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What is NCVET?

  • NCVET is an overarching regulator for long and short term training in the skilling ecosystem of India
  • NCVET notified on 5th Dec 2018- to consolidate fragmented regulatory mechanisms
  • Regulatory functions of NSDA, NCVT have been being subsumed under NCVET
  • NCVET will regulate functioning of entities engaged in vocational education & training, both long-term and short-term

Governance Structure of NCVET

  • Council is named National Council for Vocational Education and Training
  • Council Structure (provision for 6-10 Members)
    1. Head- Chairperson (Secretary/ Additional Secretary level)
    2. Executive Members (Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary level)
    3. Non-Executive Members; 1 Nominated Member
  • Selection of members by Search cum Selection Committee under Cabinet Secretary
  • General Body: Headed by Minister, SDE with representatives from Central Ministries, State Governments & industry to advise the Council
  • Advisory Committees: Expert committees to be set up for advise as and when required

Functions of NCVET

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Recognition and Regulation of Awarding Bodies

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Indirect regulation of vocational training institutes through Awarding Bodies

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Recognition and Regulation of Assessment Bodies

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Research and information dissemination

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Approval of Qualifications developed by Awarding Bodies

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Grievance Redressal System against recognized bodies

Formulation of AB and AA Guidelines

In pursuance of the mandate of NCVET and the powers vested in it, 2 sets of guidelines were launched by NCVET namely:

  1. Guidelines for recognition and regulation of Awarding Bodies
  2. Guidelines for recognition and regulation of Assessment Agencies

These guidelines are important for

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Standardizing the processes for Recognition and Regulation

Ensuring Quality Outcomes in Skilling

Providing direction & flexibility for the operating Institutions

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Promoting delegated regulation and self regulation

Setting up robust and clear tools of regulation

Structure of the Guidelines

The guidelines are structured in two parts- Eligibility and Continuation to ensure certain entry qualifications and certain continued functioning quality parameters

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Aims to ensure that entity demonstrate required sustainable capacity to offer market relevant courses and certification.
  • Attempts to delineate the terms of reference of association with the NCVET while also earmarking the basic minimal organizational requirements and necessities.
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Once recognized, the recognized body will follow the Continuation Criteria as well

CONTINUATION CRITERIA

  • It aims at infusing quality assurance in the processes of the operation of the recognized body.
  • Adherence to continuation criteria is mandatory for the entities, to ensure continuance of their recognition by the NCVET

About Assessment Agencies

The guidelines are structured in two parts- Eligibility and Continuation to ensure certain entry qualifications and certain continued functioning quality parameters

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About Awarding Bodies

The guidelines are structured in two parts- Eligibility and Continuation to ensure certain entry qualifications and certain continued functioning quality parameters

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