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World Skill Center Opens Applications for 2026-27 Skill Courses

The World Skill Center is accepting applications for courses starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

Students must apply by September 30.

The courses teach skills such as electrical technology, hospitality, logistics, health care and digital animation.

Classes are available at campuses in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur.

Bhubaneswar also offers a six-month course in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Different courses require different educational qualifications.

Some eligible groups can study in the one-year courses without paying tuition.

Students may also receive hostel accommodation, meals, uniforms and bus transportation.

Key facts

Application deadline: September 30
Course duration: One year for most programmes; six months for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Campuses: Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur
Eligibility: Varies by course and includes ITI, Diploma, +2, B.E./B.Tech and other prescribed qualifications
Fee support: Eligible SC, ST, OBC, SEBC and minority candidates may pursue one-year courses free of cost, subject to conditions
Reserved seats: Ten per cent of seats are reserved for candidates from outside Odisha, subject to admission norms
2025-26 placement rate: 99%, with 295 candidates securing global placement opportunities

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