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- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Established
- 1958
- Type
- Autonomous College
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Approvals
- NCVT/DGT
- NAAC grade
- Not Applicable
- Annual fees
- Total intake
- 500 seats
- Official website
- dgt.gov.in
Overview
The National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Chennai is a premier vocational training institute under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, serving as a regional hub for craftsman and instructor training in Tamil Nadu and South India.
NSTI Chennai runs Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) and Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) programs across engineering and non-engineering trades, with its National Trade Certificates recognized by public sector undertakings, private industry, and defence recruitment.
Admission is through direct or online counseling conducted by the training directorate, with eligibility based on class 8, 10, or 12 pass depending on the trade selected. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
Fee structure by quota
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Courses offered
Admission
Eligibility
Class 8, 10 or 12 pass depending on the trade selected
Admission process
Direct/online counseling conducted by the state or central training directorate
Placements
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Campus & facilities
- Engineering
- and
- non-engineering
- trade
- workshops
- Library
- Hostel
- placement
- cell
Address
Guindy Industrial Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600032Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CTS and CITS?
CTS trains craftsmen in specific trades, while CITS trains instructors who go on to teach at ITIs and NSTIs.