Posted On: 10 APR 2026 7:12PM by PIB Delhi The Council of Architecture (CoA) and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) signed an agreement on 10th April 2026 for recognition as a Dual Awarding Body (AB–Dual). The agreement was signed in the presence of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE & Chairperson, NCVET, and Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET. This agreement marks a significant step towards structured and competency-based skill development in the architectural domain. It will enable the development of industry-aligned courses for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including artisans, technicians, students, and professionals, thereby enhancing employability, promoting upskilling, and bridging the gap between education and industry needs. The MoU reinforces CoA’s commitment to advancing the national skilling agenda in line with the vision of the Government of India. Agreement Signing with Council of Architecture for NCVET recognition as an Awarding Body (AB)- Dual on 10 th April 2026. *** SH (Release ID: 2250935) Visitor Counter : 332 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship NCVET & Council of Architecture signed agreement for NCVET Recognition as Awarding Body (AB - Dual ) to Council of Architecture Posted On: 10 APR 2026 7:12PM by PIB Delhi The Council of Architecture (CoA) and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) signed an agreement on 10th April 2026 for recognition as a Dual Awarding Body (AB–Dual). The agreement was signed in the presence of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE & Chairperson, NCVET, and Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET. This agreement marks a significant step towards structured and competency-based skill development in the architectural domain. It will enable the development of industry-aligned courses for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including artisans, technicians, students, and professionals, thereby enhancing employability, promoting upskilling, and bridging the gap between education and industry needs. The MoU reinforces CoA’s commitment to advancing the national skilling agenda in line with the vision of the Government of India. Agreement Signing with Council of Architecture for NCVET recognition as an Awarding Body (AB)- Dual on 10 th April 2026. *** SH (Release ID: 2250935) <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The Council of Architecture (CoA) and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) signed an agreement on 10th April 2026 for recognition as a Dual Awarding Body (AB–Dual). The agreement was signed in the presence of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE & Chairperson, NCVET, and Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">This agreement marks a significant step towards structured and competency-based skill development in the architectural domain. It will enable the development of industry-aligned courses for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including artisans, technicians, students, and professionals, thereby enhancing employability, promoting upskilling, and bridging the gap between education and industry needs. The MoU reinforces CoA’s commitment to advancing the national skilling agenda in line with the vision of the Government of India.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001V7NC.jpg" style="height:417px; width:752px" /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><em>Agreement Signing with Council of Architecture for NCVET recognition as an Awarding Body (AB)- Dual on 10th April 2026.</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">***</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>SH</strong></span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); 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