Prototype for discussion — illustrative interactions/workflows. Institutional content adapted from the existing NSTI Chennai portal and to be validated before production.
NSTI
RDSDE Tamil Nadu — NSTI Chennai
Government of India • Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship • Directorate General of Training
NSTI Digital Experience • Concept Prototype

Training access, student services and institute information — in one modern experience.

A refreshed digital front door for NSTI Chennai, bringing programmes, admissions, registrations, student services, facilities, notices and authenticated institutional workflows into a simpler responsive experience.

CTSCITSAVTSATSOnline RegistrationDocument Services

About NSTI Chennai

Training, instructor development, advanced skill upgradation and apprenticeship support under DGT / MSDE.

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Institution

NSTI Chennai has evolved from the earlier CTI / ATI institutional framework and today operates within RDSDE Tamil Nadu.

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Training Schemes

Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS), Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS) and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS).

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Jurisdiction & Programmes

Institute information includes training and apprenticeship responsibilities across the regional ecosystem, along with other government skill initiatives.

Training schemes

Present the core schemes clearly before sending applicants into registration or external systems.

CTS

Craftsman Training Scheme

Current portal information includes new-age CTS offerings such as Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant, Drone Technician and Solar Technician (Electrical).

CITS

Craft Instructor Training Scheme

Instructor training across engineering and non-engineering trades, with admission and schedule information presented through the portal.

AVTS

Advanced Vocational Training Scheme

Short-term skill-upgradation courses with online registration, mobile/email verification and course-specific participation workflows.

ATS

Apprenticeship Training Scheme

Information on apprenticeship training, categories of apprentices, monitoring mechanisms and pathways to the national apprenticeship system.

Admissions & registration hub

Reorganise the current multi-step applicant journey into a guided, mobile-friendly process.

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Choose Scheme

CTS / CITS / AVTS

2
Verify Contact

Mobile & email

3
Apply Online

Candidate details

4
Upload Documents

Required evidence

5
Fees / Payment

Guidance & receipts

6
Status / Admission

Track next steps

Student & applicant services

Bring existing service actions into one coherent service catalogue.

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Apply Online

Structured registration flow.

Verify Contact

Mobile/email validation.

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Upload Documents

Submit required files.

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Fees & Payments

Fee and payment guidance.

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Registration Mail

Retrieve confirmation details.

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Track Status

See application progress.

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Hostel Services

Admission and resident info.

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Student Login

Authenticated student workspace.

Campus facilities

Present institute infrastructure and student support in a clean, discoverable way.

🏫 Classrooms & Training Sections

Training infrastructure for CTS, CITS and AVTS programmes.

🛏️ Hostels

Hostel infrastructure and admission support for eligible trainees.

📚 Library

Technical books, periodicals, newspapers and reference resources for trainees and staff.

🩺 Dispensary

On-campus medical support as described on the existing institute portal.

☀️ Solar Infrastructure

Institute information includes rooftop solar infrastructure and related skill initiatives.

🧪 Specialised Labs

Specialised and CSR-supported labs can be presented with equipment, photos and programme links.

🍽️ Canteen

Student amenity information, timings and applicable campus guidance.

🏟️ Multipurpose Hall

Institutional venue for programmes, seminars and campus activities.

Notices, schedules & downloads

Make time-sensitive information visible without forcing users to search across multiple pages.

Latest / important

CITS
Admission schedule & counselling information

Prototype item — final live content should come from the authorised NSTI source.

CTS
Registration, document verification and admission process

Combine key actions, dates and document requirements in one guided view.

AVTS
Short-term course registration

Provide course selection, mobile/email verification and registration status.

Downloads

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Admission process flows

CTS / CITS procedural guidance.

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Fee & payment guides

Portal and BharatKosh payment instructions.

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Course information

Scheme, trade and eligibility documents.

Contact NSTI Chennai

10, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai — 600032, Tamil Nadu.

NSTI Chennai / Student
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Student User
Student

Student Dashboard

A role-based view of training and institutional services.