The NSS is a part of the Development of Youth Affairs and Sports under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It is a voluntary organization which aims at educating the student community by arousing in them the social consciousness through community service. NSS volunteers get ample opportunities to come in touch with the community around, to channel out their energies through constructive social action, to become aware of the social problems and needs and thus develop a sense of social responsibility and democratic leadership.
Membership in NSS is open to students of first and second year UG programmes. Every member has to attend 120 hours of activities besides a compulsory special camp of seven days duration. Students who complete the stipulated hours of service are eligible for special weightage for admission to various postgraduate degree programmes.