National Service Scheme, popularly known as 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, under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India.

NSS Tezpur University has a volunteer base of around 1000 students belonging to various disciplines of Tezpur University. We work on a diverse range of social issues including blood donation, education, environment, etc. We also collaborate with several NGOs in and around Tezpur University working on these issues.

The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is NOT ME BUT YOU. The Motto of NSS "Not Me But You", reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service.

The symbol for the NSS has been based on the giant Rath Wheel of the world famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space, The symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change.

(i) To understand the community in which they work.
(ii) To understand themselves in relation to their community
(iii) To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process
(iv) To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
(v) To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
(vi) To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
(vii) To gain skills in mobilizing community participation
(viii) To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
(ix) To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
(x) To practice national integration and social harmony.