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The SOP will come into effect from the 2027-28 academic year. Applications for new skill colleges and institutions must be submitted by Sept 30, according to the timeline. RTMSSU will forward eligible proposals to the govt by Nov 30, following which the govt will issue Letters of Intent (LoIs) by Jan 31. Institutions seeking final approval will have to submit compliance reports by Jan 31. RTMSSU will then forward eligible proposals to the govt by May 1, with the state required to communicate its final decision by June 15, according to a govt resolution (GR) issued last week. The University is affiliating 50 colleges across Maharashtra, making skill-based education and practical training accessible to more students.
Pune: State govt has approved a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to grant affiliation and recognition to new skill-based institutions and satellite centres under Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skill University (RTMSSU). “Our aim is to build an ecosystem that connects education, skills and employment, empowering the next generation with the capabilities needed for a changing job market. Expanding the network of Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University is a step in this direction.
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This initiative will enable youth to gain industry-relevant skills alongside their studies and prepare them for better employment opportunities,” said Mangal Prabhat Lodha, minister of skill, employment, entrepreneurship and innovation, Maharashtra. As per the GR, a five-year perspective plan prepared by RTMSSU will identify new locations where skill-based institutions can be established, with priority given to quality, inclusivity and social relevance. This will include districts with a gross enrolment ratio below the national average, as well as tribal, hilly and remote areas. Applications will be accepted online, and proposals for locations outside those identified in the plan will not be considered. Expert committees appointed by the university will physically inspect the proposed institutions, verify infrastructure and other requirements, and submit reports accompanied by photographs and videos, the GR stated. The SOP, to ensure the quality of new institutions, places the responsibility on the university to ensure that incomplete proposals or those failing to meet the prescribed criteria are not recommended to the govt.