GOVERNMENT OF INDIA REGULATORY BODY

National Council for Vocational Training

In pursuance of the 1951 recommendations from the All India Council for Technical Education, the Government of India recognized the urgent need for a central agency to coordinate training programs nationwide. The goal was to establish a uniform standard of craftsmanship and award certificates of proficiency on an All-India basis.

This lead to the establishment of the National Council for Vocational Training (N.C.V.T) in 1956. By setting a national standard, the N.C.V.T. ensures that every certificate holder possesses a recognized degree of skill, facilitating the mobility of tradesmen and enhancing their employment opportunities across various engineering and building trades.

Key Responsibilities of N.C.V.T:

  • Prescribing standard curricula for Craftsman Training.
  • Advising the Central Government on overall training policies.
  • Conducting All India Trade Tests (AITT).
  • Awarding the prestigious National Trade Certificates (NTC).

Council Composition

Chaired By The Union Minister of Labour
Represented Members

Central & State Govt. Departments, Employers' Organizations, Workers' Organizations, and Professional Learned Bodies.

Note: The State Council for Vocational Training (S.C.V.T) operates at the state level to assist the National Council in implementing these standards.