Renewed interest follows Team India’s interaction with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after its Top 10 finish at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reopened the registration window for IndiaSkills Competition 2026–27 till 19 October 2026, following many requests from institutions and aspiring participants. The decision comes amidst renewed interest in skill competitions consequent to the exemplary performance of Team India at WorldSkills Competition Shanghai where, the contingent secured 10th position globally, winning six Silver Medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence.
This momentum was further strengthened when Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hosted Team India’s WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competitors at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, on 9 October 2026. His interaction celebrated the achievements of India’s skilled youth and underscored the importance of vocational excellence in national development. Following the interaction, the Ministry received numerous requests from institutions and aspiring participants to reopen registrations for IndiaSkills 2026–27. In response, the registration window has been reopened till 19 October 2026, providing more young people an opportunity to showcase their skills, compete at the national level and work towards representing India on the global stage.
IndiaSkills 2026–27 has already received approx. 4.0 Lakh registrations, reflecting the interest among young people in demonstrating their capabilities and competing against nationally and internationally benchmarked standards. The eligible aspirants who could not register earlier, can now avail the opportunity to complete their applications on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) by 19 October 2026.
Organized under the aegis of MSDE, with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) as the implementation partner, IndiaSkills 2026–27 covers 63 industry-relevant skill categories across manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital technologies, creative industries and services.
The competition provides a structured pathway through district/zonal, state, regional and national levels, enabling talented young people to demonstrate their skills, receive expert guidance and progress towards opportunities to represent India at international skill competitions.
The Ministry has encouraged State Governments, UT administrations, Industrial Training Institutes, Polytechnics, Colleges, Skill Training Institutions and industry partners to disseminate information about the reopened window and facilitate registrations. The additional opportunity aims to widen participation and bring more aspiring skill champions into the competition.
Team India secured 10th position at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, winning six Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, improving upon its 13th-place finish at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. India’s largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors participated across 63 skills. Their performance has brought national attention to the opportunities that skills, specialized training and sustained preparation can create for young Indians.
Registrations close on 19 October 2026.
Register at: https://www.skillindiadigital.gov.in/india-skills-competition
