35 Cadets Joined NCC on first day of Enrolment at CGC Jhanjeri

 

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Mohali 30^th August:-- Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Jhanjeri launched NCC at its under 23 Punjab Batallion. 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.

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 defense forces i.e. Indian Army, Indian Air Force & Indian Navy.