SKUAST-K Issues Circular for Student Registration on Apprenticeship India Portal Under NAPS

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Main Campus Shalimar, Srinagar, has issued a circular regarding the registration of students on the Apprenticeship India Portal under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).

The circular, issued by the Office of the Registrar, encourages eligible students to register themselves on the Apprenticeship India Portal and explore suitable apprenticeship opportunities available through the platform.

SKUAST-K Apprenticeship Registration Circular

According to the university circular, the National Apprenticeship Scheme of the Government of India provides students with an opportunity to undertake apprenticeship training with eligible establishments.

The scheme is intended to provide students with practical exposure and workplace experience. The circular also states that students can receive admissible benefits or stipends under the scheme.

SKUAST-K has therefore encouraged students to make use of the Apprenticeship India Portal for registration and to explore apprenticeship opportunities that may be available through the platform.

Students have been advised to register themselves on the Apprenticeship India Portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

CEO, SKIIE Designated as Nodal Officer

The university has designated the CEO, SKIIE, SKUAST-K as the Nodal Officer for the registration process.

As stated in the circular, the Nodal Officer will monitor the registration process at the university level. The officer will also coordinate with the concerned faculties to facilitate maximum participation of eligible students in the apprenticeship scheme.

The university has accordingly placed responsibility for monitoring and coordination at the university level with the designated Nodal Officer.

Faculties Asked to Encourage Student Registration

The circular also directs the Deans/Associate Deans of Subject Matter Faculties/Colleges to take necessary steps at the faculty level.

Their role includes disseminating information regarding the apprenticeship scheme among students. They have also been asked to motivate eligible students to register themselves on the Apprenticeship India Portal.

In addition to encouraging registration, the concerned authorities have been asked to monitor the progress of registration within their respective faculties.

The directions are aimed at ensuring that information about the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme reaches eligible students across the concerned faculties and colleges of SKUAST-K.

Consolidated Registration List to Be Forwarded

The university circular states that a consolidated list of registrations is to be forwarded by 13.09.2026 to the CEO, SKIIE, SKUAST-K.

The list is to be sent through the email address skiiecentre@skuastkashmir.in.

This deadline has been specifically mentioned in the circular issued by the Office of the Registrar.

Circular Issued by Registrar

The circular was issued under the authority of Prof. Azmat Alam Khan, Registrar, SKUAST-K.

The document carries the reference number No. AU/Acad./2026/N-13/9413-35 and is dated 11.09.2026.

The communication has been circulated to various university officials and concerned offices for information and necessary action.

Copies Sent to University Officials

As mentioned in the circular, copies have been forwarded to all Officers of the University.

Copies have also been sent to all Deans/Associate Deans for Subject Matter Faculties/Colleges, SKUAST-K, for further action concerning the apprenticeship registration process.

The Professor In-charge ARIS has also been provided a copy for placing the notice on the university website's front page under the “NEWS” section.

The circular has further been copied to the Secretary to Vice-Chancellor for information of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor.

The CEO, SKIIE, SKUAST-K has also received a copy for information and necessary action.

What Students Need to Know

The circular highlights the Apprenticeship India Portal as the platform through which students can register and explore suitable apprenticeship opportunities.

The National Apprenticeship Scheme, as described in the university communication, offers students an opportunity to undertake apprenticeship training with eligible establishments. It also provides practical exposure and workplace experience, along with admissible benefits or stipends under the scheme.

Eligible students have consequently been encouraged by the university to complete their registration on the portal and explore the opportunities available through it.

The university-level registration process will be monitored by the designated Nodal Officer, while the concerned Deans and Associate Deans will disseminate information and monitor registration progress within their respective faculties.

The circular makes clear that the consolidated list of registrations is to reach the CEO, SKIIE, SKUAST-K, by 13 September 2026 through the email address specified in the notice.

The communication was issued from the Academic Section, Office of the Registrar, SKUAST-K, Shalimar, Srinagar, 190025 (J&K).