NCVET Grants Recognition to JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) as Awarding Body (AB–Dual)

**Summary of NCVET Recognition for JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)** **Overview** On April 24, 2026, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), officially granted recognition to JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) as an Awarding Body (AB–Dual). This recognition was formalized through an agreement signed by both parties to enhance the standardization of vocational training and future-ready skills in India. **Scope of Recognition** As an AB–Dual, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is authorized to award, assess, and certify learners for approved or adopted qualifications. This authority applies to training directly imparted within campuses or training centers that are owned or fully managed by the University. **Key Qualifications and Objectives** * **Approved Qualification:** NCVET has specifically approved the ‘Financial Data Analytics with AI’ qualification submitted by the University. * **NSQF Alignment:** The initiative aims to align innovative qualifications with higher levels of the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). * **Strategic Goal:** The partnership is designed to strengthen India’s workforce for the digital economy by driving the recognition of future-ready skills. JAIN is expected to develop further qualifications mapped to advanced NSQF levels. **Key Personnel and Ceremony Details** The signing ceremony was chaired by Smt. Debashree Mukherjee (Secretary, MSDE and Chairperson, NCVET). Other notable attendees included: * **Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba:** Executive Member, NCVET. * **Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Bhati:** Director, Recognition, NCVET. **Administrative Data** * **Posting Date:** 24 April 2026, 6:37 PM * **Location:** PIB Delhi * **Release ID:** 2255381 * **Visitor Counter:** 291 * **Language Availability:** English, Urdu, Hindi

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