CHENNAI – 3 Nov, 2026 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today formally recognised 19 reputed institutions as Centres of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills). The Certificates of Recognition were presented by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE, during a ceremony held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The recognition is valid from 9 October 2026 to 8 October 2029.
The institutions have been empanelled through the Green Channel provided under the Guidelines for Empanelment of Centres of Excellence-Skills and Vocational Training Centres. The mechanism offers an expedited route for eligible institutions of established standing, including Institutes of National Importance, ITIs upgraded under PM-SETU, and Skilling Centres of Excellence operated or empanelled by Central Ministries, Departments and State Governments. Under this route, institutions submit essential information and their applications are placed directly before the Executive Committee for consideration, without nomination or the regular evaluation process. The mechanism seeks to accelerate empanelment of reputed and high-quality institutions through a streamlined approval process.