National Cadet Corps (NCC)
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Membership of the N.C.C is optional. The main purpose of the N.C.C is to provide military training to the students, inculcating in their minds the twin ideals of duty and discipline. Through training camps the N.C.C. provides valuable opportunities for developing one's physical and intellectual potential. Students who pass the B and C examinations will find it easy to get commissioned posts in the army/navy. It may be noted that membership in the N.C.C. entitles one to get weightage in admissions to college courses. We have both the Navy and the Army wings of the N.C.C. in the campus.
Army Wing
Company Commander: Mr. Tojo Joseph (Dept. of Chemistry)
- The NCC Army Wing has an enrolled strength of 160, with 96 new cadets joining this year.
- The Army Wing conducted 20 parades, rifle training and special training for map reading and disaster management to the cadets.
- The Army Wing celebrated the Independence Day. Dr. K.K. Jose, Principal, hoisted the National Flag on the Independence Day and addressed the gathering.
- 10 cadets from the unit participated in the Pre-RD camp held at K.E. College, Mannanam during 22 to 30 August 2009 out of which 4 cadets were selected for RD preparatory camp.
- Our college hosted an ATC and Pre-IGC camp during 21 to 30 September 2009. Dr. K.K. Jose, Principal, inaugurated the camp in the presence of Lt. Col. G.B. Nair and Lt. (Dr.) Sebastian George. 200 cadets participated in the camp. Our cadet SU/O Gokul Raju represented the Kerala & Lakshadweep Directorate in the Republic Day Parade-2010 in New Delhi. Gokul Raju was selected as a member in the All India Guard.
- Our cadets SU/O Appu George and U/O Sebin Thomas participated in the Tahl Sainik Camp (TSC) held in New Delhi in September, 2009.
- SU/O Appu George was awarded the prestigious silver medal in the All India Sharp Shooting Competition in connection with the TSC camp.
- 3 cadets from the unit participated in the All India Leadership camp held at
- Gujarat during 10 to 21 December 2009.
- 2 cadets from the unit participated in the Basic Leadership Camp (BLC) in Maharashtra during 15 to 26 January 2010.
- The Army wing conducted a cycle rally to give awareness to the public about the main causes of cancer. Dr. K.K. lose, Principal flagged off the rally. Lt. (Dr.) Sebastian George, Sub. Major Thankachan and 40 cadets participated in the rally.
- A trekking expedition was conducted on 14 January 2010 to Kaipally. 40 cadets participated in the expedition.
- NCC army cadets gave a Guard of Honour to Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, Hon. Chief justice of India, during his visit to the College on 27 February 2010.
2014-15
- 40 cadets from the college participated in the Annual Training Camp held at Labour India Public School, Marangattupilly from 24th August 2014 to 2 September 2014
- 15 cadets Participated in the Annual Training Camp held at St.George College Aruvithura from 6 to 15 September 2014
- World Enviornment day was observed on 5th June 2014 by planting trees in the college campus
- The College hosted the 2014-15 Inter-Collegiate Guard of Honour competition on 31st January 2015 and our unit won the first prize at the battalion level
- The college was the centyre for the NCC ‘B’ Certificate examinations held on 14 February 2015
2015-16
- 60 cadets participated in international Yoga day celebrations held at Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu
- Republic day was Celebrated on 26th January 2016.Cadets visited Mariasadanam
- Expeditio-2016 Annual Fest, weapons Exhibition & war demo were conducted in March2016.Thae programme was Inaugurated by DDG K & L Brigadier Sanal Kumar
- The College NCC Unit won Inter-company Guard competition held at St. George College, Aruvithura in May 2016
2016-17
- Our Unit won Inter-Company Guard Competition at St.George College, Aruvithura in 2016 and also in 2017 . 100 cadets participated in International Yoga day held at our college
- Independence Day was observed on 15 August 2016
- CATC/RDC training camp was organized during October 2016
- Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January 2017
2017-18
- Ncc Army Wing of St.Thomas College, Palai had an enrolled strength of 160 during the Academic Year 2017-18.
- 82 Cadets Participated in International Yoga Day celebrations hel at our College on 21 june 2017
- Commemoration run was held to honour the contributions of our brave soldiers
- Our Unit Conducted: Awareness Programme on Cashless economy , anti-Drug Campaign Rally, Environment Day Celebrations, Swachatha Abhiyan ( Cleaning Mission ), Traffic Awareness Programme and Anti- Dengue campaign
- Our unit won second position in Inter- Company Guard Competition held at Labour India public School , Marangattupilly
2018-19
- NCC Army Wing of St: Thomas college Palai was organised a Combined Annual Training Camp(CATC). NCC army wing of St. Thomas College Pala possess an enrolled strength of 160 during the academic year 2018-2019
- 30 cadets were attended NCC C certificate exam and 26 cleared the same. Among the 53 cadets who attended the B certificate exam 42 cadets cleared the exam.
- SUO Alen Kuriakose participated in the Republic Day parade in Delhi.
- Our unit won the second position in the Inter- Company Guard competition held at Labour India Public School Marangattupilly
- Yoga day celebration on 21st June 2018, 82 cadets participated in the International Yoga Day held at our college
- Independence Day, NCC Day and Republic day were celebrated by the unit.
- Flood Relief Operations in collaboration with Navy seals Pandanad were organized by the unit. Flood relief Materials were distributed among the affected people.
- Awareness Programme on Swachatha hi sewa was organized at unit level. Battalion Level selection for RDC was conducted in Aug 2018. Swachatha Abhiyan (Cleaning Mission) road cleaning was conducted on 2nd October 2018 and this was inaugurated by H.E Mar Jacob Murickan , Auxiliary Bishop and the manager of St.Thomas college Palai.
- Expeditio 2K19- This programme was Inaugurated By Brigadier Sunil Kumar NV (NCC Group Command Kottayam Group) in the presence of Dr. James John, Principal, St. Thomas College ,Pala, Col. Jose Kurian (CO 17 K Bn NCC Pala), Major P M Thomas, Capt. Mathew T Matheikal ,Capt. Joy George and Lt Tojo Joseph
- All Kerala Inter Collegiate Guard of Honour Competition was held at St. Thomas College, Pala. The first prize was secured by the Guard Team of Newman College Thodupuzha. The second and third prizes were won by the Govt. Poly Technic Muttam and St. Stephens College, Uzhavoor respectively. Weapon Exhibition, Still Model Competition, War Demo and Alumni Meeting were also part of the programme.
Naval Wing
Sub Unit Commander: Lieut. (Dr.) P.D. George (Dept. of Hindi)
- The NCC Naval Wing has an enrolled strength of 50.
- 20 parades were conducted during the year.
- 35 cadets participated in the A.T.C. held at S.B. H.S.8., Changanacherry during December 2009. They won the overall trophy.
- Cadet Captain Avi. P Viswam and P.O. Cadet Bibin K.J. participated in the Nau-Sainik Camp at Vishakapatnam in November 2009.
- Cadet Sreeram P.R participated in the National Integration Camp held at Rajasthan in December 2009.
- P.O. Cadet Felix K. Mathew participated in the ship attachment camp at Mumbai in December 2009.
- Cadet Amjith Babu and Cadet Aravind N. participated in the Advance Leadership Camp held at Tuticorin in December 2009.
- Cadet Prinesh A.E. participated in the National Integration camp held at Thodupuzha in December 2009.
- Cadet Thomas T. participated in the All India Trekking held at Maharastra in January 2010.
- Cadet Seban Sebastian participated in the All India Trekking held at Malayattoor in December 2009.
- Cadet Ajay Joseph and Cadet Rahul Raj participated in the sailing expedition conducted by 5 (K) Naval Unit Changanacherry in August 2009.
- Cadet Captain Avi P. Viswam, P.O. Cadet Bibin K. J. and Cadet Sarath Sasi participated in the National Integration Camp held at Haryana in January 2010.
- Lieut. (Dr.) P.D. George, Sub Unit Commander participated as Guest Speaker in the National Symposium organized by the N.C.C. Directorate of Kerala and Lakshadweep on 23-24 October 2009 at Trivandrum.
- The Naval Wing conducted a trekking to Kaipally Hills on February 2010
- They also celebrated Independence Day, N.C.C. Day and Republic Day.
2015-16
- 18 Cadets Participated in International Day of Yoga held on 31 June at SB High school, Changanacherry
- Celebrated Environment Day on 5th June 2015 and Independence Day on 15th August 2015
- Conducted Trekking to Vagamon in October 2015
- Conducted Blood Donation camp on 1st October 2015
2016-17
- Our Unit Conducted a green drive on Environment Day in which we planted medicinal tree saplings to spread the green message to all
- The Cadets along with the ANO visited Maria Sadanam a Psycho rehabilitation centre at pala to inculcate in youth the message of Anti-alcoholism
- In the Annual Training Camp hosted by our College. Cadets from several college participated and numerous competitions were held.
2017-18
- 3 cadets participated in the Inter group Competition for R.D
- 6 Cadets were selected for the inter group competition for P Nav Sainik Camp held at KollamPetty officer