MESC

What MESC does

Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) is a Not-for-Profit Organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, founded in 2012 in New Delhi, India. Promoted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) with financial support from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), MESC operates as the sole Sector Skill Council for India's Media & Entertainment industry, recognized as an awarding body by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The organization defines competency standards through 100 Qualification Packs spanning 12 sub-sectors (animation, VFX, gaming, filmmaking, acting, music, digital media, etc.), and runs Training of Trainers (TOT) and Training of Assessors (TOA) programs to build a national delivery infrastructure of 500+ affiliated training partners, 3,500+ certified trainers, 1,500+ accredited training centers, and 15 empaneled assessment agencies.

MESC's operating model combines government scheme implementation (PMKVY, NULM, DDU-GKY), corporate CSR-funded special projects with finance corporations (NSKFDC, NBCFDC, NSCFDC), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), apprenticeship programs (NAPS), and international exchange initiatives (Malaysia, Singapore, Russia, Bhutan). Revenue flows from affiliation fees, assessment fees, certification fees, government disbursements, and CSR funding. The portfolio also includes MECAT (a creative aptitude assessment), Media TalkBack e-magazine (35 editions, 2 lakh+ reach), the Global Immersion & Exchange Programme, partnerships with Farmani Group for international design and photography awards, and India's WorldSkills participation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the core 1-10 employee team is augmented by external consulting organizations for functional execution.

Name

MESC

Legal name

Media and Entertainment Skills Council

Website

https://mescindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MESC is India's NCVET-recognized Sector Skill Council for the Media & Entertainment industry, setting competency standards through 100 Qualification Packs across 12 sub-sectors and delivering certified training via 500+ affiliated partners and 1,500+ training centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Skills Development & Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Vocational skills training
• Media entertainment skills
• Workforce certification
• Qualification standards
• Industry apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Services: MESC generates revenue through affiliation fees from training partners, assessment fees from empaneled assessment agencies, and certification fees. The organization conducts Training of Trainers (TOT) and Training of Assessors (TOA) programs.
2. Government Scheme Implementation: Implementation of government skill development schemes including PMKVY, NULM, DDU-GKY, and various state government programs. Revenue flows from government funding for training delivery.
3. Special Projects and CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships and special projects with organizations like NSKFDC, NBCFDC, and NSCFDC for skill development of marginalized communities.
4. International Programs: Global Immersion & Exchange Programme with program fees for international student mobility and industry exchange initiatives.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

MESC operates as India's NCVET-recognized Sector Skill Council for the Media & Entertainment industry. It develops 100 Qualification Packs across 12 sub-sectors, certifies trainers and assessors, empanels training partners and assessment agencies, and implements government skill schemes (PMKVY, NULM, DDU-GKY) and CSR-funded programs. It also runs international immersion and exchange programmes and the Media TalkBack e-magazine.

Product overview

MESC operates as a skills council for the Media & Entertainment industry, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include the Global Immersion & Exchange Programme for international exposure, MECAT for aptitude assessment, and Training of Trainers/Assessors programs for capacity building. The Qualification Packs provide curriculum standards across 12 sub-sectors. Media TalkBack serves as the knowledge-sharing publication platform. Initiatives like Vidyadaan, Creative Warriors, and WorldSkills competitions support skills development. Partnerships with Farmani Group enable participation in international design and photography awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Media TalkBack: E-magazine initiative showcasing industry expertise, opportunities, and real-life stories in the M&E industry, with 35 editions released and distributed to 2 Lac+ people worldwide

Products and services

• Qualification Packs (QPs) 100 Qualification Packs across 12 sub-sectors of the Media & Entertainment industry, defining competency standards and qualifications for various job roles aligned with NSQF guidelines.
• Training of Trainers (TOT) Program for developing certified trainers across the country with guidelines, trainer registration processes, and prerequisite requirements for delivering MESC-aligned curriculum.
• Training of Assessors (TOA) Program for developing certified assessors with guidelines, assessor registration processes, and prerequisite requirements for conducting MESC assessments.
• MECAT (Media & Entertainment Creative Aptitude Test) Standardized assessment tool designed to evaluate the creative aptitude and potential of individuals interested in pursuing careers within the media and entertainment industry.
• MESC Global Immersion & Exchange Programme International academic and industry engagement program enabling students and professionals to experience diverse learning environments, industry ecosystems, and cultures across borders through academic engagement, industry exposure, hands-on workshops, and cultural immersion.
• Media TalkBack E-Magazine Digital e-magazine showcasing industry expertise, opportunities, possibilities, and real-life stories from the M&E industry, with 35 editions released and distributed digitally to 2 Lac+ people worldwide.
• AWSITC (Asian World Skills International Training Center) Training center focused on skills development delivered in collaboration with WorldSkills standards for the M&E industry.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification Certification of existing workers' skills in the M&E industry through Recognition of Prior Learning assessments under MESC's awarding-body framework.
• Apprenticeship / NAPS Engagement Apprenticeship engagement program connecting M&E companies with apprentices trained on MESC curriculum under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
• Affiliated Training Partner Program Affiliation framework for training partners and accredited training centers (500+ partners, 1500+ centers) to deliver MESC-certified programs across India.
• PMKVY 4.0 Implementation Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 scheme delivering M&E industry training through MESC's affiliated training partner network.
• CSR Skill Development Programs Corporate Social Responsibility skill development partnerships delivering training and certification for marginalized communities through NSKFDC, NBCFDC, and NSCFDC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,00,000+ trainings conducted under MESC framework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MESC collaborated with Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) for the Student Mobility Programme 2025 in Malaysia, offering students a dynamic global learning experience through industry workshops, interactive sessions, and immersive cultural exposure.
• Bhutan Creative ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industry Exchange Programme 2025 bringing creative and media professionals from Bhutan to India for industry immersion, institutional engagements, and expert-led sessions.
• Farmani GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMESC partnered with Farmani Group to enable people of Indian origin to participate in International Awards and Competitions in design and photography. The collaboration aims at discovering and promoting new talent through exhibitions, awards, competitions, and providing education and networking opportunities.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMESC was promoted by FICCI with financial support from NSDC. NSDC is a first-of-its-kind Public Private Partnership in India set up to facilitate the development and upgrading of skills of the growing Indian workforce.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)Strategic or Co-development PartnerMESC was promoted by FICCI, which is one of the premier business chambers in India working for the growth of Indian industry and economy.
• NCVETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMESC is an awarding body recognized by NCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training), which provides regulatory oversight for vocational education and training in India.
• Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading film and television academy; Vice Chairman Sandeep Marwah is the Founder-President of AAFT, representing a key strategic alliance.
• WorldSkills IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMESC supports WorldSkills India competitions, the elite class competitions for skills expertise organized every two years with 85 member countries competing in 50+ skills.
• National Safai Karamchari Finance Development Corporation (NSKFDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial project partner for skill development of safai karamcharis and their dependents through MESC training programs.
• National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial project partner for skill development of persons from backward classes, enabling economic independence through MESC training programs.
• National Schedule Caste Finance and Development Corporation (NSCFDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial project partner for skill development of persons from scheduled castes through MESC's vocational training initiatives.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council: Sector Skill Council under NSDC covering beauty and wellness occupations; mirrors MESC's structure for a different industry vertical.
• Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC): Sector Skill Council for healthcare under NSDC, performing the same awarding-body, qualification-pack-development, and training-partner-affiliation role as MESC, but for healthcare roles.
• NASSCOM Foundation (IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council): Operates as the IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council under NSDC, structurally identical to MESC — developing QPs, certifying trainers, and managing affiliated training partners for a different industry vertical. Closest operational peer.
• Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council: NSDC-affiliated Sector Skill Council for tourism and hospitality; comparable structure, funding model, and network-based skilling operations.
• BFSI Sector Skill Council: Sector Skill Council for banking, financial services and insurance under NSDC; functionally identical operating model to MESC with affiliation, certification, and assessment frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): MESC's parent and umbrella entity that funds and coordinates all Sector Skill Councils in India. Operates broadly across the entire skilling ecosystem.
• City & Guilds: UK-based awarding body offering vocational qualifications globally; comparable to MESC in the sense of being a credentialing body, but operates internationally and across many industries.
• Pearson Edexcel: International awarding and certification body offering vocational qualifications; analogous to MESC's NCVET-recognized awarding function but at a global scale across many sectors.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): MESC's promoter organization; a large industry chamber operating across all sectors, providing governance and policy access that MESC leverages.

Others

• WorldSkills International: Operates the global skills competitions MESC participates in and supports. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor — but co-shapes brand and visibility for MESC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mesc_india
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRS68atoLsihdlYtuarPC6w
• Facebookfacebook.com/MESCINDIA.ORG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/media-entertainment-skills-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/mesc_india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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