What you can study, and where it takes you.

Advanced module on CNC turning and machining centres, G-code programming and CAM. Among the highest-paying ITI-level skills in the manufacturing sector.

Primary processing, grading, packaging and storage of agricultural produce. Aligned with PMFME micro food-processing enterprise subsidies.

Prepares architectural drawings, models and presentations supporting registered architects. 3D visualisation skills (SketchUp, Lumion, 3ds Max) considerably widen opportunities.

One-year trade covering bread, cake, pastry and confectionery production, ingredient science and bakery equipment. Very strong self-employment route given low setup costs for home and cloud bakeries.

Assembly, troubleshooting and repair of computers plus basic LAN setup. Vendor certifications are what employers screen for beyond the trade certificate.

A one-year NCVT trade in office computing - data entry, spreadsheets, accounting packages and elementary programming. The shortest route from Class 10 to desk-based work.

Specialised vegetarian commercial cooking including regional Indian cuisines and bulk production. Steady institutional and community catering demand.

Covers page layout, typography and design software (CorelDRAW, Photoshop, InDesign). Good freelance potential; upskilling to UI/UX or motion graphics substantially raises earnings.

A two-year NCVT trade producing the drawings construction builds from - now almost entirely in CAD, and one of the few Class 10 trades that leads to office rather than site work.

Covers machine drawing, assembly and part drawings, GD&T and CAD. 3D modelling software skills (SolidWorks, CATIA) significantly expand career options into product design.

Specialised drafting for plastic moulds and dies. Niche skill with concentrated demand in plastics and auto component clusters.

A recognised trade pathway developing electrical theory, wiring, measurement, installation, maintenance and safety under supervised training.

A two-year NCVT trade in electronic circuits, instruments and systems - the trade behind CCTV, security systems, industrial instrumentation and board-level repair.

Covers electroplating, anodising and metal surface finishing processes. Clustered demand near auto component and jewellery manufacturing hubs.

Covers fashion illustration, pattern making, draping and garment construction. Bridges craft skill and design, and serves as a feeder to formal fashion design diplomas and degrees.

A recognised trade pathway developing fitting, measurement, drawings, tools, assembly, maintenance and workshop safety.

Covers restaurant service, table setting, beverage service and guest handling. Strong overseas and cruise line placement demand for trained Indian service staff.

Covers commercial cooking methods, Indian and continental cuisine, kitchen hygiene and volume food production. Common entry route into hotel kitchen brigades.

Covers reception, reservations, guest handling and property management systems. Communication skills strongly determine progression to guest relations and supervisory roles.

Covers preservation, canning, drying and value addition of fruits and vegetables. Aligned with PMFME and food processing subsidy schemes supporting micro-enterprise setup.

Covers hairdressing, skin treatments, makeup and salon operations. Very high self-employment and gig-platform earning potential; experienced freelance stylists often exceed salaried ranges.

Workplace hazard identification, PPE, emergency response and environmental compliance. A common feeder into NEBOSH-qualified HSE roles.

Covers accommodation cleaning, linen and laundry, and housekeeping operations. Facility management growth has broadened demand beyond hotels into corporate and healthcare settings.

Covers computer hardware, networking, operating systems and basic web technologies. Vendor certifications (CompTIA A+, CCNA) noticeably improve placement quality.

Installation, calibration and maintenance of process instruments, transmitters and control loops. One of the better-paying ITI trades because of demand from refineries and process plants.

Covers space planning, materials, colour, furnishing and basic drafting. Organised home-interiors growth has widened structured employment beyond traditional freelance decorating.

Niche trade covering installation and maintenance of lifts and escalators. Limited supply of trained technicians against rising high-rise construction keeps demand strong.

Training on milling, shaping, grinding and drilling machines to produce engineered components. CNC/VMC upskilling makes this one of the better-paying ITI mechanical trades.

Focused on cylindrical, surface and tool-and-cutter grinding for high-precision finishing work where tolerances are measured in microns.

Specialised fitting trade for shipbuilding and marine equipment. Pathway into shipyard employment and offshore contracts which carry higher pay.

A two-year NCVT trade covering diesel and petrol engines, transmission, brakes and vehicle electricals - the foundation for auto workshop work and, increasingly, EV servicing.

Servicing and repair of tractors and farm machinery. High relevance in agrarian districts with strong self-employment potential in rural service workshops.

Covers tractors, harvesters, seed drills, sprayers and irrigation systems. Aligned with government farm mechanisation schemes and custom hiring centre expansion.

Covers panel beating, denting, alignment and structural repair of vehicle bodies. Body shop technicians are in persistent short supply at authorised service networks.

Repair and servicing of TVs, mobiles, audio systems and home appliances. Very strong self-employment and gig-platform earning potential in urban markets.

One-year trade covering diesel engine systems, fuel injection, turbochargers and overhaul. Widely recruited by construction, mining and logistics sectors and popular for overseas placement.

Industrial electronic circuits, drives, sensors and control panels. Automation certification meaningfully raises earnings in process and manufacturing plants.

Focused on preventive and breakdown maintenance of machine tools including mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Maintenance roles tend to offer better job security than production roles.

Entry-level animation, editing and VFX software training. Showreel quality determines placement far more than the certificate itself.

Geriatric care, mobility assistance, medication support and companionship. India's ageing population and structured overseas caregiver recruitment (notably Japan and Germany) make this a growing trade.

Covers surface preparation, brush and spray painting, and protective and decorative coatings. Automotive refinishing specialisation commands notably higher pay.

Covers camera handling, lighting, composition and digital post-processing. Predominantly a freelance and self-employment field where portfolio quality determines earnings more than the certificate.

A one-year NCVT trade in water supply, sanitation and pipe fitting - the trade behind every building, and one of the easiest to turn into your own contracting work.

Operation and maintenance of pumps and pumping installations. Steady demand from municipal bodies, irrigation departments and industrial utility sections.

A two-year NCVT trade in cooling systems, from split ACs to commercial refrigeration - seasonal, in growing demand, and among the easiest trades to run independently.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV systems. Directly aligned with PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar expansion, making it one of the fastest-growing skilled trades.

Trains in shorthand, typing speed, drafting and office procedures. Direct pathway to SSC Stenographer Grade C/D and court stenographer posts, which offer government pay scales.

Covers chain, compass, level and theodolite surveying plus modern total station work. Drone and GIS survey skills are a strong emerging premium in infrastructure projects.

Covers converters, inverters, UPS systems and motor drives. Increasingly relevant to EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy roles.

One of the most technically demanding and best-paying ITI trades, covering the design and manufacture of dies, moulds, jigs and fixtures to very fine tolerances.

Specialises in press tools, jigs and fixtures used in high-volume sheet metal and machining operations. Strong demand from the automotive supply chain.

1–2 yrs after 10th · NCVT/SCVT

A two-year NCVT trade in lathe, milling and precision machining - the trade behind every workshop that makes a part rather than fits one.

A one-year NCVT trade in arc, gas and increasingly MIG and TIG welding. One of the shortest routes from Class 10 to a wage, and the trade with the clearest overseas demand.

Focused on internal and external electrical wiring, distribution boards and earthing. A common route to obtaining a state Electrical Contractor licence for independent practice.