The NCC is a responsive, learning and continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by certain Core Values that we endeavour to instill among all ranks of the NCC. These include the following:

1.     A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development.
2.     Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, life style and habitat to instill a sense of National unity and social cohesion.
3.     Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
4.     Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority.
5.     Ability to participate in community development and other social programme.
6.     A healthy life style free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices.
7.     Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens.
8.     Inculcating habits of restraint and self-awareness.
9.     Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.
10.     Respect for knowledge, wisdom and the power of ideas.