NCS

NCS may refer to:

Biology and chemistry

• N-Chlorosuccinimide, an organic chemical
• Neotenic complex syndrome
• Nerve conduction study, a medical diagnostic test
• Neuronal calcium sensor, a family of proteins
• Thiocyanate, an organic compound in the cyanate family

Computers and technology

• Network Computing System, an implementation of the Network Computing Architecture at Apollo Computer
• Network-based Call Signaling, a protocol used with VoIP
• Networked control system

Organizations

• National Cartoonists Society, US
• National Center for Simulation, US defense technologies association
• National Children's Study, US cohort study
• National Citizen Service, voluntary service for 16-17-year-olds in England
• National Clandestine Service, later Directorate of Operations (CIA), US
• National Crime Squad, a former British police organisation
• National Communications System, a former US agency
• National Compensation Survey, US
• National Convenience Stores, a US company
• Naval Canteen Service, the Royal Navy branch of the NAAFI
• NCS Group, formerly National Computer Systems, Singapore
• North Carolina Symphony, based in Raleigh, North Carolina
• North Coast Section, an athletic organization in California, US
• Nippon Computer Systems
• NoCopyrightSounds, a British record label

Schools and universities

• National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C.
• National Cryptologic School, of the U.S. National Security Agency
• Navy Children School, India
• Newark Charter School in Newark, Delaware, US
• Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre in London, England
• Northland Christian School in Houston, Texas, US
• North Cestrian School in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England

Standards

• National CAD Standard, US
• NATO Codification System, for items of supply
• Natural Color System, a proprietary color model

Television

• NCS: Manhunt, a British crime drama series from 2001-2002

Transport

• Newark City Subway, New Jersey, US
• North Central Service, a rail line in Chicago, Illinois, US