Sarkari Yojana
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
About Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, runs the Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS) to keep the industrial workforce’s skills current through short, modular training. Courses running 1 to 6 weeks are aimed at industrial workers, technicians, supervisors, engineers, instructors, and technical students looking to upgrade their skills. National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) under DGT deliver the training — at Mumbai, Kanpur, Howrah, Hyderabad (Vidyanagar), Chennai, Hyderabad (Ramanthapur), Ludhiana, Dehradun, Calicut, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and other centres — through both regular and custom courses built around what industries and establishments actually need. Each institute is equipped with workshops, labs, hostels, and other facilities to support the training. Originally set up in partnership with UNDP/ILO, the scheme delivers modular courses that respond to the training needs of industries and institutions.
Mission:
- Continuously upgrade the industrial workforce’s skills to boost productivity.
- Bridge the gap between academic training and industry needs so young people find suitable placements in technical fields.
Objective:
- Keep industries supplied with a steady stream of skilled workers across trades.
- Lift both the quality and quantity of industrial output through systematic worker training.
- Improve educated youth’s employability for skilled and supervisory roles.
- Keep technical staff at industries, government departments, and organisations current on evolving technology and diversifying production needs.
- Run need-based, tailor-made training programmes for industries, departments, and organisations.
- Offer consultancy on training and production techniques.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Advanced Vocational Training Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant should hold at least an ITI,…
The applicant should hold at least an ITI, Diploma, or Engineering qualification in the relevant trade or branch.
Those currently pursuing an ITI/Diploma/Engineering qualification may also…
Those currently pursuing an ITI/Diploma/Engineering qualification may also apply.
The applicant may be an industrial worker, technician,…
The applicant may be an industrial worker, technician, supervisor, or engineer.
Applicants from government departments or the private sector…
Applicants from government departments or the private sector with a technical qualification are eligible.
Public sector or private industry personnel may apply
Public sector or private industry personnel may apply.
Those with relevant field experience may also seek…
Those with relevant field experience may also seek admission.
Benefits Provided
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Short-Term Skill Training:
Courses run 1 to 6 weeks
Courses run 1 to 6 weeks.
They're modular and geared toward industry needs
They're modular and geared toward industry needs. Industry-Relevant Courses:
Training covers emerging areas such as
Training covers emerging areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
CAD/CAM/CNC
CAD/CAM/CNC
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Automobile Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Welding Technology
Welding Technology
Electronics and Electrical Systems
Electronics and Electrical Systems
Solar Technology
Solar Technology
Fashion Designing
Fashion Designing
Aeronautical Structure Tailor-Made Training Programs
Aeronautical Structure Tailor-Made Training Programs:
Courses are built around what specific industries and…
Courses are built around what specific industries and establishments need. Skill Upgradation:
Helps workers, engineers, and technicians stay current with…
Helps workers, engineers, and technicians stay current with the latest technology. Infrastructure Support:
Access to workshops, laboratories, a library, hostel, and…
Access to workshops, laboratories, a library, hostel, and training facilities. Affordable Fee Structure:
Application fee
Application fee: ₹100/- per participant per course
Gymkhana fee
Gymkhana fee: ₹10/- per course
Weekly tuition fee
Weekly tuition fee:
Government departments
Government departments: ₹1,250/- (regular), ₹2,500/- (tailor-made)
Medium/large industries
Medium/large industries: ₹2,000/- (regular), ₹4,000/- (tailor-made)
Small-scale industries/private candidates
Small-scale industries/private candidates: ₹1,000/-
Technical institutes
Technical institutes: ₹1,000/- (regular), ₹2,000/- (tailor-made)
State directorates
State directorates: nil Hostel Facility:
Limited hostel spots, allotted first-come-first-served
Limited hostel spots, allotted first-come-first-served.
₹100/- per day per participant
₹100/- per day per participant. Mode of Delivery: Training is delivered directly through NSTIs at Mumbai, Kanpur, Howrah, Hyderabad (Vidyanagar), Chennai, Hyderabad (Ramanthapur), Ludhiana, Dehradun, Calicut, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and other centres.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
Any one identity proof
Any one identity proof: Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / NPR Card
Educational qualification certificate (SSC/ITI/Diploma/Engineering degree, as relevant to…
Educational qualification certificate (SSC/ITI/Diploma/Engineering degree, as relevant to eligibility)
Proof of ongoing ITI training (only for those…
Proof of ongoing ITI training (only for those claiming a fee exemption)
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Advanced Vocational Training Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Pick the relevant AVTS short-term course from the…
Pick the relevant AVTS short-term course from the course schedule.
Prepare your nomination/application for that course
Prepare your nomination/application for that course.
Submit the nomination to the NSTI at least…
Submit the nomination to the NSTI at least 15 days before the course starts.
Get the application form via the institute's official…
Get the application form via the institute's official channels.
Pay the ₹100/- application fee and ₹10/- gymkhana…
Pay the ₹100/- application fee and ₹10/- gymkhana fee.
Prepare a Demand Draft in favour of “Drawing…
Prepare a Demand Draft in favour of “Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO), RDAT-UP”, payable at the NSTI.
Submit the Demand Draft at admission, or pay…
Submit the Demand Draft at admission, or pay via the available online mode.
Report to the NSTI on the course start…
Report to the NSTI on the course start date.
Pay the tuition fee on the first day…
Pay the tuition fee on the first day of the course.
Apply for hostel accommodation if needed, subject to…
Apply for hostel accommodation if needed, subject to availability.
Attend training from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM,…
Attend training from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
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