National Cadet Corps (NCC) at The Orbis Schools
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is India’s premier youth development organisation, fostering discipline, leadership, and patriotism among the youth. As a tri-services organisation encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the NCC grooms young individuals into disciplined and patriotic citizens, providing them with a platform to engage in physical and academic activities that build character, skills, and leadership — preparing them for future roles, including potential careers in the armed forces.
At The Orbis Schools, the NCC plays a vital role in complementing academic learning with real-world experiences, inspiring students to uphold values of service, responsibility, and nation-building.
The NCC was sanctioned at The Orbis School, Keshav Nagar, in September 2022, marking a significant milestone in the school’s journey of holistic education. The school is proudly associated with the 3 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC, Pune,
Mr. Wilson Shinde, appointed Associate NCC Officer (ANO) by the NCC headquarters, Ministry of Defence, was commissioned as a Third Officer after completing his training at the Air Force Station Tambaram. Under his guidance, the first batch of cadets from 2022 have successfully completed their two-year training and received their prestigious ‘A’ certificates.
The Orbis School, Mundhwa, was officially sanctioned as an NCC unit in August 2024. The school was granted the Army Wing (Signals) under the 2 MAH Battalion NCC, further strengthening its commitment to holistic student development.
Mr. Vijay Thombre serves as the Care Taker Officer (CTO), appointed by the NCC headquarters, and leads the cadet program at Mundhwa.
The training program for cadets includes march past, firefighting, leadership development. The Orbis School Mundhwa cadets gain valuable exposure to Army operations, while The Orbis School Keshavnagar, learn more about the principles of flight and Air Force operations.
The cadets are also encouraged through career guidance sessions, providing detailed information about various entry schemes into the armed forces. These initiatives inspire students to embrace the values of patriotism and service to the nation.
NCC: A Shared Spirit Across Orbis
Whether it is the Air Wing at Keshav Nagar or the Army Wing at Mundhwa, the NCC at The Orbis Schools reflects the institution’s dedication to holistic education. It provides cadets with structured training, national exposure, and opportunities to learn discipline, resilience, and leadership — qualities that will stay with them for life.
By instilling patriotism and inspiring students to consider careers in the defence services, the NCC at The Orbis Schools plays a crucial role in shaping today’s youth into responsible leaders of tomorrow, all while balancing excellence in academics with character development.
