Gujarat ITIs hit 90% placement rate with New Age tech courses
Synopsis
Gujarat's ITIs are posting a ~90% placement rate for job-seeking graduates — and the headline number holds up on scrutiny. With 1,238 of 1,436 Kubernagar trainees placed and 11 New Age courses now live across 70+ institutes, the state is quietly building one of India's more credible vocational pipelines in AI, EVs, and drone technology.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat ITIs recorded a placement rate of approximately 90% for trainees willing to take up jobs as of July 2025 .
At ITI Kubernagar , 1,238 of 1,436 outgoing trainees received placement support; the remaining 198 opted for higher studies or self-employment.
11 New Age courses — covering AI, Drone Technology, EVs, Solar Technology, 3D Printing, Mechatronics, and IoT — have been introduced across more than 70 ITIs.
Trainee Keyur Ranipa of Gandhinagar secured a job at Chetak Company with a monthly salary of ₹14,000 after completing the Mechanical and Electric Vehicle trade.
The Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM) runs programmes including NGKRM , SAKSHAM-KVK 2.0 , NAPS , and PMKVY through the ITI network.
Gujarat's government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) have recorded a placement rate of approximately 90 per cent for the current batch, with officials attributing the outcome to a combination of modernised infrastructure, industry linkages, and the introduction of 11 New Age courses across emerging technology sectors. The figures were shared by officials overseeing the state's expanding vocational training network as of 28 July 2025.
Placement Numbers at ITI Kubernagar
District Skill Development Officer N. V. Desai cited ITI Kubernagar as a representative example. 'This year, 1,436 trainees will pass out from ITI Kubernagar. Out of them, we have been able to provide placements to 1,238 students who were willing to take up jobs. In this way, our placement rate has been around 90 per cent. The remaining 198 trainees either want to pursue higher studies, start their own businesses, or have other career goals,' Desai said.
New Age Courses Driving Industry Alignment
The state has rolled out 11 New Age courses across more than 70 government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed ITIs. Training is now offered in Artificial Intelligence, Drone Technology, Electric Vehicles, Solar Technology, 3D Printing, Mechatronics, and the Internet of Things — disciplines directly aligned with the demands of modern manufacturing and services industries. Institutes are equipped with dedicated laboratories and practical learning facilities to ensure workplace-ready outcomes.
Beneficiaries Speak
Keyur Ranipa of Gandhinagar, who completed the Mechanical and Electric Vehicle trade, secured a position with Chetak Company at a monthly salary of ₹14,000. 'My trade here is Mechanical and Electric Vehicle. Here I got the opportunity to learn about two-wheelers and four-wheelers, and I received complete training. Through the ITI, I also got placement and secured a job with Chetak Company, where my salary will be Rs 14,000,' Ranipa said. Another trainee, Neeraj Mishra of Gandhinagar, also credited the programme with improving his employability prospects.
Schemes Powering the Ecosystem
The Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM) anchors the state's vocational push through several programmes: the Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission (NGKRM), ITI modernisation drives, SAKSHAM-KVK 2.0, and the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED). The state also channels Central government schemes — including the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) — through its ITI network, giving trainees access to apprenticeship placements and industry exposure.
What This Signals for Gujarat's Workforce
The emphasis on emerging technologies positions Gujarat's ITI graduates for sectors that are expected to see significant hiring over the next decade. Notably, the 90 per cent figure accounts only for placement-willing trainees — a methodological distinction that officials have been transparent about, with the remaining cohort opting for higher education or self-employment. The state government says the broader goal is to build a skilled workforce pipeline for sunrise industries while expanding entrepreneurship pathways through structured vocational education.
Point of View
But the denominator matters: Gujarat counts only placement-willing trainees, not the full graduating cohort. That is a legitimate methodology — self-employment and higher education are valid outcomes — but it needs to be stated clearly so the figure is not misread as a universal success rate. The more substantive signal is the curriculum shift: adding AI, EV, and drone courses to ITIs that historically trained fitters and electricians is a meaningful structural bet. Whether industry absorption keeps pace with course rollout, and whether ₹14,000 starting salaries translate into career-track jobs rather than contractual gigs, will determine whether this is a model or merely a metric.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gujarat's ITI placement rate in 2025?
Gujarat's government ITIs have recorded a placement rate of approximately 90 per cent for trainees who were willing to take up employment. At ITI Kubernagar alone, 1,238 of 1,436 outgoing trainees received placement support, according to District Skill Development Officer N. V. Desai.
What are the New Age courses offered at Gujarat ITIs?
Gujarat has introduced 11 New Age courses across more than 70 ITIs, covering Artificial Intelligence, Drone Technology, Electric Vehicles, Solar Technology, 3D Printing, Mechatronics, and the Internet of Things. These courses are designed to align vocational training with the needs of emerging industries.
Which schemes does the Gujarat Skill Development Mission run?
The Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM) operates the Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission (NGKRM), ITI modernisation programmes, SAKSHAM-KVK 2.0, and the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED). It also implements Central schemes such as NAPS and PMKVY through its ITI network.
Who are some beneficiaries of Gujarat's ITI training?
Keyur Ranipa of Gandhinagar completed the Mechanical and Electric Vehicle trade and secured a job at Chetak Company with a monthly salary of ₹14,000. Neeraj Mishra, also from Gandhinagar, is another trainee who benefited from the programme.
Why does the 90% placement figure not include all graduates?
The 90 per cent rate applies only to trainees who expressed willingness to take up employment. The remaining trainees — 198 at ITI Kubernagar — chose to pursue higher studies, start their own businesses, or follow other career paths, and are therefore not counted in the placement figure.
