Advanced Vocational Training Scheme 2026: 1 to 6-Week Skill Training & NSTI Admission
Verified with the official myScheme record on हिंदी में पढ़ें
Quick answer
The Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS) offers 1 to 6-week industry-focused technical courses across National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). It provides hands-on skill upgradation for technical students, ITI certificate holders, diploma holders, engineers, and industrial workforce members. Candidates can enrol by submitting their nomination form directly to the designated NSTI at least 15 days before the course begins.
At a glance
| Main benefit | 1 to 6 weeks industry-oriented training |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Administered by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS) was established in collaboration with UNDP/ILO to bridge the gap between academic education and real industrial demands. Through NSTI centres situated across India, the scheme provides modular, short-term training ranging from 1 to 6 weeks across modern trades like Artificial Intelligence, CAD/CAM, hydraulics, electronics, and welding. Equipped with modern workshops, laboratories, and hostel accommodation, the programme serves both individual technical candidates and sponsored industrial personnel to raise workforce productivity.
Benefits
- Short-term modular skill training lasting between 1 week and 6 weeks
- Specialised training in emerging domains such as AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, CAD/CAM/CNC, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Automobile Engineering, Welding, Electronics, Solar Technology, Fashion Designing, and Aeronautical Structure
- Tailor-made training programmes structured to meet specific industry needs
- Subsidised tuition fee of ₹1,000 per week for private candidates, small-scale industries, and technical institutes
- Full tuition fee exemption for ongoing ITI trainees and State Directorates
- Nominal application fee of ₹100 and gymkhana fee of ₹10 per course
- On-campus workshop, laboratory, and library access at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs)
- Affordable hostel accommodation at ₹100 per day per participant (subject to availability)
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must hold or be currently pursuing an ITI, Diploma, or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline
- Candidates who have completed SSC along with relevant technical qualification are eligible
- Industrial workers, technicians, supervisors, instructors, and engineers from public or private sectors can apply
- Personnel from government departments or private industries with relevant technical background can participate
- Candidates with practical experience in the relevant technical field are also eligible for admission
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment ID
- Valid Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or NPR Card)
- Educational Qualification Certificate (SSC, ITI, Diploma, or Degree in Engineering)
- Proof of ongoing ITI training (required for candidates seeking tuition fee exemption)
- Recent passport-size photographs
How to apply
- 1Check the course schedule and identify the desired AVTS modular course at the designated NSTI.
- 2Obtain the official application form through the institute's offline office or official communication.
- 3Fill out the nomination or application form with complete educational and personal details.
- 4Submit the completed application to the selected NSTI at least 15 days before the training starts.
- 5Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee of ₹100 and gymkhana fee of ₹10 in favour of 'Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO), RDAT-UP' payable at NSTI, or pay via available online mode.
- 6Report to the NSTI on the scheduled course start date and submit the Demand Draft along with verified documents.
- 7Pay the applicable weekly tuition fee on the first day of training and apply for hostel accommodation if required.
- 8Attend the training sessions held from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM from Monday to Friday.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of training under AVTS?+
The courses are modular and short-term, ranging between 1 week and 6 weeks depending on the selected trade.
Who can apply for AVTS courses?+
Candidates possessing or pursuing an ITI certificate, polytechnic diploma, or engineering degree, as well as industrial technicians, supervisors, and working engineers can apply.
Is there any course fee exemption for ITI students?+
Yes, there is no tuition fee charged for candidates who are currently undergoing ITI training.
Where are the AVTS training programmes conducted?+
Training is conducted at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) located in Mumbai, Kanpur, Howrah, Hyderabad (Vidyanagar & Ramanthapur), Chennai, Ludhiana, Dehradun, Calicut, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and other centres.
Is hostel facility provided during the training?+
Yes, limited hostel accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis at a rate of ₹100 per day per participant.
How much is the application fee?+
Applicants must pay an application fee of ₹100 and a gymkhana fee of ₹10 per course.
NaukriZila is not a government website. Apply only on the official portal; never pay anyone to apply for a government scheme. Source: myScheme (Government of India)