"The discussion for the motto of NCC was started in 11th central advisory meeting (CAC) held on 11 August 1978. At that time there were many mottos in mind like "Duty and Discipline"; "Duty, Unity and Discipline"; "Duty and Unity"; "Unity and Discipline". Later, at the 12th CAC meeting on 12 Oct 1980 they selected and declared "Unity and Discipline" as the motto for the NCC.^[5] In living up to its motto, the NCC strives to be and is one of the greatest cohesive forces of the nation, bringing together the youth hailing from different parts of the country and molding them into united and disciplined citizens of the nation".

1. To develop the character of our students.

2. To lead them towards comradeship

3. To help the students be displined 

4. To inculcate in them a secular outlook

5. To instill a spirit of advanture and ideals of  selfless service within our young students

6. To create a pool of organised, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life

7. To provide an environment conductive to motivating young Indian to join Armed Forces ( Source: indiancc.nic.in )