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The training and development are the important activities of National Cadet Corps (NCC). The NCC carries out the training and development in four distinct spheres namely Institutional Training, Community Development, Adventure Training and Youth Exchange Programme (YEP).

Institutional Traning
The training covers essential aspects of basic military training in the Army, the Navy, and the Air force. Unit Level TrainingSince the NCC is partly a filter for entry of cadets into the Defense Forces. The training syllabus at unit level endeavors to expose young cadets to a ‘regimental way of life’, essential in inculcating the values of discipline, dutifulness, punctuality, orderliness, respect for rightful authority and correct work ethos

It also aims to develop –self –confidence, personality, bearing, interest courage, endurance, loyalty and skill of public speaking among the young cadets. The unit level training is divided into Regular Parades nd Camp Training as under:

(a)Regular parades
The NCC training activities are carriedout through the regular parades in every academic year conducted  at colleges or schools. Once a week or based on the need.

 During the parades the cadets are given training in drill (both free hand and rifle), map reading as practical part and theory classes are conducted on topics like Indian history & geography, Indian military history, general knowledge, leadership qualities and management, it is given under the supervision of respective institution’s ANO and PI staff from Battalion office.

(b)Camp Training
Camp training plays an important role in giving the young boys and girls the thrill and joy of outdoor life. More importantly it helps to develop qualities of character and leadership, through activities involving teamwork and group dynamics. At the culmination of each camp, the increase in the level of self – confidence in the cadets is quite visible. The various camps conducted in NCC fall into two categories,viz. State level and centrally organized camps. The state level camps are called Annual training camps (ATC), are held annually within the states, under the aegis of the respective NCC Directorate, for duration of 12 days. Centrally organized camps are conducted as All India Camps and are of various types, such as the Basic leadership Camps renamed as Thal Sanik Camp (TSC) for Army cadets, Vayu Sainik Camp for Air Force cadets and Nau Sainik Camp for Naval.

(c) Annual Training Camps (ATC)
They are the most frequently held camps. It is mandatory for every cadet to at least attend two annual training camps to qualify for the certificate examinations. In these camps, every aspect of NCC training is covered. Cadets are trained in the usage of .22 rifles, 7.62 mm (SLR) elf loading rifles, LMG (Light machine gun) and also g through practical training in map reading and military subjects.

(d) National Integration Camp (N IC)
National integration camps are conducted on national basis. Unlike Annual training Camps, these camps give importance to letting the cadets know more about the place where the camp is organized. The cadets are taken for sightseeing trips; cultural programmes are conducted during the camps. These camps areconducted for the cadets to know more about their country, other states and life styles of various people. The Republic Day camp and TSC are conducted in New Delhi. The selections for these camps are donefrom various Annual Training Camps conducted in the different states.

(e) Army Attachment Camp (AAC)
The army attachment camps are conducted at national level. To give a feel of the disciplined life in the Armed forces, cadets undergo attachment training with the Army, Navy, Air Force formations and units, for a period of 10 days. Some elected cadets also get an opportunity to undergo attachment training in the Indian Military Academy , Dehradun and officers 73 74 GCC World, June 2008 training Academy, Chennai, which no doubt is a highly inspirational experience . In this camp cadets will get excellent training in the use of automatic weapons, and in advanced map reading like night marching and navigation by stars.