NSTP is a government program designed to promote civic consciousness, patriotism, and defense preparedness among Filipino youth through training in one of three components.

The three components are: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

All male and female students enrolled in any baccalaureate or at least two-year technical/vocational courses in public or private higher education institutions must complete NSTP as a graduation requirement.

The program is taken over two semesters, with each semester worth 3 units, totaling 6 units. Classes typically run 54 to 90 hours per semester.

Yes, students can choose any one of the three components offered by their school.

NSTP aims to develop the youth’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being and promote ethics of service and patriotism.

Exemptions apply to students who have already completed NSTP in a prior degree, transferees/shiftees who completed NSTP before transferring, and foreign students.