National Service Scheme (NSS)

NSS is an extension dimension to the higher education system to orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institutions.

The motto “Not Me, but You” reflects the essence of democratic living and upload s the need for selfless service. NSS is thus an association dedicated to serving the society.

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government sector public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Mahatma Gandhi's centenary year in 1969

The Sri Sai Bharath Arts and Science College is one of the college under the Madurai Kamaraj University where the NSS programme was introduced during 2021. At present, the college has the largest number of NSS unit (UNITS 1, Unit NO: 242) .We are providing service to the community through our NSS volunteers.

Enrolment in NSS

NSS is a voluntary scheme. At college level the NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree – class students. Every year, a NSS volunteer has to devote 20 hours of orientation and 100 hours of community service. To enroll as volunteer, contact the NSS Programme Officer of college. The NSS volunteers on successful completion of the required hours of are issued a certificate from the university under the signature of the Vice-Chancellor and the Programme Coordinator.