Registration opens for India Skills Competition 2025; winners to represent Nation at WorldSkills 2026

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today opened the registration link for the India Skills Competition (ISC) 2025. The biennial competition is designed to identify, nurture, and reward India’s most talented youth, preparing them to represent the nation on international stages and showcase their skill and expertise. The competition aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in vocational education and to recognise the importance of skilled work in today’s economy. The competition will feature 63 skills for which participants from all 36 states and union territories will compete. The competition is open to all Indian nationals, with participants required to meet specific age criteria. The minimum age is 16 years, and the maximum age limit is 25 years. For certain advanced technology skills, such as cyber security, mechatronics, and aircraft maintenance, among others, participants must be born on or after 1 January 2001. Interested persons can register at or via the Skill India Digital Hub portal. The last date to complete the registration is the 30th of September. Winners of the national competition will receive extensive training and mentorship to represent India at the WorldSkills Competition 2026 and other international forums.