Scheme for Financial Assistance to select States/UTs for Skill Development in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector

The applicant should be a student in Class…

The applicant should be a student in Class 9 or above.

Alternatively, they should be enrolled in an ITI,…

Alternatively, they should be enrolled in an ITI, polytechnic, or a non-engineering undergraduate course.

Or, they should be unemployed youth, such as

Or, they should be unemployed youth, such as:
A school dropout (Class 8 pass or above);
An ITI certificate holder;
A diploma holder;
A non-engineering graduate.

Registration with an employment exchange is required

Registration with an employment exchange is required.

Applicants from the non-formal sector are also covered

Applicants from the non-formal sector are also covered.

75% of the course fee is covered for…

75% of the course fee is covered for students; the remaining 25% is paid by the student.

100% of the course fee is covered for…

100% of the course fee is covered for SC/ST and Economically Weaker Section students (criteria-based), with 40% of seats reserved for these categories.

Assistance is released only after the candidate clears…

Assistance is released only after the candidate clears a certification exam conducted by NIELIT, an SSC, or an SSC-recognized certifying body.

The Implementing Agency receives Overhead and Placement assistance…

The Implementing Agency receives Overhead and Placement assistance at 10% of the Skilling Assistance amount.

100% of the Registration-cum-Certification fee (covering theory, practical,…

100% of the Registration-cum-Certification fee (covering theory, practical, and project evaluation exam fees) is reimbursed to the NIELIT/SSC-recognized agency, per candidate appearing for the first time. Physical and Financial details:
The scheme targets around 90,000 candidates. Skill-wise targets (based on the NSDC report) and financial projections: Lower Level Skills, Middle Level Skills, Higher Level Skills Level: Un-Skilled (L1-L2), Semi-Skilled (L3), Supervisor (L4), Master Technician Trainer (L5) Equivalence: IX-X std., ITI, Diploma, Post-Diploma Entry At: VIII, 10, 10, Diploma/B.Sc. Course duration (fixed by NIELIT/SSC per NVEQF/NSQF): 3 months (~200-250 hrs), 6 months (~350 hrs), 6 months (~350 hrs), 6 months (~400 hrs) — hours are indicative, per NVEQF requirements Target (No. of Candidates): 22,500 / 22,500 / 31,500 / 13,500 — 90,000 candidates total Target Per State/UT: 3,750 / 3,750 / 5,250 / 2,250 — 15,000 candidates Financial details of the scheme: Course Level: L1/L2, L3, L4, L5

Level-wise course fee per candidate (max.)

Level-wise course fee per candidate (max.): ₹5,000/-, ₹10,000/-, ₹12,000/-, ₹15,000/-

Level-wise Registration-cum-certification cost (including theory, practical, and project…

Level-wise Registration-cum-certification cost (including theory, practical, and project evaluation exam fees; all-inclusive, one-time): ₹500/-, ₹1,000/-, ₹1,500/-, ₹2,000/- Duration: The scheme runs for four (04) years.

Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment ID

Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment ID

One identity proof

One identity proof: Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or NPR Card

Two identity proofs (for candidates from Assam and…

Two identity proofs (for candidates from Assam and Meghalaya only)

EWS certificate, where applicable

EWS certificate, where applicable

Educational qualification certificates matching the eligibility criteria

Educational qualification certificates matching the eligibility criteria

Undertaking confirming no benefit is being availed under…

Undertaking confirming no benefit is being availed under a similar Government scheme

Undertaking on willingness for employment/self-employment

Undertaking on willingness for employment/self-employment

Bank account details

Bank account details

Passport-size photograph

Passport-size photograph