North East Skill Centre
About this scheme
The North East Skill Centre (NESC) is a premier skill development institute in Assam, established as a joint international initiative between the Government of Assam and the Government of Singapore. Operating under the aegis of the Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) and in collaboration with ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, the center is designed to elevate the state's vocational training to international standards.
Key Highlights & Capacity
- International standards: The curriculum and training frameworks are modeled after Singapore's renowned Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) standards to ensure high quality and global employability for the youth of the North East.- Target Capacity: Envisioned to produce 400 trained candidates annually.- Placements: Above 90% and students have already secured prestigious international placements, including locations like Lulu Mall in Dubai.
Offered Programs
NESC offers one-year certification programs focused on high-demand, service-oriented industries:
- Hospitality – Food & Beverage Service
- Hospitality – Housekeeping
- Retail Service
- Beauty & Wellness
Benefits
NESC will produce 400 trained candidates annually and offer a one-year certification program in
- Hospitality - Food & Beverage Service - 100 Nos
- Hospitality – Housekeeping - 100 Nos
- Retail Service - 100 Nos
- Beauty & Wellness - 100 Nos
- International Certification: Graduate with a globally recognized 1-year certificate developed in collaboration with ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore.1. Global Career Opportunities: Access direct placement pathways to top-tier international and domestic employers (such as Lulu Mall, Dubai).1. Industry-Aligned Training: Learn from a cutting-edge curriculum specifically designed to meet the real-world demands of high-growth sectors (Hospitality, Retail, and Beauty & Wellness).1. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Train in premier, modern facilities equipped with industry-standard labs and equipment.1. Personalized Attention: Benefit from focused learning environments with restricted batch sizes capped at 100 students per course.1. Government-Backed Credibility: Gain a highly subsidized, quality-assured education under the aegis of the Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM).
Who is Eligible
- Educational Qualification & Age Limit: 12th Pass and age between 17 and 25.1. Domicile Reservation: 80% seats are reserved for domiciles of Assam. If reserved seats remain vacant, they may be allotted to students from other states.1. Physical Fitness Requirement: All the Candidates shall be required to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission.
How to Apply
Offline
REGISTRATION
- Online Applications open- New admissions open every year on a first‑come, first‑served basis after counselling at NESC. The academic session starts in July, and late admissions are permitted till August depending on seat availability.
Candidates must submit original documents during admission:
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Age Proof
- Passport Size Photos
- Online Fee Payment Receipt
- Self-attested photocopies of all documents
REGISTRATION, CAUTION MONEY & TUITION FEE
- Total Tuition Fee INR 16,200/- (Non-Refundable) per candidate has to be deposited on quarterly basis (@ INR 4050/- × 4).
- Caution money INR 1000/- per candidate (one time) has to be deposited at the time of admission. This amount is refundable after completion of the training.
- Pupil Fund INR 500/- (Non-Refundable) per candidate has to be deposited at the time of admission.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof with date of birth
- 10+2 Passing certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner
- 80% of the seats will be reserved for domiciles of Assam. However, in case the seats reserved for the domiciles of Assam remain vacant, then the vacant seats may be allotted to students of other states
Who Is Not Eligible
- Candidates without intermediate (10+2) qualification
- Candidates age not between 17 and 25
- Candidates not having Medical Physical Fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to take admission
Admission is direct of first come basis and happens every year in July as session starts.
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