Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)

What are Skill India Centers (SIC)/ Skill Hubs

The Skill India Centers (SIC)/ Skill Hubs were introduced under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 with an aim to integrate vocational education with general education, in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015.

The PMKVY initiative focuses on creating sustainable skill training centres, introducing vocational courses in schools with technical support, utilizing infrastructure from various educational institutions, and strengthening District Skill Committees and State Skill Development Missions with funding and support.

What are objectives of Skill India Centers/ Skill Hubs?

I. Establish permanent infrastructure and resources for skills development.

II. Ensure contiguous availability of skill centres for easy access.

III. Introduce vocational learning early with clear pathways for learners.

IV. Provide vocational offerings for different target segments.

V. Align vocational offerings with economic and local needs, adapting programs to meet changing industry demands.

When was the Skill India Centers (SIC)/ Skill Hubs introduced?

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in consultation with the Ministry of Education introduced the “Skill India Centers / Skill Hubs ” under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0.

Who is the implementation agency for PMKVY 4.0 ?

PMKVY 4.0 is implemented through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and is supported by the state education department and agencies.

What type of institutes are termed as Skill India Center/ Skill Hubs?

I. Institutes of National Importance ( IITs/NITs/IIM etc)

II. Central/State Government/ Private University/ College

III. Private Universities/Colleges/Engineering Colleges

IV. Government University/Colleges/ UGC Colleges

V. Skill University & MSME Institutes

VI. Government Polytechnic & Private Polytechnic

VII. Schools such as KVs, JNVs, EMRS, State Schools etc.

Who are the target beneficiaries under SHI?

I. School Dropouts (6th – 12th standard)

II. College Dropouts

III. Out of education candidates

IV. In school students

How is PMKVY 4.0 beneficial to the trainees?

• Free training for candidates between age group 15-45 years
• Convergence of vocational and formal education
• Skill Training in NSQF compliant Future Skills Courses
• Easy access to vocational skill training
• Transportation facilities for PWD and transgender facilities

What is a TP ID and a TC ID?

• Training Partner ID abbreviated as TP ID is a unique identification tool through which Training Partners are identified and through this, they can access the Skill India Portal (SIP).
• Training Centre ID abbreviated as TC ID is a unique identification tool through which Training centres are uniquely identified.

What is the difference between TP and TC?

• Training Partners abbreviated as TPs are any organization, legally established as a society, trust, proprietorship, Company/Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)/Government Institute/Organization etc., can be a training provider. These training providers will be responsible for the training of candidates as envisaged under the PMKVY scheme.
• Training Centres abbreviated as TCs are the institutions where trainings for the candidates take place. All Training Centres shall be required to adhere to the accreditation and affiliation norms prescribed by the Awarding Bodies/ as per the schemes guidelines.

Is Accreditation & Affiliation compulsory for Skill India Centers/ Skill Hubs?

No, Skill India Centers/ Skill Hubs have an option to opt for Non- Accreditation & Affiliation (Non-A & A) process.

Can we use the Institute premises to conduct training?

Training can be conducted in their respective Institutes

Are there any criteria for Skill India Centers/ Skill Hubs while selecting their Job roles?

Skill India Centers/ Skill Hubs can select their job roles from the list of 111 approved Future Skill Job Roles under PMKVY 4.0.

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What is National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)?

NSQF is a quality assurance framework that organizes qualifications according to a series of knowledge, aptitude, and skills.

What are NSQF levels?

The NSQF levels are defined in terms of learning outcomes a learner must possess regardless of whether it’s through formal, informal, or non-formal learning.

On what basis are the quality and standards of job roles defined?

The quality and standards of the job roles are aligned to the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).

What is National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET)?

NCVET is an overarching regulator establishing regulations and standards to ensure quality in the Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) space.

Who approves the job roles?

The job roles under PMKVY 4.0 are approved by National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET)

What are National Occupational Standards (NOS)?

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet a standard consistently.

What is a Qualification Pack (QP)?

A QP is a set of NOS aligned to a certain job role.

Is ToT compulsory under Skill India Centers?

OIn case of Skill India Centers, ToT is exempted. The trainer can use the TR Id and proceed.

Will the teachers who will be imparting the training be given any formal training?

There is no any such formal training for the teachers/professor. However, Institutes can decide or advised to assign Subject Matter Experts for these trainings.

From where the institutions will get trainers?

• Trainer/Teacher/Professor available in the own institution with domain experience allowed to impart training under the scheme.
• Institutes is allowed to hire certified Teachers/Trainers from the pool of trainers registered on Skill India Digital Portal.

Is the salary of Trainers being paid by NSDC or school?

• The salary of these trainers will be borne by the Institutions. However, institutions can choose to pay their trainers from the training payout paid by the NSDC.

On which platform will the candidate register themselves for the training?

Candidates will have to register themselves on the Skill India Digital Portal as Learner and Participants.

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What is the process to register candidates on the Skill India Portal?

Candidates will have to register themselves on the Skill India Digital Portal as Learner and Participants.

Step:1 https://admin.skillindiadigital.gov.in/candidate-registration/registration

Step:2 Complete e-KYC

Step:3 After login (e-KYC completed) and select PMKVY.

Step:4 Select the Sub-Scheme from the Skill India Center, click on the Apply button.

Step:5 Job Roles in particular schemes will be visible on the dashboard. Select >> View All to see all the Job Roles and choose the Job Role for which the candidate wants to continue the training.

Step:6 Choose the Sector from the drop-down list.

Step:7 All the Batches which are created under TC Login will be visible under a particular Job Role.

Step:8 Select batch and show interest

Step:9 Fill in all the required details of candidates to show interest.

Step:10 Candidates can select a maximum of 5 batches to show interest in. This request will be triggered to Training Centre (TC) dashboard.

Step:11 Verify the Batch Start Date, Training Centre Name, Training Partner Name, and Batch Timing before showing interest in a particular batch.

Step:12 Login to your TC ID, scroll down and click on View and Manage Candidates

Step:13 Training centre (TC ID) can see all the requests under View and Manage Candidates.

Step:14 All the candidates will be visible under the Pending section till the time Training Centre accept their request one by one.

Step:15 After approval candidates will be visible under the Approved tab and the request will be sent back to the candidate to accept the request from candidate’s login.

Step:16 The request will be visible under the approved section as it is approved by the TC after interest is shown by the candidate. Once the candidate accepts the request it will be moved to the Accepted section.

Step:17 The candidate will be visible under the batch from where Training Centre staff can directly enrol the candidates into the batch and process further with the training.

Step:18 Post acceptance of the request by the candidates, the list of willing candidates will be visible under the show candidates’ interest on TC dashboard.

Step:19 Categorize each candidate by selecting one of the following options and click on submit:

a. In School: Candidates who are a part of the institute pursuing some course in the institute.

b. Out School: Candidates who have been enrolled from outside and are not part of the institute.

Step:20 Complete the batch submission by clicking on the submit to AB button.

What all details are required to register as a candidate on Skill India Digital?

Candidates would require mobile number to register themselves on the Skill India Digital portal. Mobile number should be linked with their Aadhaar Card.

What details are required to complete e-KYC?

Candidates will require their Aadhaar card details to complete their e-KYC

What all details are required to complete PMKVY 4.0 application on Skill India Digital portal?

Candidates will require the following details to complete their PMKVY 4.0 application on the portal:

1. Personal details- Salutation, Full name, Gender, date of birth, region, category

2. Relationship details- Father’s name, mother’s name, marital status

3. Contact details- Email-ID, country code, mobile number

4. Disability details- If any

5. Domicile details- Domicile state, domicile district

6. Address details- Address, State, pin-code, District

7. Training Details- Education, training status, previous experience sector, number of months of previous training, employed, employment status

8. Heard about us

What are the timelines for candidates registration?

Candidate registration – The last date of candidate registrations is 31^st March 2024.

What are the age criteria for -Trainers -Candidates

There are no such age criteria for Trainers. The candidates age should lie in the range of 15-45 years.

What should be the batch size to initiate trainings under Skill India Centers?

The batch size should be a minimum of 10 and maximum 30.

Can a Dropout candidate be replaced by another candidate?

Candidates dropped out of a batch cannot be replaced by another candidate. They must be enrolled into a new batch.

Can we conduct training only on weekends and not on weekdays?

Trainers can take sessions according to their own availability. However, sessions of minimum 2 hours duration and maximum of 8 hours can be conducted in a day.

Can institutions start undertaking trainings with the number of students which are lesser than the target?

Yes, the training numbers should not go beyond the total allocation.

What are candidate level assessments?

Assessment will be conducted for only those trained candidates who have attained 70% attendance throughout the course of the training program

Who will be responsible for assessments of the candidates?

Sector Skill Councils are NCVET approved awarding bodies who will depute certified assessment agency and assessor for conducting the assessment on ground as soon as the training providers complete the training of a batch. Assessment will be conducted for only those trained candidates who have attained 70% attendance throughout the course of the training program.

Who will validate and approve the results uploaded by the Assessment agencies?

Respective Sector Skill Council (SSC) will validate and approve the results uploaded by an Assessment Agency.

Who will be responsible for arranging lab equipment(s) as defined by the respective SSC for conducting assessments?

Training Provider/ Institute delivering training will be responsible for arranging the required lab infrastructure for conducting assessment at the training institute.

Who will pay the assessment fees?

The assessment fees will be paid directly by NSDC to the Awarding Bodies.

Eligibility Criteria for a Candidate to Appear for Assessment?

Candidates who have attained at least 70% attendance against the opted course duration, will be eligible for assessment.

Will candidates be offered an option of re-assessment in case they fail the first assessment?

Yes, candidates can appear for a re-assessment. However, only one chance will be given to the candidates.

Will candidates be charged with re-assessment fees?

No, it will be free of cost.

Can SSC’s or awarding body retain assessment fees paid to the assessment agencies?

Assessment Fee is directly paid to the Assessment agency and the awarding body by NSDC. 80% of the sanctioned assessment fee is directly paid to the Assessment Agency. Balance 20% of the Assessment fee is paid to the respective Awarding Body. Training Providers / Institutes do not need to pay any assessment fee for scheduling the assessments.

In case, the number of candidates appearing for re-assessment is insufficient. Then what can be done?

Candidates from nearby training centres can be clubbed together. Further Provision for online/ remote assessments has also been provisioned under the scheme.

Do Training Providers need to pay reassessment-fee?

No. Training Providers/Institutes do not require to pay any reassessment fee. The scheme allows one time reassessment of Failed/ Not appeared candidates. The reassessment fee for such candidates is borne by the scheme.

Who will be eligible for certification?

Any candidate who successfully passes the assessment is eligible for a Certificate and Marksheet.

Who is responsible for candidate certification?

National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) approved Awarding Bodies will be responsible for certification.

How will the candidates be informed about their certification?

Candidates will be informed about the certificate generation on their registered mobile number & email id once results are declared by the respective awarding body on the Skill India Digital portal.

In what all forms the certificate will be provided to the candidates?

Training provider/ Institute and the Candidate will be able to download the soft copy of the certificate & marksheet from Skill India Digital Portal

How will the QR based digital certificate be provided to the candidates?

Is attendance capturing through Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) compulsory?

Yes, AEBAS is compulsory.

How will the attendance be captured?

The attendance will be captured in two different forms:

I. Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS)

II. Physical attendance through daily attendance register

What should be the minimum attendance criteria for the candidates to appear for assessment?

Minimum 70% of biometric attendance is required for each candidate to appear in all types of training to make the trainee eligible for the assessment.

Can a Candidate mark attendance if he/she does not have an Aadhaar number?

The scheme mandates usage of Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance (AEBAS) system at training centres to monitor the attendance of candidates. Without Aadhaar number the candidate will not be able to mark their attendance.

Is there a time gap required for candidates to re-enrol themselves?

There should be a six- month gap between the date of certification & start date of a subsequent course.

If the institutes are not able to achieve the target allocated to them, will it have any repercussions?

There are no repercussions on institutes if they are not able to achieve the set target. However, institutes are encouraged to achieve what has been allocated to them. The performance of the institutes will be analysed and shall make the basis for subsequent allocations in the next FY.

What are the costs for different categories under Skill India Centers?

Payment will be as per Common Cost Norms (CCN) and category wise cost is given below and attaching job role wise category sheet.

What are the criteria to achieve pay-out milestones for Skill India Centers?

Training cost will be paid in three tranches on achieving 3 different milestones.

• Tranche 1 (30%): On Commencement of training
• Tranche 2 (30%): On batch achieving 70% AEBAS attendance once and 50 % of the training is over.
• Tranche 3 (40%): On Certification (passed candidates only)
• Additionally, 50% of the approved Discounted CCN cost will be paid for OJT Hours

Who will bear the cost of the accommodations provided to the students?

There is no provision for Boarding and Lodging under Skill India Centers.

Is Placement mandatory for this project, and any payout linked to it?

Offering placement to certified candidates can significantly enhance their career prospects, it's important to note that it is not obligatory as per the scheme guidelines.