaraj, Director (Student Affairs), delivered the welcome address.
The lecture was presented by Wing Commander S.D. Raja of the Indian Air Force. In his speech, he emphasized that students must step out of their comfort zones to lead successful lives. He also stressed the importance of having a passion for the defense profession to protect our nation. He highlighted five essential principles for success in the defense
profession:
He also encouraged the students to appear for the defense entrance examination, which will test their knowledge in Basic English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics.
The session was highly engaging and informative. Many NCC cadets and students attended the event. Special thanks to Ms. M. Elakkiya, Assistant Professor in the Department of
Chemical Engineering, and Dr. S.K.M. Pothinathan, NCC Officer, for coordinating all the arrangements.
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