The Department of Employment and Training has announced online admissions for 2026 to courses in 30 trades offered through five ITIS (Industrial Training Institute).The Govt. ITI and Govt. ITI for Women in Coimbatore, and the ITIs in Anaikatti, Valparai and Perur offer courses in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer-related courses, Apparel-related trades, Drone Pilot, Industrial Robotics, and Electric Vehicle technology for candidates with 8th / 10th / 11th / 12th / Diploma / Degree qualifications in the age group of 14 to 40 years. There is no upper age limit for women, an official press release said.Applications will be received online at www.skilltraining.tn.gov.in till June 3, 2026. Applicants can also visit admission help centres at ITIs or district skill training centre with the following documents: 8th / 10th mark sheet, Transfer Certificate, Community Certificate, passport-size photo, and Aadhaar card.Upon admission, students will be entitled to free laptop, bicycle, uniform, textbooks, drawing kit, shoes, and bus pass, besides monthly stipend of ₹750.Candidates, who had undergone education in Tamil medium in government schools from Class 6 to 12, will receive ₹1,000 under Pudhumai Penn/ Tamil Pudhalvan) scheme. All candidates will be placed after completion of courses.For further information, contact Government ITI Coimbatore (81220 47178), Government ITI for women, Coimbatore: (97156 26813), Government ITI, Anaikatti (88383 39946), Government ITI, Valparai (94421 75780), Government ITI, Perur (93633 10633), and District Skill Training Office (99522 53597/ 94990 55687).In Tiruppur district, the admissions to ITIs in Tiruppur, Kangayam, Dharapuram and Udumalpet will be carried out under the same time schedule. Online admissions could be made through the link https://skilltraining.tn.gov.in/detitiadm/.For additional informatin, dial 9499055695/ 9499055700/ 9499055698/ 8124712445. Published - May 21, 2026 08:37 pm IST