The correct answer is 1948.
The National Cadet Corps was set up under the NCC Act passed by the Indian Parliament in 1948, soon after independence. Its aim was to give students in schools and colleges basic military training and to build a sense of discipline, unity, and service among young citizens.
The NCC works under the Ministry of Defence and has three wings: Army, Navy, and Air Force. It remains one of the largest uniformed youth organizations in the world.