IndiaSkills Competition is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to promote and recognize excellence in vocational skills.

The Competition is designed to demonstrate the highest standards of skilling and offers a platform for young people to showcase their talent at the national level which then makes them eligible for participation in the WorldSkills competition held at a global stage in a different country every two years.

The IndiaSkills Competition—regional and national—is held every two years with the support of State Governments, Industry, Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs), Corporates, and Partner institutes. IndiaSkills Competition has the potential to reach the grassroots level and make an impact.

This edition of the Competition witnessed participation from over 650 competitors representing all 34 States and Union Territories, competing across 63 skills. The Competition was conducted with 20 offsite skills hosted at specialized institutions and industry locations across India, while the onsite competition was held at India Expo Mart & Centre, Greater Noida, in 43 skills.

The IndiaSkills Competition pathway identified and nurtured skilled youth through a structured multi-level process, progressing from grassroots participation to national excellence and international opportunities.

Stage 1: Track I (District/State) and Track II (Sector Skill Councils – SSCs)

• The first stage focused on the grassroots identification of skilled youth across the country and served as the foundation of the competition ecosystem.
• Competitions were conducted by States and Union Territories (UTs) under Track I and by Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) under Track II.
• The stage emphasized mass participation, inclusivity, and talent discovery across different regions and sectors.

Stage 2: Five (5) Regional Competitions

• The second stage brought together the top performers from State and SSC competitions to compete at the regional level, raising the standard of performance and competitiveness.
• Top performer from Track I and II advanced to the Regional Competitions representing their respective regions.
• Regions were grouped geographically into North, South, East, West, and Northeast to ensure balanced participation.

Stage 3: National Competition (IndiaSkills Competition 2025–26)

• The final stage culminated in the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26, where the best competitors from all regions competed at the national level.
• Top performers demonstrated advanced technical skills and professional excellence across multiple skill categories.
• National winners formed the talent pool for international exposure and advanced training.

To download the result summary of the IndiaSkills 2025-2026 National Competition, Click Here.