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Vocational skills and government skill programmes
Skill development
Short job-oriented courses in trades and services (electrician, retail, healthcare assistant, beauty and wellness, and more) offered through government skill programmes.
Who can join
Depends on the course; many accept 8th or 10th pass.
Courses and options inside this path
- Courses on the Skill India Digital portal
- Training with NSDC training partners
- Apprenticeships
What you can do after this
- Wage jobs in trades and services
- Self-employment
- Pathway to a diploma or ITI later
Next steps
- Find courses and training centres on Skill India Digital.
- Ask whether the course gives a recognised certificate.
Official links
Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vocational skills and government skill programmes?
Short job-oriented courses in trades and services (electrician, retail, healthcare assistant, beauty and wellness, and more) offered through government skill programmes.
Who can join Vocational skills and government skill programmes?
Depends on the course; many accept 8th or 10th pass.
What can you do after Vocational skills and government skill programmes?
Wage jobs in trades and services; Self-employment; Pathway to a diploma or ITI later.