The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has announced the commencement of admissions for the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) for the academic year 2025-26. The move aims to strengthen the pipeline of certified instructors for Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India.
Eligible candidates with National Trade Certificate (NTC), National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), Diploma, or Degree — including those appearing for final-year exams — can apply online at www.nimionlineadmission.in from May 8 to May 28, 2025. Admission will be granted based on the All-India Common Entrance Test (AICET), a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for June 15, 2025, at various centres across the country.
Training will be imparted in 41 trades, including 28 engineering and 13 non-engineering disciplines, through National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) and Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToTs). The CITS program, recognized by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), has trained 45,025 instructors between 2019 and 2024. In Guwahati, technical institutes anticipate heightened interest, with local industry players viewing the scheme as an opportunity to address the region’s growing demand for certified vocational trainers. The initiative is expected to significantly impact Assam’s skill ecosystem and employment readiness.
