Skill Education
Skill Education under NSQF is implemented in 1,741 Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools across Assam (31 are KGBVs).
14 Sectors and 30 Job Roles are running under NSQF-aligned Skill Education.
Six (6) NSDC-affiliated Vocational Training Partners (VTPs) are implementing Skill Education at the school level.
Enrolment (Class IX–XII): 2,62,091 students.
| Samagra Shiksha | 1454 |
| PM-SHRI | 257 |
| PM-CSPY | 30 |
| Total Schools | 1741 |
Scheme-wise Enrolment (Current Year 2024-25)
| Scheme | Class IX | Class X | Class XI | Class XII | Total |
| Samagra Shiksha | 81,657 | 63,890 | 34,413 | 31,579 | 2,11,539 |
| PM-SHRI | 15,951 | 14,428 | 9,353 | 9,604 | 49,336 |
| PM-CSPY | 1,102 | 0 | 114 | 0 | 1,216 |
| Total | 2,62,091 |
District-Wise School Implementation
| District | Schools | District | Schools | District | Schools | ||
| BAKSA | 55 | DIMA HASAO | 14 | MAJULI | 25 | ||
| BARPETA | 81 | GOALPARA | 59 | MORIGAON | 53 | ||
| BISWANATH | 48 | GOLAGHAT | 51 | NAGAON | 91 | ||
| BONGAIGAON | 44 | HAILAKANDI | 45 | NALBARI | 59 | ||
| CACHAR | 73 | HOJAI | 41 | SIVASAGAR | 47 | ||
| CHARAIDEO | 35 | JORHAT | 52 | SONITPUR | 69 | ||
| CHIRANG | 38 | KAMRUP-METRO | 57 | S.SALMARA-MANKACHAR | 27 | ||
| DARRANG | 46 | KAMRUP-RURAL | 76 | SRIBHUMI | 65 | ||
| DHEMAJI | 46 | KARBI ANGLONG | 45 | TINSUKIA | 69 | ||
| DHUBRI | 79 | KOKRAJHAR | 62 | UDALGURI | 48 | ||
| DIBRUGARH | 57 | LAKHIMPUR | 66 | WEST KARBI ANGLONG | 18 |
Grand Total: 33 Districts | 1,741 Schools
Sector-Wise Schools & Trainers Present
|
Sl |
Sector / Trade |
Schools |
Trainers |
|
1 |
Agriculture |
497 |
497 |
|
2 |
Apparels |
100 |
100 |
|
3 |
Automotive |
322 |
322 |
|
4 |
Beauty & Wellness |
157 |
157 |
|
5 |
Electronics & Hardware |
173 |
173 |
|
6 |
Healthcare |
528 |
528 |
|
7 |
IT/ITeS |
640 |
640 |
|
8 |
Private Security* |
77 |
77 |
|
9 |
Retail |
375 |
375 |
|
10 |
Tourism & Hospitality |
368 |
368 |
|
11 |
Telecom |
40 |
40 |
|
12 |
Food Processing |
56 |
56 |
|
13 |
Media & Entertainment |
36 |
36 |
|
14 |
Power |
58 |
58 |
|
|
Total |
3,427 |
3,427 |
Private Security phased out from AY 2025-26. For the current Academic year there is no fresh enrolment under Private Security Sector.
14 Sectors & 30 Job Roles under NSQF
|
# |
Sector / Trade |
Job Role: Class IX–X |
Job Role: Class XI–XII |
|
1 |
IT/ITeS |
Domestic Data Entry Operator |
CRM Domestic Voice |
|
2 |
Retail |
Retail Store Operations Assistant |
Retail Sales Associate |
|
3 |
Agriculture |
Solanaceous Crop Cultivator / Dairy Worker |
Floriculturist / Dairy Farmer |
|
4 |
Healthcare |
Home Health Aide-Trainee |
General Duty Assistant-Trainee |
|
5 |
Tourism & Hospitality |
Food & Beverage Service Associate |
Customer Service Executive |
|
6 |
Beauty & Wellness |
Assistant Beauty Therapist |
Beauty Therapist |
|
7 |
Automotive |
Four-Wheeler Service Assistant |
Four-Wheeler Service Technician |
|
8 |
Electronics & Hardware |
Field Technician-Home Appliances |
Field Technician-Wireman Control Panel |
|
9 |
Apparels |
Sewing Machine Operator |
Self-Employed Tailor |
|
10 |
Telecom |
Optical Fiber Splicer |
Optical Fiber Technician |
|
11 |
Food Processing |
Baking Technician |
Craft Baker |
|
12 |
Power |
Consumer Energy Meter Technician |
Cable Jointer & Electrical Power System |
|
13 |
Media & Entertainment |
Story Board Artist |
Texturing Artist |
|
14 |
Private Security* |
Security Guard |
Unarmed Security Guard |
Private Security phased out from AY 2025-26. For the current Academic year there is no fresh enrolment under Private Security Sector.
Major Activities of Skill Education
| Theory & Practical Class | Industry & Field visits |
| Qualified Vocational Trainers deliver regular classes as per PSSCIVE curriculum | Hands-on exposure and industry experience through organized visits |
| Guest Lecturers | Assessment and Certification |
| 10 guest lectures per class per trade annually by industry experts | Conducted by respective Sector Skill Councils for Class X & XII |
| Books and Raw Materials | Career Guidance & Job Melas |
| PSSCIVE-aligned textbooks and raw materials distributed to students | Zonal-level Job Melas, mock interviews and livelihood activities |
| Training of Trainers | Lab Setup |
| Induction and in-service training for all vocational trainers | Sector-wise labs established per PSSCIVE tools & equipment guidelines |
Assessment & Certification
Up to the academic year 2024–25, assessment and certification of students under Skill Education were conducted by the respective Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), in addition to the Board Examination of the Skill Subject as an elective.
From the academic year 2025–26, the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), has been recognized by NCVET as an Awarding and Assessing Body for assessment & certification of the students as per NCVET norms.
Students Certified (Last 4 Years)
| Year | Class X | Class XII |
| 2022-23 | 19,065 | 12,393 |
| 2023-24 | 24,579 | 16,858 |
| 2024-25 | 48,429 | 31,892 |
| 2025-26 | 81,219 | 41533 |
| Total | 1,73,292 | 1,02,676 |
Online Monitoring Tool for Skill Education
Mobile App
Web Portal
Upcoming: Hub & Spoke Model with TATA-NELCO
Secondary schools are being upgraded into State Vocational Training Centers (SVTCs) under the Hub & Spoke Model in partnership with TATA-NELCO, with a focus on advanced skill education for students of Classes IX–XII.
01 : Artificial Intelligence
02 : Design & Innovation
03 : Industrial Robotics
04 : Computer-Aided Machining
05 : AR / VR
06 : Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
07 : Automobile & EV Technology
08: Additive Manufacturing
09 : Drone Technology
10 : Household Electronics
EMBOSS PAINTING MAKING
Emboss painting is an artistic technique where raised patterns are created on fabric using special paints and tools.
Students in the Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Trade Lab learned:
• Designing and embossing patterns on fabric
• Use of fabric paints and other materials
• Applications in fashion designing and textile printing
GAMUCHA MAKING
Gamucha is a traditional hand-woven cotton towel of Assam with deep cultural and economic significance.
Students were taught:
• Basic weaving skills using traditional methods
• Cultural heritage and significance of Gamucha
• Potential for self-employment and small-scale business ventures
SOAP MAKING IN BEAUTY & WELLNESS TRADE
Soap making is an essential skill in the Beauty & Wellness sector, offering avenues for homemade skincare product businesses.
Students were trained in:
• Soap formulation process including mixing, molding, and curing
• Selection of natural ingredients
• Packaging and branding concepts for commercial production
• business ideas, promoting self-reliance and market-driven skills
This activity encouraged students to explore sustainable
GARMENT STITCHING – SELF SHOWCASE
The highlight of this activity was the self-showcasing session, where students proudly wore and presented their own stitched outfits.
Key outcomes:
• Boosted student confidence
• Nurtured creativity and design thinking
• Real-time experience of fashion presentation
• Industry-ready vocational skills
Different activites under Skill Education are as follows:
Hydroponics unit - Agriculture trade
Practical classes under IT-ITeS trade
Hands on Skill training under the Tourism & Hospitality trade
Staking under Agriculture trade
