National Service Scheme is a flagship program under the Ministry of Youth Affairs And Sports, Government of India where student youth, teachers and the community are considered the three basic components. The operational aim of NSS is to integrate these three basic components and provide a variety of learning experiences which must develop a sense of participation, service and achievement among the volunteers.

There are two NSS Units at Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya. NSS Unit 1 was opened in 2005 and NSS Unit II was opened in 2010.

NSS was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of the Nation. Therefore, 24 September is celebrated every year as NSS Day with appropriate programs and activities.

The motto or NSS is: ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’

The broad objectives of NSS are to:

(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 process;

(iv) Develop among them a sense of social and civic responsibility;

(v) Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems;

(vi) Develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities;

(vii) Gain skills in mobilizing community participation;

(viii) Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude;

(ix) Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and

(x) Practice national integration and social harmony.