SARV SKILL TRAINING PARTNER

PMKVY FRANCHISE

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Franchise / Pmkvy

Franchise / Pmkvy 2.0 Franchise

PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA FRANCHISE

5 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT PMKVY 2.0

1.Duration

Unlike the previous phase of the scheme that was for FY 2015-16, the new phase is for 4 years
(2016-20).The increased duration will help uninterrupted and continuous implementation of the
scheme. This move will positively affect the outcome and the overall impact on skill
development and employment ecosystem.

2.Social Target

The new phase will have a target of skill development of 1 Crore youth over a period of 4
years. This target is more than 4 times the target of the inaugural phase of PMKVY. This
makes PMKVY as one of the largest skill development programs globally.Out of the total target
of 1 crore,75 lakhs will be fresh skilling and 25 lakhs will be for Recognition of Prior
Learning(RPL) of existing workforce.

3.Budget

The Government has allocated a budget of Rs.12000 Crore towards the next phase of the
scheme. It highlights the importance and priority Government is giving for resource mobilization
for the success of Skill India Mission. This will further augment the Countrys position in
becoming the Skill Capital of the World.

4.Coverage

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To ensure wide and equitable coverage, the scheme has special provisions for residential
training for People with Disability(PWD),North Eastern Region(NER),Kashmir & Keh
region,Andaman ,Nicobar,Lakshadweep and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra(Model Skills Centres) will be established in each district of the
country to ensure inclusiveness and to make skill development more aspirational .

The addition of residential training component to PMKVY will encourage enrollment,

participation, and completion of training and will give the much-needed support to special areas
and groups.

5.Implementation

The implementation of the scheme has been entrusted to National Skill Development
Corporation(NSDC). State Governments and State Skill Development Missions (SSDM) will
also be involved for implementation of one fourth of both the financial and social targets.

PMKVY FRANCHISE/PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA FRANCHISE

PMKVY is Approved for another four years (2016-2020) to benefit 10 million youth, Allocated
Budget 12,000 Crores
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme
is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will
help them in securing a better livelihood. Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will
also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

The Union Cabinet on 13th July 2016, Approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
Yojana(PMKVY) with an outlay of Rs.12000 crore to impart skill training to one crore people
over the next four years(2016-2020). Pmkvy will impart fresh training to 60 lakh youths and
certify skills of 40 lakh persons acquired non-formally under the Recognition of Prior
Learning(RPL). The target allocation between fresh trainings and RPL will be flexible and
interchangeable depending on functional and operational requirements, an official statement
said.

The Scheme, completely aligned to the common norms as notified earlier, would move to grant
based model where the training and assessment cost would be directly reimbursed to training
providers and assessing bodies in accordance to the Common Norms.

Financial Support to Trainees will be given in the form of travel allowance, boarding and
lodging costs, Post Placement Support would be given directly to the beneficiaries through
Direct Benefit transfer(DBT).

Disbursement of training Cost to Training Partners will be linked to Aadhar and Biometrics for
Better Transparency and targeting. Skill Training would be done based on industry led
standards aligned to the National Skill Qualification Framework(NSQF).

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PMKVY 2.0 FRANCHISE

Key Components of the Scheme:

1. Short Term Training

The Short Term Training imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs) is expected to benefit
candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart
from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs
shall also impart training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy.
Duration of the training varies per job role, ranging between 150 and 300 hours. Upon
successful completion of their assessment, candidates shall be provided placement assistance
by Training Partners (TPs). Under PMKVY, the entire training and assessment fees are paid by
the Government. Payouts shall be provided to the TPs in alignment with the Common Norms.
Trainings imparted under the Short Term Training component of the Scheme shall be NSQF
Level 5 and below.

2. Recognition of Prior Learning

Individuals with prior learning experience or skills shall be assessed and certified under the
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the Scheme. RPL aims to align the
competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the NSQF. Project Implementing
Agencies (PIAs), such as Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) or any other agencies designated by
MSDE/NSDC, shall be incentivized to implement RPL projects in any of the three Project
Types (RPL Camps, RPL at Employers Premises and RPL centres). To address knowledge
gaps, PIAs may offer Bridge Courses to RPL candidates.

3. Special Projects

The Special Projects component of PMKVY envisages the creation of a platform that will
facilitate trainings in special areas and/or premises of Government bodies, Corporates or
Industry bodies, and trainings in special job roles not defined under the available Qualification
Packs (QPs)/National Occupational Standards (NOSs). Special Projects are projects that
require some deviation from the terms and conditions of Short Term Training under PMKVY for
any stakeholder. A proposing stakeholder can be either Government Institutions of Central and
State Government(s)/Autonomous Body/Statutory Body or any other equivalent body or
corporates who desire to provide training to candidates.

4. Kaushal and Rozgar Mela

Social and community mobilisation is extremely critical for the success of PMKVY. Active
participation of the community ensures transparency and accountability, and helps in
leveraging the cumulative knowledge of the community for better functioning. In line with this,
PMKVY assigns special importance to the involvement of the target beneficiaries through a
defined mobilisation process. TPs shall conduct Kaushal and Rozgar Melas every six months
with press/media coverage; they are also required to participate actively in National Career
Service Melas and on-ground activities.

5. Placement Guidelines

PMKVY envisages to link the aptitude, aspiration, and knowledge of the skilled workforce it
creates with employment opportunities and demands in the market. Every effort thereby needs
to be made by the PMKVY TCs to provide placement opportunities to candidates, trained and
certified under the Scheme. TPs shall also provide support to entrepreneurship development.

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 6. Monitoring Guidelines

To ensure that high standards of quality are maintained by PMKVY TCs, NSDC and empaneled
Inspection Agencies shall use various methodologies, such as self-audit reporting, call validations,
surprise visits, and monitoring through the Skills Development ManagementSystem (SDMS).
These methodologies shall be enhanced with the engagement of latest technologies.

The scheme will be implemented through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

GUIDELINES:

1. PMKVY Guidelines (2016-2020)

2. Guidelines for Accreditation, Affiliation & Continuous Monitoring of Training Centres

for the Skills Ecosystem

3. Branding and Communication Guidelines

4. Grading Metrics - Skills Ecosystem

5. Final List - PMKVY-2 Job Roles

6. Lab and Classroom details (34 SSCs)

7. Trainer profile Lab and Classroom details (34 SSCs)

8. Equipment List (34 SSCs)

9. CAAF Form(For Center Validation)

10. Pictures of Training Center Format

11. Declaration on letter head

12. Commons norms for Skill Development Training in India

Process of Affiliation PMKVY Training Centre Registration

Apply PMKVY Training Centre in India

1. Training Centre affiliation is granted on the basic job roles.

2. Training Centre pay an Affiliation fee for each job role.
3. Training Centre who apply online affiliation request is forwarded to the SSC ( sector skill
councils).
4. Every Scheme has own target process and according this process training centre allocate
targets.
5. Training Centre has performance Standards Metrics

PMKVY Training Centre Registration Fee

PMKVY Training Centre Registration Fee of INR 12,000 shall be charged. This fee shall be
non-refundable. Annual Monitoring Fee 8000. Monitoring Team can monitor your training
centre activity through surprise visit, call validation, management system data and check report
online submitted by training centre. Every PMKVY Training Centre will get grade 1 to 5 start
grade . Star grade depend on which score have you got.

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Centre Grade

Percentage of Scores Grade

85-100 % 5 Star
70- 84 % 4 Star
55 -69 % 3 Star
40 -54 % 2 Star
Below 40 % 1 Star

These standards will be scored out of 50 marks

1.Availability of separate washroom facility for male and female trainees
2.Availability of safe/clean drinking water facility
3.Training Centre is acceptably clean
4.Health and Safety Facilities
5.Avaialibility of AEBAS
6.At least One trainer certied in Entrepreneurship by NIESBUD or any similar
7.Availability of NSQF aligned training material (For each Job Role)
8.Availaibility of Equipment/ Tools/ Machinery in Lab (For each Job Role)
9.Type of Building
10. Availability of CCTV cameras in Training Centre
11.Availability of pantry,lifting and parking facilities
12.Availability of ramps, Lifts and toilets for differently-abled people
13. Proximity to Public Transport System i.e. Bus Stand, Metro Station, Railway Station
14.Availability of overhead projectors
15.Availability of Air-Conditioning in all classrooms
16.Availability of Internet Connectivity
17. Availability of Power Backup
18.Availability of Library Facility

PMKVY Targets Allocation Methodology

The PMKVY Targets may be allocated to the TC for a period of 6 or 12 months on the basis of
the grading of centres; the capacity of centres with a provision for periodic review (Compliance
and Performance) as per the Monitoring Guidelines of PMKVY. NSDC proposes the below
methodology for allocating the targets to various TCs/TPs approved (or yet to be approved)
under PMKVY 2016-20.

How to Get PMKVY Targets

First Quarter

1. PMKVY Targets would be allocated for three months with monthly compliance review and
quarterly performance review.
2. Shortlisting of centres: TCs approved by SSCs on SDMS would be eligible to receive the
targets; TCs will be shortlisted to ensure sector and geographical coverage; Usable area
greater than 3000 sq. ft. is preferable however not a mandatory condition.
3. TCs will be assessed and veried as per the Monitoring Guidelines of PMKVY.
4. Targets to be estimated by NSDC PMU basis centre capacity and to be allocated directly
to the centres through SDMS.
5. Centre capacity would depend upon number of PMKVY classrooms; number of Job
roles/SSCs afliated to; number of course hours in a job role (approximately 200 hours), and
number of certied trainers.
6. PMKVY Target allocation methodology is based upon the following assumptions: Number of
Operating hours in a day: 8 hours Batch operational hours in a day: 4 hours (2 hours each for
theory and practical) Job role-wise number of classrooms and labs, whichever is less Total
number of hours for a job role as prescribed by the SSC

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7. For every approved job role PMU will award targets for 3 months to the full capacity as self-
declared by the training centres/partners and validated by monitoring team during the visits.
This may get altered depending upon spare capacity and performance of the training centre
during the interim reviews.
8. In case of non-achievement, targets will roll back and readjusted to better performing
centres/partners subject to spare capacities.

Subsequent Quarters

1. Centre accreditation and afliation agency to share approved job role-wise requested
capacity v/s actual capacity available for all the approved centres.
2. New targets to be allocated in the rst half of the month on SDMS only to the afliated and
accredited TCs (exceptions in special areas or underserved geographies).
3. Centres accredited and affiliated within the rst fortnight (15 days) of the quarter will be
accounted in the same quarter, else in the subsequent quarter.
4. Any TC that undergoes rst time accreditation and affiliation or re-accreditation and re-
affiliation shall be allocated targets

PMKVY FRANCHISE

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) isthe flagship outcome-based skill training
scheme of the new Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The objective of
this skill certification and reward scheme is to enable and mobilize a large number of Indian
youth to take up outcome based skill training and become employable and earn their livelihood.
Under the scheme, monetary reward would be provided to trainees who are successfully
trained, assessed and certified in skill courses run by affiliated training providers.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2.0 (2016 2020) new guidelines:

1. Background
1.1 Currently, only a very small proportion of Indias workforce has any formal skill training.
Not surprisingly therefore several sectors of the countrys economy face shortage of
skilled people and are mired with low productivity levels due to poor quality of workforce.
At the same time, large sections of the countrys youth are looking for economic and
livelihood opportunities. In this context, skill development has become a key priority area
for the country. This is not only essential for economic development, but would help to
fulfil youth aspirations for good quality, better paid jobs and self-employment
opportunities. This would also enable the country to take advantage of its favorable
demographic profile. With a large pool of skilled people, India has an opportunity to
become a skill provider for the world, particularly the ageing developed world.
1.2 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (2016 2020) is a modified and an improved
version of PMKVY 2015 2016. It is the flagship outcome-based Skill Training
Scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). This Skill
Certification Scheme aims to enable and mobilize a large number of Indian youth to take
up skill training and become employable and earn their livelihood.
1.3 The Scheme shall be aligned to the Common Norms approved by the Common Norm
Committee and notified by MSDE. It will ensure an equitable spread of opportunities in
Skill Training so that the youth in all parts of the country can be benefitted. This will
boost the productivity of the countrys workforce by enabling them to acquire high quality
skill training across a range of sectors. It also seeks to significantly scale up skill training
activities at a faster pace without compromising on quality.
1.4 Institutions comprising of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector
Skill Councils (SSCs), Assessment Agencies (AAs) and Training Partners (TPs) are
already in place for implementation of the Scheme and more may be added during the
course of the Scheme.
2. Objectives

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The objective of this Scheme is to encourage and promote Skill Development for the youth
throughout the country by aligning itself with the Common Norms guidelines. The scheme
also needs to be aligned to complement all other Missions of the Government like Make in
India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, and Smart Cities. Specifically, the Scheme aims to:

Enable and mobilize a large number youth to take up industry designed quality skill training,
become employable and earn their livelihood

Increase productivity of the existing workforce, and align skill training with the actual needs of
the country

Encourage standardization of the Certification process and put in place the foundation for
creating a registry of skills.

Benefit 10 million youth over the period of 4 years (2016 2020)

3. Strategy and Approach

i. The Scheme will provide payouts to the Training Partners (TPs) in alignment with the
Common Norms for successful completion of skill training and certification to
approximately 10 million youth in a span of four years from the date of implementation of
the Scheme
ii. This Scheme shall be implemented through Public-Private and Public-Public
partnerships
iii. NSDC will be the implementing agency for this Scheme. It is proposed to also involve
the State Governments through a project based approach under PMKVY 2.0. The same
will have separate guideline document
iv. Assessment Agencies and Training Partners for all purposes of the Scheme will be
separate and no overlap of roles will be permitted to maintain transparency and
objectivity
v. Trainings shall be provided only at the approved Centres as defined in clause 4.3 with
exception for Special areas
vi. Centres will ensure standardized and approved branding norms as defined in the
Branding Guidelines of the scheme
vii. Biometric Devices for capturing student and trainers attendance (Aadhaar enabled)
shall be mandatory at the PMKVY Centres
viii. The payouts will be affected through bank transfer to the Beneficiaries and Training
Partners accounts as applicable under the Common Norms
ix. Definitions of terms and expansions of acronyms used in this document are listed in

Annexure 1
4. Key features
4.1 Common Norms

The Scheme will align with the Common Norms as notified and amended from time to time.
Exceptions (if any) shall be as per the Common Norms. Amendments in the Common Norms
would be effective from the approval of subsequent Steering Committee meeting.

4.2 Payout Mechanism

The training cost for the candidates will be directly transferred to Training Partners (TPs) as
defined in clause 7.2. Assessment fee shall be provided to the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) in
accordance with the Common Norms. However, the disbursement of training cost to Training
Partners will be linked to Aadhaar validation of candidates. Biometric devices at the Training
Centre will be mandatory.

4.3 Centre Accreditation and Affiliation

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All the centres will be required to undergo the centre accreditation and affiliation process as
defined in SOP Document Centre Accreditation and Affiliation Guidelines.

4.4 Target Allocation

The targets may be assigned to the Training Centres on a long term basis with a provision for
periodic review. The target allocation would be based on the Grades assigned to the TC by the
centre accreditation and affiliation committee. The grading is linked to quality of training,
infrastructure availability, training capacity, past performance, geographical location and other
relevant parameters as approved by the Steering Committee from time to time. However, there
may be relaxations for special areas. The skill gap findings at the State and the District level
shall be given due weightage while allocating the targets. The methodology for allocation may
change depending upon Scheme requirements from time to time. Detailed guidelines can be
referred from Annexure 2.

4.5 Mobilization

Training Centres shall conduct various out-reach campaigns across the districts in which they
are located. The out-reach campaign may comprise of a combination of door to door visits,
mobile vans and interaction with community based groups and local leadership. All out-reach
efforts are to target school drop-outs and undergraduate college drop-outs. Mass enrollment of
students shall not be allowed under the scheme. Kaushal Melas should be conducted in
coordination with State/Local representatives at least once every 6 months in accordance to
the Mobilization Guidelines. Training centres are to ensure that their mobilization efforts are
visible on Print, Outdoor and Digital Media platforms in accordance to the Branding Guidelines.

4.6 Training and Curriculum

Training would be imparted as per National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). The model
curriculum and content for the respective Qualification Packs (QPs) developed by SSCs and
approved by NSDC shall be used. The training hours will be as per the Qualification File
approved under NSQC. It is mandatory for the students to maintain 80% of attendance to be
eligible to appear in the assessments. As per the approved model curriculum candidates would
also undergo entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy modules during their trainings.
SSCs are mandated to conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) for certification of trainers. System
of recording the trainee and trainers attendance through Biometric Attendance system would
be made mandatory. All trainings shall be imparted by SSC approved Trainers who have
completed the TOT Program. All the students have to be provided the course curriculum
booklet along with the induction kit.

4.7 Assessments and Certifications

Assessment Agencies will be empaneled by the SSCs or the successor National Board for Skill
Certification. Detailed assessment criteria will be finalized by the SSC and the same will
include assessor profile, technology enabled assessments, past performance of the
Assessment Agency and other suitable criteria. Aadhaar number is mandatory for all the
Assessors and they will be required to present a suitable ID (preferably Aadhaar and an
additional photo ID) at the time of assessments. Video recordings of assessments will also be
promoted.
A central repository for all the certificates will be created. Every certified candidate will be
mapped to Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). Candidates will have the
insurance clause mentioned on their respective PMKVY certificates. Training Partners would
be responsible for paying the insurance fee for every enrolled candidate in their respective
batch.

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4.8 Branding and Communication

Training Centres should adhere to the Branding and Communication guidelines as mentioned
in SOP Document Branding Guidelines. Any deviation from the norms will be dealt with as
per the monitoring framework of the scheme.

4.8 Re-Assessment of Candidates

A failed or an absent candidate may undergo re-assessments during the entire length of
scheme. The training partner will pay the re-assessment fees upfront to the respective SSC.
Training Partner can also encourage the failed candidates to go for certificate under
Recognition of Prior Learning.

4.9 Mentorship and Placements

Training Centres will be required to have mentorship cum placement cells. There is also a
provision to provide Post Placement Support to candidates from Special Areas, Women and
Persons with Disability. Training Partners are encouraged to organize Placement/Job Melas
with support from the SSCs. Outcome of skill trainings will be as defined in the common norms.
Placement is a critical objective in PMKVY. SSCs should coordinate to develop better
placement linkages, on board corporates and other local connects to facilitate placements.

4.10 Monitoring

Rigorous continuous Monitoring system linked to a Consequence Management Framework will

be applicable to ensure adherence to quality standards and guidelines of the scheme. A third
party agency would undertake continuous monitoring of all TCs. Training Centres,
Assessments, and Assessors will be monitored throughout the Schemes tenure. Detailed
Monitoring framework can be referred in SOP Document.

Franchising arrangements:

Each training partner would be responsible for its entire franchisee network and the
infrastructure of training centres. PMKVY aspires to build quality centres and thus discourage
franchising arrangements.

Only first level of franchising is permitted under PMKVY however Franchisee centres are
subject to approval from Centre Accreditation and Affiliation Committee. The first level of
franchising is defined as an agreement between a Franchisee and a Franchisor where a
Franchisee does not enter into an arrangement with another party to sublet its training targets.
Suitable amount of due diligence must be done by Franchisee and Franchisor before entering
into any arrangement. A legal agreement must govern Franchise and Franchisor arrangement.
NSDC shall not interfere in operational or personal disputes arising as a result of conflict
between the two parties however Training Partner is supposed to produce the legal agreement
with relevant supporting to NSDC in the specified format as and when requested for.

5.2 Training Centres

To conduct trainings under PMKVY, centres have to be accredited and affiliated as per
guidelines defined in SOP Document Centre Accreditation and Affiliation Guidelines.
Training centre has to ensure the attendance records are maintained and are filed for review
purposes at all times. Assessor will verify the attendance records before conducting the
assessments for the batch.

Training Centre shall also have to facilitate opening of Jan Dhan Bank accounts for the
candidates who do not have the bank accounts.

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6. Target Beneficiaries

In line with the objectives stated above, this Scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian
nationality who:

a) Unemployed youth, school/college dropouts, and

b) Possesses an Aadhaar Card and a Bank account
c) Verifiable Alternate ID like PAN or Voter ID (applicable only for the states of North East
Region and J&K Additional IDs may be added from time to time)
d) Any other criteria as defined by the Sector Skill Councils for the respective job roles
e) In case of corporates or factory premises, candidates cannot be their own employees or
daily wagers
7. Monetary Payouts
PMKVY will follow complete transparent funding of skill training without any intermediaries and
payouts directly transferred to the stakeholders account.
Payouts will be directly transferred to the Training Partners bank account as per the below
milestones:

1-On Commencement of Training Batch against validated candidates- 30%

2- On successful certification of the trainees- 50%
3- Outcome based on placements- 20%
7.1 Base Costs

The per candidate base costs for different Sectors will be either Rs. 28.9 or Rs. 34.7 or Rs.
40.4 as per the trainings in various job roles/sectors defined in 3 different categories. These 3
categories would be defined in the SOP Document Per hour Base Costs for trades/sectors.
Costs will be updated as per the Common Norms in case of any changes.
The amount disbursed to the Training Partner against a dropped or failed candidates in first
tranche shall be adjusted in subsequent tranches. Candidates may enroll second time in the
same/different course in the Scheme but the payout for such candidates shall only be given for
a maximum of two courses provided that there is a six month gap between the certification
date of the first course and batch start date of the subsequent course. Annual reconciliation of
pay-outs disbursed against each candidate certified and placed by Training Partner shall be
undertaken before disbursal of the final tranche. Any excessive payment shall be adjusted and
released or recovered from the Training Partner.

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FAQs

1. What is MSDE?

The Ministry for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been formed to focus on
enhancing employability of the youth through skill development. The Ministry is responsible for
co-ordination of all skill development efforts across the country, removal of disconnect between
demand and supply of skilled manpower, building the vocational and technical training
framework, skill up-gradation, building of new skills, and innovative thinking not only for existing
jobs but also jobs that are to be created. The Ministry aims to Skill on a large Scale with Speed
and high Standards in order to achieve its vision of a 'Skilled India'.

2. What is NSDC?

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership
in India, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It aims to
promote skill development by catalyzing and creation of large, quality, for-profit vocational
institutions. NSDC was set up as part of a National Skill Development Mission to fulfill the
growing need in India for skilled manpower across sectors and narrow the existing gap
between the demand and supply of skills.

3. What is SSC?

Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) are industry-led bodies, who would be responsible for the defining
the skilling needs, concept, processes, certification, accreditation of their respective industry
sectors. The SSCs prescribe the National Occupation Standards (NOS) and Qualification Pack
(QPs) for the job roles relevant to their industry and ensure that these are in accordance with
the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).

4. What is an Inspection Agency?

Inspection Agency(IA) or Third Party Inspection Agency is an independent body responsible for
evaluating the required parameters set for Training Centres (TC) to conduct the training. IA
visits the TC to determine if it meets the Accreditation Standards.

5. What is SMART?

Skill Management and AccReditation of Training Centres (SMART) is an Information

Technology (IT) initiative to create synergies among the stakeholders of the Skill Ecosystem
and streamline the skill development initiatives. SMART provides a single window application
that focusses on the Accreditation, Affiliation and Continuous Monitoring of the Training
Centres (TC) in the Skill Ecosystem and intends to address the important issues like evaluating
skill providers in an objective manner, fostering excellence in TCs, and enabling trainees to
make informed choices with regard to TCs. SMART facilitates standardized and effective
processes with respect to Accreditation, Affiliation, and Continuous Monitoring of the TCs,
which shall play a significant role in achieving the desired quality standards across various
schemes.

6. What is Centre Accreditation?

Centre Accreditation is a process that helps in effective management and delivery of the
competency-based training aimed at overall development of the trainees. The Centre
Accreditation ensures that the Training Centre (TC) has met prescribed qualitative standards,
which have been pre-set by the respective SSCs. It involves a combined mechanism of self-
evaluation by the TCs and an external evaluation by a Third Party Inspection Agency to
determine if the prescribed qualitative standards are met by the TC.

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9. I am a Training Centre. How can I apply for Accreditation?

Your Training Provider needs to be registered first on SMART. A Training Centre can apply for
Accreditation by:

Filling the online Centre Accreditation Application Form (CAAF) on SMART, wherein TC needs
to provide details of the required parameters, such as Infrastructure, Job Roles, Tools and
Equipment. Before you begin the form filling process, it is recommended that you download the
static format of CAAF to understand the details/ documents required for successful submission
of CAAF.

Uploading supporting evidences, such as geo-tagged/time stamped data and pictures of the
equipment/tools/machinery, by using the mobile application based technology

Making online payment of the annual Accreditation Fee

10. Can I apply for accreditation of my Training Centre without registering first as Training
Provider?

NO. You first need to be registered as Training Provider, only then you can apply for
accreditation of your Training Centre

11. What is a Centre Accreditation Application Form (CAAF)?

Centre Accreditation Application Form (CAAF) is a type of Self-Assessment Report that the
Training Centre (TC) is expected to submit. CAAF allows the Inspection Agency to ascertain if
the applicant TC provides sufficient evidence and information for scheduling an on-site visit.
The Centre has to submit it online in the prescribed CAAF format. The CAAF contains all the
relevant evidences/documents/pictures of the required parameters, such as infrastructure,
machinery, tools and equipment.

12. How to upload data in CAAF?

If you are already a Registered Training Provider on SMART, and the Training Centre has
been created. You can upload the CAAF data by Log in as Training Centre, enter the
Training Centre Id and password, and fill up all the details. The picture data uploading activity
will be facilitated through a mobile application based technology, whereby the Training Centre
would be able to upload geo-tagged/ time stamped data or pictures.

13. I am a Training Provider. How much fees do I need to pay for Accreditation of my Centre?

You first need to pay a one time fee for registration as Training Provider. Refer to Q8. Post
creation of the Training Centre on SMART, following structure of Accreditation Fee is
applicable to all the Training Centres that apply for accreditation:

A Base Cost of INR 20,000. This amount includes the following components :

S no Fee description Fees (Amount in INR) Remarks

1 Annual Accreditation Application Fee 12,000 Cost pertaining to the on-site inspection of the
Training Centre

2 Annual Continuous Monitoring Fee 8000 Cost pertaining to Annual Continuous Monitoring
that includes surprise visits (if any) and monitoring through various other means, such as Call

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Validation, Management Information System (MIS) data, and analysis of online reports
submitted by the Training Centre.

Incremental Cost of INR 1000 for each job role, over and above the Base Cost.

Refer to Knowledge Bank for more details

14. What is Deemed Ready and Deemed Not Ready?

The Inspection Agency reviews the Self-Assessment Request i.e. the Centre Accreditation
Application Form (CAAF) submitted by the concerned Training Centre (TC), post which it
provides it a status of Deemed Ready or Deemed Not Ready.

The Deemed Ready status denotes that the Inspection Agency is satisfied with the CAAF, as
submitted by the TC.

The Deemed Not Ready status denotes that the Inspection Agency is dissatisfied with the
CAAF the report may beincomplete or incorrect. In such cases, the Inspection Agency sends a
communication to the concerned TC that it does not seem to be ready for the on-site visit,
giving detailed comments/ justification.

15. Can a Training Centre choose Inspection date?

No, the on-site inspection date is provided by the Inspection Agency. However, the Training
Centre may request for a change of inspection date only once. The next date, may be deferred
to 30 to 90 days or more, considering the Inspection Agencys pre-scheduled plan to visit other
TCs.

16. What if the Inspector fails to turn up on the scheduled date? How will a Training Centre get
a new date?

Under rare circumstances, if the Inspection Agency fails to reach the Training Centre on the
scheduled date, the Training Centre shall be allotted an earliest priority date for onsite
inspection.

17. In case of 'Not Recommended for Accreditation status can Training Centre apply again?

Yes. The Training Centre (TC) can re-apply. In case of 'Not Recommended for Accreditation
status, the Inspection Agency provides its response with details of non-compliance with the
concerned standards. The TC once ready with the compliances as per the Accreditation
Standards may re-apply for the accreditation process with a fresh request. The request may or
may not be accepted by NSDC, depending upon the reasons of not recommending the
Training Centre for accreditation.

18. I am not satisfied with the result of the Accreditation provided to my Training Centre. What
can I do ?

An aggrieved Training Centre (TC), which is not satisfied with the result of the accreditation,
can file a written representation of appeal to the Appellate Committee, along with a payment of
INR 12,000. Training Centre has to make an appeal within 15 days of receiving the result of the
accreditation status. The Committee will consider the appeal and make recommendation as
per the situation and evidences. The process of making an appeal will be soon be active on
SMART.

19. Can I appeal against the decision of the Appellate Committee?

No, the Appellate Committees decision will be final and binding.

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20. What is the validity period of Accreditation?

The Accreditation of a Training Centre is valid for a period of one year. Refer to Knowledge
Bank for more details.

21. What is Grading Methodology?

The Grading Methodology involves defining a set of indicators and classifying them into
specific categories. The indicators within each category have appropriate weight assigned to
them, forming a Grading Metrics. The total score for each category is 100. The overall
performance of a Training Centre (TC) would be measured by assigning the scores. The
corresponding scores are then converted into grades (represented by a Star rating). Based on
band/range of the total percentage as per the scores computed, the TCs shall be graded as 1
to 5 Star where 5 Star denotes the highest grade, and 1 Star the lowest.

22. What is Grade Structure?

Based on band/ range of the total percentage as per the scores computed, the TCs shall be
graded as shown in the table, where 5 Star denotes the highest grade, and 1 Star the lowest.

Percentage of Scores Grade

85-100 % 5 star

70- 84 % 4 star

55 -69 % 3 star

40 -54 % 2 star

Below 40 % 1 star

23. What is Affiliation?

Affiliation is a method for the Training Centres (TC) to get formally associated with Sector Skill
Councils in order to impart training to trainees for specific job roles aligned to NSQF.
Accreditation and Affiliation are the measuring scales for the provision of quality skilling by the
TCs.

24. I am a Training Provider. What is the process to get affiliation with the Sector Skill Councils
(SSCs)?

A Training Centre (TC) will get an affiliation with the respective SSC. A TC needs to pay an
Affiliation Fees and TC shall be charged an amount of INR 6,000 for every job role affiliation
with the respective SSC. The entire affiliation fee is payable to the respective SSC. Only an
accredited TC can apply for affiliation.

25. I was affiliated as a Training Provider under PMKVY Scheme, and want to conduct
trainings under PMKVY 2. Do I still need to get my Training Centres accredited?

Yes. Though, Centre Accreditation is a voluntary process. It is, however, mandatory for a
Training Centre to go through the process of accreditation that wishes to impart training aligned
to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).

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26. Is it mandatory to get Center Accreditation?

Centre Accreditation is a voluntary process. It is, however, mandatory to go through the

process for a Training Centre that wishes to impart training aligned to National Skills
Qualification Framework (NSQF).

27. Who is responsible for conducting Center Accreditation?

The Centre Accreditation process is envisaged to be carried out by the Inspection Agency/
Agencies empaneled by NSDC.

28. What is Continuous Monitoring of Training Centres?

Continuous Monitoring is envisaged to regularly assess the effectiveness of various processes

at the Training Centres. In order to overcome significant challenges that remain with regards to
the delivery of quality of training, Continuous Monitoring of the TCs is crucial. Please refer to
Knowledge Bank for more details.

29.What is Self-Audits Reports (SAR)?

SAR is one of the most vital tools used for compliance and performance monitoring of the
scheme.

SAR will have a significant impact in promoting self-analysis, thereby enabling the Training
Centre (TC) to do its continuous improvement. Once the training commences, the TC is
expected to conduct its self-audit with respect to all the standards listed in the Compliance
Standards Metrics and Performance Standards Metrics. The prescribed format of SAR shall be
made available at the SMART soon.

30. How can I apply for renewal of my Training Centres accreditation?

The validity of accreditation of a Training Centre (TC) is one year from the date of
accreditation. The validity will automatically expire at the end of one year. Renewal notice may
or may not be issued to the TC before expiry of the accreditation. The responsibility for
applying for renewal in time shall be lies with the concerned TC. It must apply for the same at
least three months prior to the expiry date. TCs that do not adhere to these timelines may not
be found eligible for applying for renewal of Accreditation.

31. Does Training Centre has any timeline to apply for Center Affiliation after Center
Accreditation?

Training Centre (TC) is advised to apply for affiliation as soon as it gets accredited; however, it
is provided a maximum of 6-month period to seek affiliation. In cases where six months have
elapsed since the accreditation date of an unaffiliated TC, it would require to re-accredit itself
before applying for affiliation.

32. Can I make payment through demand draft?

No, payment can only be made through the payment gateway provided on the portal.

33. What are the parameters that the Inspection Agency will check?

Inspection Agency will check all the information that you have submitted in CAAF. To validate
Inspection Agency shall check the evidences by a thorough inspection of the classrooms,
laboratories, library, and documents, and also by interacting with the trainers and other
relevant staff of the Training Centre (TC). The Inspection Agency will conduct the inspection

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via Mobile Application technology, and the process shall include uploading of the geo-tagged
and time stamped pictures of the TC.

34. What if any information provided by the Training Centre is found incorrect?

In such cases, the Training Centre will not be recommended for Accreditation.

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