Tamil Nadu Vettri Thiran Payirchi Thittam

Highlights
  • Equips unemployed youth and college students with industry-aligned skills for better job readiness.
  • Connects trainees with internship opportunities at government and private companies, along with a stipend.
  • Covers training costs through a skills voucher, with extra cash support for candidates from vulnerable backgrounds.
  • Helps certified candidates secure employment through post-training placement support.
Website
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC)
Customer Care
  • Tamil Nadu Skill Corporation Email Helpdesk: servicedesk@tnsdc.in
  • Tamil Nadu Skill Corporation Phone Number: 044-22500107
Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme Tamil Nadu Vettri Thiran Payirchi Thittam (Vetri Skill Training Scheme)
Benefits
  • Free industry-aligned skill training,
  • Paid internship with a monthly stipend,
  • Skill Voucher up to Rs.12,000,
  • and Skill Incentive up to Rs.12,000
Beneficiary Unemployed youth of Tamil Nadu aged 18 to 35 years
Nodal Agency Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC)
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Mode of Apply Online through portal and mobile app

Tamil Nadu Vettri Thiran Payirchi Thittam (Vettri Skill Training Scheme)

Many young people in Tamil Nadu have the education but not the job-ready skills employers look for. The Tamil Nadu Vettri Thiran Payirchi Thittam (VTPT) 2026-27, run by the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), offers free industry-aligned skill training, internships, and placement support to help them get employed. The government announced it in the 2026-27 Budget with an allocation of ₹150 crore.

Scheme at a Glance

  • Training target: 12 lakh college students and 1 lakh unemployed youth in the financial year
  • Internships: 20,000 youth in the first phase, with government and private industries
  • Courses: The TN Skill Wallet portal lists 56 available and 25 upcoming courses
  • Fees: No training fee is charged to candidates at any stage

Key Benefits

  • Free skill training aligned with industry needs
  • Paid internship with a monthly stipend for graduates and candidates with vocational qualifications, with priority for youth from families without permanent employment
  • Skill Voucher up to ₹12,000 to cover training costs. It is redeemable only at TNSDC-recognised centres, and each candidate gets one voucher for a lifetime, valid for a single course
  • Skill Incentive up to ₹12,000 for candidates from vulnerable groups and welfare-scheme beneficiary families:
    • ₹6,000 for courses up to 250 hours
    • ₹12,000 for courses longer than 250 hours
    • Paid by DBT into an Aadhaar-linked bank account in three tranches, based on attendance, completion, and submission of employment or internship proof
  • Boarding and lodging support for candidates training more than 80 km from home: ₹375 per day in Chennai, ₹315 per day in Erode, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruppur and Trichy, and ₹250 per day elsewhere
  • Placement support after training, and official TNSDC certification on completion

Who Can Apply?

  • Residents of Tamil Nadu, aged 18 to 35 years
  • Unemployed and actively seeking work
  • Educated up to at least Class 8, including graduates, ITI and diploma holders. School dropouts can also apply
  • Focused support for persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen welfare beneficiaries, urban livelihood beneficiaries, social welfare beneficiaries, and minority community candidates

Not eligible: candidates currently pursuing education, those already employed, and applicants from outside Tamil Nadu.

Course Rules

  • You can apply for up to three courses, but enrol in only one at a time.
  • After you successfully complete a course, you cannot enrol in another under the programme, so choose carefully.
  • To browse courses, open the TN Skill Wallet portal, go to the Skills tab, click Explore Courses, and choose the category that matches your eligibility.

Documents Required

This is a preparation checklist. Confirm the final requirements for your course and category on the portal.

  • Aadhaar card
  • Educational certificates
  • Tamil Nadu residence proof
  • Aadhaar-linked bank account details
  • Mobile number and email address
  • Category or scheme beneficiary certificate, if applicable

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only, through the TN Skill candidate portal or the VTPT mobile app (Android).

  1. Open the TN Skill Wallet portal and click the Skills tab.
  2. Register as a new user with your mobile number and verify it with the OTP, or log in if you already have an account.
  3. Complete your profile with the details requested.
  4. Browse courses and check the eligibility conditions for your preferred one.
  5. Select a course and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your application.
  6. Review and submit, then log in later to track your application status.

Using the app: download the Vettri Thiran Payirchi Thittam app from Google Play, register or log in, complete your profile, choose a course, and apply. You can also track training progress and access skill voucher and incentive features through it, subject to eligibility.

Contact

Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC)
Phone: 044-22500107
Email: servicedesk@tnsdc.in