- Gives college and university students skill training alongside their regular degree course.
- Covers modern technical and digital skills such as AI, machine learning, web development, and digital marketing.
- Also offers value-added courses in areas like entrepreneurship, agriculture, and crafts.
- Prepares students for both salaried jobs and self-employment.
- The Higher Education Department has not shared any dedicated helpline number for the scheme yet.
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Uccha Shiksha Kaushal Samvardhan Yojana |
| Launch Year | 2026 |
| Benefits | Skill development training in modern, digital, technical and employment-oriented fields. |
| Beneficiary | Students studying in eligible higher education institutions in Uttarakhand. |
| Nodal Agency | Uttarakhand Higher Education Department |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | To be announced |
Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Uccha Shiksha Kaushal Samvardhan Yojana: Job-Ready Skills Alongside a Degree
A degree on its own does not always lead to a job. Employers often ask for practical skills, from digital tools to entrepreneurship, that a regular course may not teach. The Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Uccha Shiksha Kaushal Samvardhan Yojana, announced in 2026 by the Higher Education Department, is meant to close that gap by offering skill training to college and university students alongside their regular studies.
Where the scheme stands today
This is a newly announced scheme, and the details are still to come. The government has said it will release detailed guidelines covering final eligibility, required documents, registration and the application process. Until then, no application is open, the mode of applying is “to be announced”, and no helpline number has been shared.
The scale
- Budget: ₹200 crore over the next 5 years
- Eventual reach: all 1.19 lakh students
- First phase: around 59,500 students
The Higher Education Secretary has said government and grant-aided non-government colleges will benefit first, with private college students added later as the scheme grows. The source also says the scheme will cover students in both government and private institutions, so the safest reading is that private colleges are included, but not in the first phase.
What students will be able to learn
Training will cover a wide range of areas:
- Technology and digital: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, web development, drone technology, digital marketing, brand development and banking
- Rural and traditional livelihoods: agriculture, mushroom production, beekeeping, handicrafts and textiles
- Other fields: eco-tourism, heritage, entrepreneurship and yoga
Courses will run online, offline and in hybrid mode, so students can build extra skills while continuing their degrees. The aim is to improve both job prospects and self-employment.
What it does not offer
The government has not announced any cash assistance or monthly payment. The benefit is the training itself.
Who is likely to be eligible
The scheme is for students pursuing higher education in Uttarakhand. Based on current information, that includes students in government universities, private universities, colleges affiliated with eligible universities, and eligible aided colleges. Conditions such as age limit, domicile requirement, minimum marks and course or semester requirements have not been announced, so please do not assume any of them.
Documents
There is no official list yet. A tentative list suggests keeping an Aadhaar card or other identity proof, your student ID card, your latest marksheet, an Uttarakhand domicile certificate if required, a passport-size photograph, and an active mobile number and email ID. These are only suggestions, so wait for the official guidelines before collecting anything special.
What to do now
- Wait for the official guidelines and registration notice, and avoid paying anyone for early registration. No one can legitimately register you before the process opens.
- Check with your college or university, since institutions are likely to be the first to receive instructions.
- Watch the Uttarakhand Higher Education Department website.
- Keep your basic documents handy so you can register quickly when it opens.
Other Uttarakhand schemes for students
This scheme is separate from the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana, which the same department runs to give students free competitive-exam coaching. The department also runs the Devbhoomi Udhyamita Yojana, an existing scheme giving free entrepreneurship and skill training to a smaller batch of college and university students each year. If you want skills training now, rather than waiting for this scheme, the Devbhoomi Udhyamita Yojana is worth looking into.
Where to get help
No dedicated helpline has been published. For now, the best contact is your college administration or the Uttarakhand Higher Education Department.