Detailed consultation with ICTA-JK (80+ companies) for demand analysis. ICTA-JK is registered under the Societies Act and empanelled in the IT Task Force of J&K's IT Department.

ICTA-JK reviewed NSQF courses submitted by NIELIT J&K and suggested courses aligned with current in-demand verticals of the local IT industry (Annexure 1).

Proposed a Job Readiness Assessment & Preparation Program including Communication Tests, Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interviews (PI) to improve placements.

ICTA expressed willingness for industry-academia interactions — guest lectures, workshops, internships, and placements (Letter attached as Annexure 1).

An Expert Committee will review the course basket per NCVET/NSQC recommendations — courses may be replaced while maintaining total training target.

Programme conducted at four NIELIT Centers in J&K and Ladakh — and their extension centers — over three years. Off-campus batches may be conducted at recognized institutions with required infrastructure.

Applications invited via online portal with publicity through dailies, websites, and direct counseling. Candidate lists from Dept. of Social Welfare, SC/ST Development, Women & Child Development, and employment exchanges.

Registration on first-come, first-served basis through web portal. Admission after due shortlisting and scrutiny.

Course openings announced well in advance on the NIELIT portal.

A three-member selection committee — two internal + one from Dept. of Social Welfare — selects candidates with merit-based selection for SC/ST candidates.

State-of-the-art centres at NIELIT Srinagar, Leh, and Kargil featuring high-end computers, official venues for state and central examinations — reducing travel outside the region.

Existing labs at Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, and Kargil upgraded with advanced tools and industry-standard equipment in IT, Electronics, Robotics & Engineering — providing hands-on experience aligned with industry trends.

Uniform examinations across all Skill Development Centers ensuring consistent competency standards. Post-training assessment by NIELIT HQ's Exam Wing.

Successful candidates receive NSQF certificates as per NIELIT's standard procedure. All participants receive a participation certificate from their respective NIELIT Centre.

Designed to equip candidates to secure, retain, and advance in employment. Delivered in collaboration with ICTA-JK and industry partners.

Skill Development & Placement Cell organises campus/off-campus drives and Rojgar Melas with Sub-Regional Employment Officers and State Employment Exchanges.

Model Career Centre (MCC) at NIELIT Srinagar under the National Career Service (NCS) Project connects youth with local job opportunities.