Youth Empowerment Sphere
(YES Arunachal)
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
Official scheme details, eligibility information and application guidance.
About the Scheme
Brief
Launched in 1950, CTS is the backbone of India's national vocational training system. It provides long-term institutional training in various engineering and non-engineering trades, leading to a National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
Objective
- Ensure a consistent flow of skilled workers for domestic industries
- Raise the quality and quantity of industrial production through systematic training
- Equip educated youth with employable skills for wage or self-employment
- Cultivate a technical and industrial attitude in the younger generation
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum age 14 years as of the first day of the academic session
- Varies by trade, education ranging from 8th pass, 10th pass, to 12th pass
- Selection for admission is strictly on a merit basis
- A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory to appear for final examinations
Benefits
- Recognized Certification: Award of the NTC, which is globally recognized and valid for government/private recruitment
- Stipends/Scholarships: Many states provide monthly stipends (e.g., up to ₹8 lakh family income limit in Maharashtra)
- Fee Exemptions: Girl candidates are often exempted from tuition and examination fees at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs)
- Pathways: Graduates can pursue lateral entry into polytechnic diplomas or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
Nodal Department
Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
- State Departments of Technical Education/Skill Development