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National Service Scheme (NSS)
Developing student personality through community service, village adoption camps, blood donation drives, and national integration campaigns.
50+
Active Units
Across constituent and affiliated units
30+
Camps Held
Special rural adoption camps annually
10+
Blood Drives
Collaborations with Red Cross
NSS
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Badge: Service
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Developing student personality through community service, village adoption camps, blood donation drives, and national integration campaigns.
Key Highlights
Community Village Adoption
Units adopt rural areas to educate, construct sanitation checks, and conduct health surveys.
Special Merit Certificates
Volunteers completing two years and 240 service hours are awarded priority admission quotas.
National Integration Camps
Opportunities to represent ANU at national camps, youth festivals, and Republic Day selections.
Action Steps
Register with Unit Lead
Sign up at your department or the central NSS block at the semester start.
Attend Weekly Sessions
Participate in weekend social service campaigns and campus cleanliness drives.
Join adoption camps
Attend the mandatory 7-day rural camp during semester break for certification.
Resources & Links
NSS Volunteer Enrollment Card
Rural Camp Clearance Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to join NSS?
Any undergraduate or postgraduate student registered in constituent or affiliated colleges can join.
Does NSS give extra credits?
NSS participation adds to your extra-curricular record and provides valuable quota points during higher admissions.
Support Guide
NSS coordinators are available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the student activity block.
Enrollment cards are issued within 10 days of registration.
- Joining NSS chapters
- Rural camp schedules
- NSS merit certificates
- Volunteers must log their service hours carefully in the official NSS diary.
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