Bengaluru: Fr Joseph CC, vice-chancellor of Christ (deemed-to-be) University, was conferred the honorary rank of colonel of National Cadet Corps (NCC) at a pipping ceremony on the university’s central campus. He is one of two candidates from Karnataka to receive the honorary rank.The appointment comes amid Christ’s 57-year association with NCC, with its 2/9 Coy established in 1969. Around 200 Christ cadets have been commissioned into the armed forces, including 47 between 2019 and 2026, while 21 are currently in military academies. The university has received Karnataka & Goa Directorate’s best institution award for eight consecutive years.Fr Joseph described the uniform as representing responsibility, tradition and commitment to NCC values. The ceremony acknowledged Christ alumni serving in the armed forces and featured unveiling of the annual NCC Directorate magazine, Vijai Theran.
