Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Department: null
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.

Benefits:
> **Short-Term Skill Training:** 

- Training duration ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks.
- Courses are modular and industry-oriented.

> **Industry-Relevant Courses:**

- Training provided in emerging sectors such as:

  - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  - Cloud Computing
  - Cyber Security
  - CAD/CAM/CNC
  - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  - Automobile Engineering
  - Welding Technology
  - Electronics and Electrical Systems
  - Solar Technology
  - Fashion Designing
  - Aeronautical Structure

> **Tailor-Made Training Programs:**

- Courses are designed according to the requirements of industries and establishments.

> **Skill Upgradation:**

- Helps industrial workers, engineers, and technicians update skills with the latest technologies.

> **Infrastructure Support:**

- Access to workshops, laboratories, library, hostel, and training facilities.

> **Affordable Fee Structure:**

- Application Fee: ₹100/- per participant per course
- Gymkhana Fee: ₹10/- per course
- Tuition Fee (Per Week):

  - Government Departments: ₹1,250/- (Regular), ₹2,500/- (Tailor-made)
  - Medium/Large Industries: ₹2,000/- (Regular), ₹4,000/- (Tailor-made)
  - Small Scale Industries/Private Candidates: ₹1,000/-
  - Technical Institutes: ₹1,000/- (Regular), ₹2,000/- (Tailor-made)
  - State Directorates: NIL

> **Hostel Facility:**

- Limited hostel available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Charges: ₹100/- per day per participant.

> **Mode of Disbursement:** Training services are provided directly through NSTIs at Mumbai, Kanpur, Howrah, Hyderabad (Vidyanagar), Chennai, Hyderabad (Ramanthapur), Ludhiana, Dehradun, Calicut, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and other centres.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have a minimum qualification of ITI, Diploma, or Engineering in the relevant trade or branch.
1. The applicant who is currently appearing in ITI/Diploma/Engineering may also apply.
1. The applicant may be an industrial worker, technician, supervisor, or engineer.
1. The applicant from government departments or the private sector with a technical qualification can apply.
1. The applicant from the public sector or private industry personnel may apply.
1. The applicant with experience in the relevant field may also take admission.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Identify the relevant AVTS short-term course from the course schedule.
Prepare nomination/application for the selected course.
Submit the nomination to NSTI at least 15 days before the course commencement.
Obtain the application form through the institute's communication (offline/official contact).
Make payment of the application fee of ₹100/- and the gymkhana fee of ₹10/-.
Prepare Demand Draft in favour of:
“Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO), RDAT-UP”, payable at NSTI.
Submit the Demand Draft at the time of admission or pay through the available online mode.
Report to NSTI on the course start date.
Pay the tuition fee on the first day of course commencement.
If required, apply for hostel facility (subject to availability).
Attend training from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Monday to Friday).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
Identity Proof (Any One): Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / NPR Card
Educational Qualification Certificate (SSC / ITI / Diploma / Degree in Engineering – as applicable to prove eligibility)
Proof of Ongoing ITI Training (only for candidates claiming fee exemption)
Passport Size Photograph