Achievement Motivation among NCC Cadets and Non-NCC College Students

The youth of the 21st century is increasingly drawn toward extracurricular activities that are demanding, self-exploratory, and enriching. National Cadet Corps (NCC) stands out as one such platform, offering a unique and transformative experience for young individuals. Through its structured training and discipline-oriented environment, NCC fosters qualities that empower cadets to lead a holistic and well-rounded life. Among the various attributes developed through NCC, Achievement Motivation has emerged as particularly significant. Despite its relevance, achievement motivation has not been extensively studied, warranting further exploration into its development through NCC participation. In light of this, the present research aims to study achievement motivation among NCC cadets and Non-NCC college students. Purposive sampling was used to collect the data of NCC and Non-NCC college students. The sample of the present study consists of 653 participants (311 NCC Senior division/wing cadets and 342 Non-NCC college students). The study found that NCC cadets and Non-NCC college students differ significantly on achievement motivation. NCC cadets have higher achievement motivation than Non-NCC college students. The study also found that male and female NCC cadets do not differ significantly on achievement motivation. Also, rural and urban NCC cadets differ significantly on achievement motivation. Urban NCC cadets have higher achievement motivation than Rural NCC cadets. Educational institutions may promote the participation of college students in NCC to enhance their academic achievement. This not only helps them in the better development of their careers, but also in the overall personality development.