RDC - REPUBLIC DAY CAMP is the most glorious camp for a cadet in NCC. In-fact, representing at NATIONAL level itself give you enough power & confidence. The cadets are selected through a tough selection process. The cadets attending the camp participate in several activities like cultural, National Integration Awareness Programme and Institutional Training Competitions. The camp is visited by many dignitaries including the Vice President of India, Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chief Minister of Delhi and the Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Aim of the Republic Day Camp is to enhance the self-confidence of cadets, deepen their value systems and provide an exposure to the rich culture and traditions of our nation. The camp portrays a reflection of “Mini India”. The selection for RDC starts as early as August or sometimes even earlier which takes place in various stages.
First round of RDC selection: 18 cadets attended the selection at Dr. AMBEDKAR LAW COLLEGE conducted by 1TN BATTERY NCC.
Second round of RDC selection: 11 cadets attended the selection at CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KUNDRATHUR conducted by 1(TN)R&N
Third round of CATC CUM DTE TSC(1)AND RDC (1) camp : 5 cadets attended the selection at CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KUNDRATHUR conducted by 1(TN)R&N.
Fourth round of CATC CUM DTE TSC(2)AND RDC (2) : 3 cadets attended the camp at DHANALAKSHMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING conducted by 1(TN)SIG COY NCC and 1(TN)GIRLD BN NCC
Fifth round and sixth round of CATC CUM DTE TSC(3)AND RDC (3) – 3 cadets attended the camp at DHANALAKSHMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING conducted by 1(TN)SIG COY NCC and 1(TN)GIRLD BN NCC
Seventh round CATC CUM DTE TSC (4)AND RDC (4)-- 3 cadets attended the camp at DHANALAKSHMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING conducted by1(TN) MED UNIT NCC
Eight round CATC CUM GP RDC(B&G) LAUNCH CAMP – 3 cadets attended the camp at ST PAUL' HSS conducted by 1(TN) BN NCC (MADRAS 'A' GP).
Ninth round CATC CUM IGC (RDC)
1) SGT SHRAVAN.C.M (Best Cadet)
2) CPL THANUSH J.S (Best Cadet)
3) CPL KRITHIK BALAJI.J (cultural – keyboard and violin)
After the above-mentioned camps, the selected cadets attended IGC RDC intergroup competition in NTA IDAYAPATTI under the AGIES OF NCC GP. After this final selection, the successful cadets will attend the next level of RDC.