. NEW DELHI: The skill development ministry has graded nearly 15,000 private and govt industrial training institutes (ITIs) with over 14 lakh students in line with an exercise similar to National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which ranks higher education institutions.For the 2026-27 academic year, 466 ITIs attained a grade above 9, on a scale of 10, as against 403 last year. Govt ITI, World Bank (Mahila) in Meerut received the highest grade (9.8), followed by Govt ITI in Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Dalmia Pvt ITI in Sundargarh (Odisha) and Govt ITI (Jhansi), each receiving a grade of 9.7.Nearly 11,600 ITIs received a grade above 4, compared with 11,928 last year. A grade above 4 enables ITIs to add new-age courses, such as 3D printing, internet of things, drone technician, solar technician, among others. In all, 126 ITIs are categorised as non-graded (NG) for the want of sufficient data as these are newly established ITIs.Directorate General of Training, the apex nodal agency for regulating vocational training, developed a grading scale between 0 and 10, based on eight parameters. Of the eight, admission (30%) and passing results (30%) have the highest weighting for the current academic year, followed by a computer-based examination (10%) and average marks obtained (10%). Enrolment of women and diversity in trades which includes new emerging courses weighed 5% each.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi, Trump Hold Bilateral Talks On Hormuz, Seafarers, Defence, Trade TiesSpeaker to Hear TMC and Rebel Camps Before Deciding on Breakaway Faction’s Claim’If India Comes Under Attack And Modi Is The Leader, US Will Help’: Trump’It’s A Rough…’: Trump Reacts To Indian Seafarers’ Deaths As PM Modi Raises ConcernsAfter BJP Exit, Annamalai Eyes New Political Party With Growing Membership Base’We Are Prepared’: Akhilesh Yadav Rejects Split Buzz, Accuses BJP of Engineering Defections | WatchRevolt-Hit TMC Asked to Vacate Kolkata Headquarters Amid Lease DisputeIndia Blocks Telegram Ahead Of NEET Re-Exam, But It Remains Operational On VPNAs NEET Re-Exam Nears, Two Young Aspirants Die By Suicide In Delhi And DehradunUS Map Shows PoJK As Pakistan’s Part, Drops ‘Indo’ From Pacific Command Name123Photostories5 luxury residential regions in Greater Noida attracting premium homebuyersWhat to do when your child is angry: Parents share most effective techniques that almost invariably workedRupali Ganguly’s rise to fame: From a filmmaker’s daughter to Indian television’s leading ladyHow to recognize manipulation: 5 life skills parents must teach children6 fun, cute and unique souvenirs you must bring home from JapanYou may not notice these health problems after 40 until it’s too late: The essential tests every man needsTop 10 safest countries in the world in 2026; what travellers should know5 signs of narcissism – And 3 ways on how to deal with a narcissist, reveals pyschologist Dr Ramani DurvasulaPrincess Diana’s timeless beauty secrets that are still relevant today10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by spring flowers123Hot PicksLionel Messi WifeVaibhav SooryavanshiDehradun NEET Aspirant DieTommy Fleetwood WifeScottie SchefflerIND vs AFG ScorecardUGC NET admit cardNHL TradeDayton BramhallTop TrendingSairaj BahutaleFrance vs Senegal Live ScoreKarley SwindelFIFA World Cup 2026Jewar Noida International AirportHormuz BlockadeSpaceXCBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Eknath ShindeAustria vs Jordan Match Result
NEW DELHI: The skill development ministry has graded nearly 15,000 private and govt industrial training institutes (ITIs) with over 14 lakh students in line with an exercise similar to National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which ranks higher education institutions.For the 2026-27 academic year, 466 ITIs attained a grade above 9, on a scale of 10, as against 403 last year. Govt ITI, World Bank (Mahila) in Meerut received the highest grade (9.8), followed by Govt ITI in Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Dalmia Pvt ITI in Sundargarh (Odisha) and Govt ITI (Jhansi), each receiving a grade of 9.7.Nearly 11,600 ITIs received a grade above 4, compared with 11,928 last year. A grade above 4 enables ITIs to add new-age courses, such as 3D printing, internet of things, drone technician, solar technician, among others. In all, 126 ITIs are categorised as non-graded (NG) for the want of sufficient data as these are newly established ITIs.Directorate General of Training, the apex nodal agency for regulating vocational training, developed a grading scale between 0 and 10, based on eight parameters. Of the eight, admission (30%) and passing results (30%) have the highest weighting for the current academic year, followed by a computer-based examination (10%) and average marks obtained (10%). Enrolment of women and diversity in trades which includes new emerging courses weighed 5% each.
