What KTI does

Kohinoor Technical Institute Pvt. Ltd. (KTI) is an India-based vocational training company founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mumbai. It operates as the education-skilling vertical of the Kohinoor Group, delivering government-recognised, industry-certified courses across 70+ centres in six Indian states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana). The course portfolio spans traditional trades (AC & Refrigeration, Automobile, Electrical, Smartphone Repairing, Electronics, Plumbing, Beautician), professional courses (Fashion Designing, Computer Hardware & Networking, Computer Applications) and newer digital programmes (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security), supported by an E3 program that provides industry readiness training and lifetime placement assistance.

KTI's technology layer is curriculum-led rather than platform-led: course content is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development and Sector Skill Council, and the institute is an NSDC Training Partner (Nodal in 9 constituencies) and ISO 9001:2015 certified. There is no proprietary software, app, or AI/ML system disclosed; the AI/cyber courses teach AI concepts to students rather than deploy AI to operate the institute.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) student course fees from individual enrolments across 70+ centres, (2) franchise and accreditation fees from partners who pay approximately Rs. 20 lakhs in initial capital and provide 1,000+ sq. ft. of space to operate KTI-branded centres, and (3) the E3 Lifetime Placement Assistance membership with ongoing employer-engagement services. GTM is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer (student outreach, website enquiry, 70+ owned/franchise centres) and channel partnerships (franchisees, accredited institutes, CSR-funded cohorts with corporates such as CEAT, Crompton, Honda, and Zensar).

Name

KTI

Legal name

Kohinoor Technical Institute Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://kti.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kohinoor Technical Institute (KTI) is a Mumbai-headquartered vocational training company, founded in 1967, operating 70+ centres across six Indian states. It delivers government-recognised, industry-certified courses in technical trades and digital skills to individual students, with lifetime placement assistance and an NSDC-linked franchise network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Technical education
• Skill development
• Career training
• Paramedical courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for vocational training courses across 70+ industry-certified programs
2. Franchise Fees: Initial business association fees and ongoing royalties from franchise partners operating KTI training centres
3. Lifetime Placement Assistance Membership: E3 program providing in-depth industry readiness training, mock interviews, personality development and placement services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KTI (Kohinoor Technical Institute) is a vocational training institute that delivers 60+ industry-certified diploma and certificate courses across technical, paramedical, and professional sectors—including AC & Refrigeration, Automobile, Electrical, Smartphone Repairing, Fashion Designing, AI, Computer Hardware & Networking, Electronics, and Computer Applications—through a national network of 70+ training centres across six Indian states, supplemented by lifetime placement assistance via its E3 program.

Product overview

Kohinoor Technical Institute (KTI) is a vocational training institute offering a portfolio of technical and professional courses across multiple sectors. The institute operates as a single educational platform providing over 60 industry-certified courses in areas including Automobile, Mechanical, Mobile & Smartphone repair, Electrical, Turner fitter, Computer Software, Hardware & Networking, Healthcare, Fashion Designing, Plumbing, Beautician, AC & Refrigeration and Electronics. KTI offers individual vocational courses (such as AC & Refrigeration, Automobile, Electrical, Smartphone Repairing, Fashion Designing, AI, Computer Hardware & Networking, Electronics, and Computer Applications) along with support services like the E3 program which provides industry readiness training, mock interviews, personality development, and lifetime placement assistance. The courses are affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development and KTI is a training partner of NSDC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AC & Refrigeration Course Diploma course covering maintenance, repair, and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including air filters, fan belts, refrigerant charge, system diagnosis and repair, targeted at students seeking technician-level employment.
• Automobile Course Diploma course that trains technicians and engineers in the repair, installation, and servicing of vehicles across categories, for students pursuing automotive service careers.
• Electrical Course Diploma course designed to develop hands-on skills required to inspect, identify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical home appliances and electrical circuits and connections, for students entering electrical technician roles.
• Smartphone Repairing Course Certificate course that develops hands-on skills to inspect, identify, troubleshoot, and repair smartphones, for students pursuing mobile device repair careers.
• Fashion Designing Course Diploma course that trains students to become fashion design professionals, covering clothing creation from start to end and altering garments to fit, for students entering the fashion industry.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course Advanced Certificate Course introducing smart systems that can learn, solve problems, and innovate, covering data science, machine learning, chatbots, image recognition, and robotics, for students targeting entry-level AI roles.
• Computer Hardware & Networking Course Diploma course that builds student skills in computer assembly, management, maintenance, and network configuration, for students pursuing IT hardware and networking careers.
• Electronics Course Diploma course focusing on basic concepts of electronics and trade-specific study, covering electronic components, testing and repairing, tools of trade, circuit study, microprocessors, satellite communication, and television, for students targeting electronics technician roles.
• Computer Applications Course Diploma course covering web design, web graphic design, interface design, authoring (including standardized code and proprietary software), user experience design, and search engine optimization, for students pursuing web/software careers.
• E3 Program (Lifetime Placement Assistance) Career support program offering industry readiness training, mock interview sessions, personality development, soft skill training, international placement service, and lifetime placement assistance membership for KTI students.
• KTI Franchise Opportunity Licensed franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to operate KTI-branded vocational training centres with standardized curriculum, branding, and operational support, requiring approximately Rs. 20 lakhs in initial investment and 1000+ sq. ft. of space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ students trained since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTI is appointed as Training Partner and Nodal Training Partner in 9 constituencies by NSDC. NSDC is a not-for-profit public limited company set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership model to promote skill development.
• Sector Skill Council (SSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTI courses are affiliated to Sector Skill Council. SSCs play a vital role in bridging the gap between industry demand and skilling requirements, developing competency standards and qualifications under NSQF.
• Glowrius Beauty Salon and Training InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst accredited centre in Pune providing beauty and training services under KTI accreditation.
• Nav Umang PartnersminorOthersCSR project partners including CEAT Tyres, Crompton Greaves, Raychem RPG, Salaam Bombay, Zensar, and Honda for skill development initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jetking Infotrain: Jetking is an Indian vocational training institute focused on computer hardware, networking, and emerging tech skills, with a franchise-driven centre network that mirrors KTI's model in the IT-adjacent skilling segment.
• Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training: Frankfinn is an Indian vocational training institute using a franchise/centre-based model to deliver job-oriented courses with placement support, comparable to KTI in operational format and target student segment.
• Aptech Limited: Aptech is a long-established Indian vocational and IT training institute with a national centre network and franchise model, directly comparable to KTI in offering technical diplomas, career courses, and placement support across similar trades.
• Manipal City & Guilds: Manipal City & Guilds is a joint venture delivering internationally certified vocational and technical skills training in India, comparable to KTI in offering industry-certified, job-oriented diploma programs with a similar target learner profile.
• NIIT Limited: NIIT is a major Indian IT and vocational skills training provider with franchise centres and corporate training programs, overlapping with KTI on IT/AI/computer hardware and networking courses and a similar centre-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Amity Skills: Amity University's skill and vocational training vertical delivers industry-aligned certificate and diploma programs in technical and paramedical fields, comparable to KTI in course breadth and target learners, with the backing of a larger educational group.
• Don Bosco Tech Society: Don Bosco Tech is an Indian not-for-profit skill-training network offering vocational courses across trades to underprivileged youth, comparable to KTI in trade-mix and target segment, though operating at scale with NGO/government funding.
• Tata STRIVE: Tata STRIVE is the Tata Group's skill-development initiative delivering vocational training across multiple trades, comparable to KTI in mission and target learners, but operating as part of a much larger corporate social initiative with greater capital and brand resources.

Emerging players

• IL&FS Skills Development Corporation: IL&FS Skills operates skill-development centres across India focused on vocational and employability training with government partnerships, comparable to KTI in the NSDC-aligned skilling ecosystem though at a more project-driven operating model.

Regional players

• Centurion University: Centurion University is an Indian multi-campus university with strong vocational, skill-based and rural skilling programs, comparable to KTI in curriculum style and rural learner focus, but operating primarily in Odisha and eastern India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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