National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has signed agreements with following organisations to grant them recognition as an Awarding Body (Dual Category)
- Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited
- Council of Architecture
- Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)
- Max Healthcare Institute Ltd: It will design and deliver industry-aligned programs in accordance with NCVET standards through its academic arm MIME (Max Institute of Medical Education).
What are NCVET-recognized Awarding Bodies (ABs) ?
- They are authorized entities that create, assess, and certify NSQF-aligned vocational qualifications, ensuring industry relevance and quality.
- Role: ABs are responsible for curriculum design, training provider approval, assessment, and issuing certificates for approved vocational qualifications.
NCVET Recognition Categories:
- Standard AB: Authorized to award certificates for approved qualifications.
- Dual Category AB: Authorized to train, assess, and certify learners directly in their own campuses or managed centers.
- Significance: Recognition by NCVET ensures adherence to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) standards.
About National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)
- It is India’s apex regulator for the vocational education and training (VET) ecosystem.
- Established Year: December 2018
- Parent Ministry: It functions as an autonomous, non-statutory body under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- Core Purpose and Origins: NCVET was created by merging two existing bodies to unify a fragmented regulatory landscape:
- National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT): Formerly responsible for long-term vocational training.
- National Skill Development Agency (NSDA): Formerly focused on short-term skilling and policy.
Key Functions
- Recognition and Regulation: It recognizes Awarding Bodies (ABs) and Assessment Agencies (AAs), setting the standards they must follow to operate.
- Qualification Approval: NCVET approves vocational qualifications, ensuring they align with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
- Quality Assurance: It monitors the performance of training providers indirectly through its recognized ABs and AAs to ensure market relevance and excellence.
- Grievance Redressal: It provides a platform for stakeholders to resolve issues related to skilling and certification.