Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) is an initiative by the Tata Group that, in partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, is setting up IIS Mumbai and IIS Ahmedabad. Backed by Tata values and governance, we deliver industry-grade, outcome-driven training in emerging technical and service skills. Tata IIS aims to turn India’s demographic advantage into workplace excellence. Tata IIS offers skill-based programmes across Advanced Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles, Hospitality, and Retail at IIS Ahmedabad and IIS Mumbai. Courses include Automation, Robotics, 3D Printing, Arc Welding, CNC Operations, EV Service & Battery Specialisation, Professional Cooking (IIS Ahmedabad), and Retail Sales (IIS Mumbai). New programmes in Electronics, EV, Hospitality, and Advanced Manufacturing are planned. National Skills Test (NST) National Skills Test (NST) is the gateway into Tata IIS. One test. One shot at a real job in Manufacturing or EV. Anyone from 10th pass to B.Tech. can appear - no college rank needed, no board percentage cutoff. It's Your Entry Ticket: Clear NST → get shortlisted → join a Tata IIS program matched to your education. Simple. Merit-based. Transparent. No Bias, No Shortcuts: NST doesn't care which school you went to or what marks you scored. It tests how you think and solve problems - everyone starts equal. 1.5–2 hour test at an authorised centre near you. Held twice a year. Miss September - next is March 2027. Build Careers Through Skills Clear NST and join a program where 70% of learning is hands-on-real machines, real tools, real industry. Graduate into a job at companies like Tata Motors, TVS Motors, Ather and more. 70% Hands-On Training: You learn by doing - FANUC & ABB robots, Siemens PLCs, CNC machines, EV systems and more. Not classroom slides. Direct Placement Support: Tata IIS connects you to hiring companies. Graduates placed at Tata Motors, TVS Motors, Ather, Ford, and more. Residential Program: Train on campus in Mumbai or Ahmedabad. Stay is arranged off-campus. Food, accommodation & transport included in your fee. Courses Offered Automation Robotics CAD / CAM CNC Machining Welding Electric Vehicles Mechatronics Eligibility Criteria Eligibility ranges from 10th/12th pass candidates to graduates and working professionals, depending on the course. Each programme has defined criteria aligned to the required skill level. Industry Readiness Program (IRP / IRP+ / IRPx) - 6 Months Industry Readiness Program (IRP) Courses Advanced Arc Welding Techniques: MIG/MAG processes, welding safety, and fabrication practices. Electric Vehicle Service Specialist: EV components, service operations, fault diagnosis & troubleshooting. Eligibility 10th Pass or ITI Passout Age: 18 - 24 Industry Readiness Program+ (IRP+) Courses CNC Operations: Tools, Offsets & Production Practices: Setup basics, tooling, measurement instruments, safety. Electric Vehicle Service Advisor: Service workflow, customer handling, basic diagnostics. Eligibility 12th Pass, ITI, or Graduates (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Ed., BCA, BBM, BBA, BHM, BHTM, BBI, BBS) Age: 18 - 24 Industry Readiness Program x (IRPx) Course Industrial Maintenance Specialist: Preventive maintenance, safety, basic troubleshooting. Eligibility ITI Passout Age: 18 - 24 Diploma in Engineering (DAP / DAP+) - 3 Months Digital Application Program Course CAD/CAM for Product & Part Manufacturing: 2D/3D basics, toolpaths, drawing standards, exports. Eligibility Diploma in Engineering - Final Year or Completed Age: 18 - 27 Digital Application Program+ (DAP+) Courses CNC Programming Foundations: System flow, integration points, documentation, testing. Advanced Automation Programming & System Design: PLC, SCADA–HMI monitoring, and EPLAN/ETAP design. Eligibility B.E. / B.Tech. - Final Year or Completed Applied Skills Program (ASP / ASP+) - 6 Months Applied Skills Program (ASP) Course Automation Systems & Industrial Control Fundamentals: Control panels, PLC wiring, safety relays, testing. Eligibility Diploma in Engineering - Final Year or Completed Applied Skills Program+ (ASP+) Courses Robotics & Collaborative Automation Essentials: Cobots, safety zones, end-effectors, integration basics. EV Powertrain Architecture & Battery Systems: Battery packs, BMS basics, safety, diagnostics overview. Eligibility B.E. / B.Tech. - Final Year or Completed Duration and Format of the Courses Course durations range from short-term modules (as brief as one day) to intensive programmes lasting up to six months. The courses are offered in offline, online, and hybrid formats. Application Cost NST registration fees start at ₹99 for female, SC/ST/OBC candidates, and go up to ₹499 for male general category candidates with degree or diploma qualifications. Registration Link Click Here to register for National Skills Test (NST) Related Links Visit https://nst.tataiis.org to know more details about the following: NST Brochure NST Syllabus NST Mock Test Behavioral Psychometric Test NST Sample Papers by Program Sources National Skills Test (NST) Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS)