The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are :

i.               understand the community in which they work

ii.              understand themselves in relation to their community

iii.             identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them
                 in problem-solving

iv.            develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility

v.             utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and
                community problems

vi.            develop competence required for group-living and sharing of
                responsibilities

vii.           gain skills in mobilising community participation

viii.          acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes

ix.            develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and

x.             practise national integration and social harmony