NCC Unit Raised at CGC Jhanjeri 28 Boys & 07 Girls from various Disciplines Enrolled Fulfilling a long standing dream of students, Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Jhanjeri launched NCC at its campus by raising a unit under 23 Punjab Batallion, Ropar. In thunderous cheers from jubilant students, S. Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, President CGC along with representatives of 23 Punjab Batallion inaugurated the Unit. In view of the heavy rush of students desirous of getting enrolled, a thorough screening test consisting of aptitude, desire to serve Indian Armed Forces, overall personality etc. was conducted. Finally 28 boys & 7 girls were selected as NCC cadets of this Unit. Speaking on the occasion, S. Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, President, CGC said that all facilities will be provided to raise the level of these students to the heights needed for selection as officers in Indian Army. The representatives of 23 Punjab Batallion, explained that the engineering students clearing B & C Certificates during three years training as NCC Cadets, get preferential treatment in the selection as army officers while non-engineering students get exemption from CDS examination. Dr. G.D. Bansal, Director General revealed that CGC has already been approved for selection of officers under University Entry Scheme (UES) by all the three defence forces i.e. Indian Army, Indian Air Force & Indian Navy. He said he is proud to say that a number of our CGC students are already working as officers in Indian Army.
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:22:55 +0000
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