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About the Programme
Under a formal Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Government of Jharkhand, and the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, diploma students from Government Polytechnic and Government Women's Polytechnic institutions across the state receive structured industrial training and internships to bridge classroom learning with real-world technical practice.
Partners
- Host institution
- National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur
- State partner
- Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand
- Eligible students
- Students enrolled in Government Polytechnic and Government Women's Polytechnic colleges in Jharkhand
- Duration
- 6 weeks
About NIT Jamshedpur
Established in 1960 (originally as Regional Institute of Technology), NIT Jamshedpur is a premier technical institution in the industrial hub of Jamshedpur, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, and Ph.D programmes.
In coordination with Jharkhand University of Technology (JUT), Ranchi, academic credit for internships during even semesters may be awarded as per university norms.
Training methodology
- On-field training at NIT Jamshedpur facilities
- Classroom sessions and laboratory work
- Short project assignments
- Internal assessment tests
- Workshops and seminars
- Final presentation and evaluation
Attendance policy
- Attendance is recorded through a biometric system for training sessions and hostel stay.
- A minimum of 80% attendance is required to be eligible for the final assessment and certification.
- Absence due to medical reasons requires a certificate and approval from the Principal of the student's parent polytechnic.
Fee structure (per student)
- Training fee
- Chargeable (training fee as per programme norms)
- Hostel & mess
- Chargeable (hostel & mess — based on actual rates at NIT Jamshedpur)
- Total (programme)
- Chargeable (consolidated amount communicated at admission)
NIT Jamshedpur provides training at subsidized rates under the state MOU, below standard skill-development norms.
Hostel and mess are chargeable based on actual daily rates at NIT Jamshedpur hostels.
Certification & governance
Training Completion Certificate — Awarded upon successful completion of assessments. The certificate records training duration, subjects covered, and the student's performance.
Training schedules and notices are published at least 60 days in advance to DHTE and all participating polytechnics.
Approved by the State Government (Council of Ministers, February 2026). MOU signed on 6 March 2026.