• The Cadet must be in possession of Certificate 'B'.
• The Cadet must be in the third year of SD/SW NCC training.
• The Cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of the periods of the 3rd year syllabus during the academic session.
• Break in the NCC service of the SD/SW Cadet prior to appearing in the exam should not exceed more than 18 months at one time, after his discharge to count his previous service for Certificate 'C' examination. In case the break exceeds 18 months, the following procedure will be adopted:
  • If he had been on the unit rolls for a minimum of two years before his discharge and had attended 75% of the total periods during his NCC service, he will need another 45 periods of training to become eligible for Certificate 'C' examination.
  • In all other cases where the above conditions are not fulfilled, the Cadet must attend a minimum of 75% periods of the first and second year of training.
• Must have attended one ATC, besides one of the following:
  • Annual Training Camp (in addition to the one mentioned above).
  • RD Camp at Delhi (RDC).
  • Centrally Organised Camp (COC).
  • Para Training Camp (PTC).
  • National Integration Camp (when applicable for SD/SW Cadets).
  • All India Trekking Expedition (DGNCC Organised).
  • Attachment Training with Army Unit, Air Force Station, Naval Bases/Establishments/Ship/Sea Training.
  • Any of the following Adventure Courses:
    • Mountaineering Basic Course.
    • Mountaineering Advance Course.
    • Water Skiing, Short Skiing Courses.
    • Snow & Ice (Condensed) Course.
  • Sailing expedition with actual sailing exceeding 10 days, duly approved by the DGNCC.
  • Participation in NRAI matches as part of DG NCC team.
  • Special Services Camps (essentially with 50% service training).
  • Successfully completed Scuba Diving Course.
  • Canada World Exchange Programme.
  • Foreign Cruise (Navy).
• Break in NCC service of the Cadet should not be more than 12 months at one time to count his previous service for Certificate 'C' Examination. In case the break exceeds 12 months, the following procedure will be adopted:
  • If he has passed Certificate 'B' of SD/SW and has attended a total of 75% of periods of 3rd year SD/SW training, he will need another 30 periods of training to become eligible for Certificate 'C' examination.
• A Cadet who successfully completes the Exchange Programme with Indo Canada Youth Exchange will be considered as "Present on NCC Parades" for meeting the minimum attendance percentage required for 'C' Certificate examination. Work on projects will be in lieu of the Annual Training Camp. These Cadets may be tested for 'C' Certificate Examination after the University Examinations.
• Cadets will be allowed to appear for 'C' Certificate Examination only after one year of passing 'B' Certificate.
• Details of certificate examination along with eligibility conditions are given in Appendix 'A'.

Cadets who cease to be on the rolls of NCC may be permitted to appear for Certificate 'A' Examination for Junior Division/Wing and 'B' & 'C' for Senior Division/Wing NCC at their own expenses within a period of 12 months of their discharge from the NCC, provided they were otherwise eligible at the time of their discharge.

The ex-cadet so eligible can appear for the examination at any place in India by applying for the same, alongside with the discharge certificate, to the Local Unit Commander. The Group Commander is empowered to accept such requests from the ex-cadets.

• With a view to give Cadets a chance to apply for the NCC Special Entry Scheme, in case their grading improves, it has been ruled that:
• Cadets who have obtained a 'C' grading in NCC 'C' Certificate Exam and who wish to improve their grading will be allowed to appear for a retest. Only one retest will be allowed.
• Cadets will have to re-appear in the complete examination.
• Retest will be held along with fresh cases next year. During this period, these Cadets may attend at least two weeks of Special Parade/Coaching classes to be organized by units after the academic session. Those Cadets who do not attend the Special Parade/Classes will also be eligible to appear in the retest. No refreshment or other allowance will be admissible for these classes/parade/retest.