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Certificate in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance

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System sizing, installation, wiring and maintenance of rooftop and ground-mounted solar. Directly tied to national rooftop solar targets, making it a strongly growing skill area.

Am I eligible?
Duration
0.3–0.5 years
Entry after
Class 10
Indicative fee
₹5,000 – ₹60,000total, varies by institution
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

System sizing, installation, wiring and maintenance of rooftop and ground-mounted solar. Directly tied to national rooftop solar targets, making it a strongly growing skill area.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass; ITI Electrician background preferred.

How you get in. Direct admission (SCGJ partner institutes, NISE, state agencies).

How it is studied. Full-time or part-time; many providers offer online or blended delivery.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Solar EPC companies
  • Rooftop installers
  • Utility-scale solar plants
  • State renewable energy development agencies
  • Self-employment

What you can study next.

  • Diploma in Electrical/Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Solar design certification
  • Entrepreneurship programmes
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. About 5,000 - 60,000 total; varies widely by provider and duration.

Indicative starting salary. 12,000 - 24,000 per month.

Typical duration. 3 - 6 months.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 10 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Solar Technician
Installs and maintains solar panels, mounting structures, inverters and wiring on rooftops and small plants. Electrical skill plus comfort working at height.
Alternative route
Solar Plant O&M Technician
Operates and maintains a solar plant - cleaning, inverter checks, fault-finding and generation records - often at a remote site. Output data is the measure of how well the job is done.
Alternative route
Solar Business Owner
Runs a solar installation business - sales, survey, procurement, installation crews and after-sales service. Subsidy paperwork and net-metering approvals are part of the job.
Alternative route
Rooftop Solar Supervisor
Supervises rooftop solar installations - survey, mounting, wiring, commissioning and safety - and signs off the work. A growing role as rooftop capacity expands under state and national schemes.
Alternative route
Solar PV Installer
Installs and commissions rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems. Directly tied to national rooftop solar expansion.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Certificate in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance?

10th pass; ITI Electrician background preferred. Admission is through Direct admission (SCGJ partner institutes, NISE, state agencies).

How long does Certificate in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance take?

3 - 6 months. Full-time or part-time; many providers offer online or blended delivery.

What does Certificate in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance cost?

About 5,000 - 60,000 total; varies widely by provider and duration. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Certificate in Solar PV Installation and Maintenance?

Diploma in Electrical/Renewable Energy Engineering, Solar design certification, Entrepreneurship programmes.