Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC)

What Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC) does

The Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC) is a skills training institution established in 2018 and located in Kollam, Kerala, India, on a 9.2-acre campus with approximately 1.5 lakh sq ft of built-up area. It was set up by Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) under the Government of Kerala's Department of Labour and Skills and is managed by Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Limited (ULCCS). The institute is accredited as a Centre of Excellence by both KASE and CSDCI, is an Authorized Training Centre under NSDC, and is accredited by IESC.

IIIC delivers industry-aligned training across three tiers: technician-level programs (e.g., Construction Lab/Field Technician, Plumber General, Excavator Operator, Assistant Electrician), supervisory-level Advanced Diplomas (e.g., BIM, MEP Facility Management, GIS, QA/QC, Quantity Surveying, EHS, Interior Design), and managerial-level Post Graduate Programs (e.g., Advanced Construction Management, Road Construction Management, MEP Systems, Interior Design, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, BIM). It also offers certificate programs in food production, Training of Trainers / Trainers of Assessors modules, internship placements, and an applied Research and Innovation Cell.

The business model combines tuition revenue from individual students with government and parent-society support: technician programs are priced at Rs. 25,600–32,330, supervisory diplomas at Rs. 75,600, and 12-month PGP programs at Rs. 1,75,800. Placement partners include L&T, Sobha, Colliers, Katerra, Terrenus, KIIFB, Jindal Steel, Wrench Solutions, Studio4, and Matter Lab. IIIC reports high graduate placement rates across flagship programs (100% for Construction Lab/Field Technician, 86% for Assistant Electrician, 95% for PGP Advanced Construction Management).

Name

Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC)

Legal name

Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction

Website

https://iiic.ac.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IIIC is a government-supported skills training institute in Kollam, Kerala, established in 2018 under KASE and managed by ULCCS. It offers technician, supervisory, and managerial programs in construction, infrastructure, and now hospitality, training individuals for industry placement.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Skill Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Construction skill training
• Vocational education programs
• Infrastructure training institute
• Professional certification courses
• Technical diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kollam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from fees for various skill development programs including certificate courses, advanced diplomas, and post-graduate programs in infrastructure and construction sectors
2. Structured Internship Programs: Internship arrangements with partner companies providing practical industry experience

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IIIC operates as a Centre of Excellence delivering industry-aligned skill development training programs for the construction and infrastructure sectors. It offers a structured portfolio of certificate courses, advanced diplomas, and postgraduate programs across technician, supervisory, and managerial levels, with 75% hands-on training methodology, NSQF-aligned curriculum, and structured industry internships.

Product overview

IIIC offers a comprehensive portfolio of industry-aligned skill development programs structured across certificate, advanced diploma, and postgraduate levels. The institute operates as a platform of programs organized by skill level (Technician, Supervisory, Managerial) spanning construction management, digital technologies (BIM, GIS, MEP), technical trades (electrician, plumber, excavator operator), and specialized domains (interior design, hospitality, quality assurance). Programs follow NSQF guidelines, incorporate 75% hands-on training, and include structured internships. The curriculum is curated in partnership with RICS and aligned with NSDC/CSDCI qualification packs. Core offerings include Post Graduate Programs in Advanced Construction Management, MEP Systems, Interior Design, and various Advanced Diplomas in BIM, GIS, QA/QC, EHS, and Quantity Surveying, complemented by short-term technician certificates and upskilling programs for working professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post Graduate Program in Advanced Construction Management (PGP ACM)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement for Construction Laboratory and Field Technician course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Construction Skill Development Council of India (CSDCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026MoU signed between CSDCI and IIIC in March 2026. W. R. Harinarayanaraj, CEO of CSDCI visited IIIC along with Ajit Jambhale (Regional Head) and Kushagra Banga (Senior Engineer) to formalize the partnership.
• Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKASE, under the Department of Labour and Skills, Government of Kerala, established IIIC as a Centre of Excellence. KASE provides institutional oversight and alignment with state skill development objectives.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIIC is an authorized Training Centre of NSDC, ensuring programs align with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) for nationally recognized certifications.
• Construction Skill Development Council of India (CSDCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIIC is designated as a Centre of Excellence by CSDCI. An MoU was signed between CSDCI and IIIC in March 2026 to strengthen collaboration in skill development and training initiatives.
• Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Limited (ULCCS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerULCCS provides expert management of IIIC. ULCCS is the largest construction cooperative in Asia and second largest in the world, recognized by UNDP as a model cooperative and member of International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).
• Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIIC holds accreditation from IESC to deliver construction equipment training and maintenance programs under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship arrangement for PGPACM students at L&T Chennai Airport Project and L&T Delhi Common Central Secretariat Project
• Sobha DevelopersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship arrangement for PGPACM students at Bengaluru and Kochi projects
• Katerra India Pvt LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship arrangement for PGPACM students at Bengaluru location
• Colliers InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship arrangement for PGPACM students at Trivandrum office
• Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for placement of graduating trainees
• Wrench SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for placement of graduating trainees
• Studio4coreTechnology or IntegrationBIM advanced training partnership for faculty development. Multiple Studio4 experts serve as adjunct faculty at IIIC for BIM and digital construction training.
• Bishop Jerome Institute, KollamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Faculty Development Programme on emerging technologies in civil engineering conducted with Bishop Jerome Institute
• Matter Lab, KozhikodeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship arrangement for Construction Laboratory and Field Technician students at Matter lab for practical training
• ULCCS RMC PlantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship arrangement for CLFT students at various RMC (Ready Mix Concrete) plants of ULCCS Ltd.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centurion University of Technology and Management: Multi-disciplinary university with strong vocational and technical education programs including construction trades and engineering diplomas. Comparable to IIIC in focus on hands-on skill development, industry-aligned curriculum, and diploma/technician-level training pathways.
• Tata STRIVE: Tata Group's skill development arm offering vocational training across sectors including construction. Comparable to IIIC as a CSR-driven skills training ecosystem with industry placement focus, NSDC partnership model, and similar target audience of unemployed youth and working professionals.
• CADD Centre: Largest training network in India for CAD, BIM, and digital construction software. Comparable to IIIC's BIM and digital project management programs (PGP BIM, AD BIM) in curriculum focus on digital construction skills and target audience of engineers and architects.
• Don Bosco Tech Society: Large vocational training network operating across India with programs in construction, electrical, and plumbing trades. Comparable to IIIC's NSQF-aligned technician-level programs, mission-driven training model for youth employment, and structured placement approach.
• AISECT: Large skill development and vocational training network in India with government partnerships and multi-state presence. Comparable to IIIC in NSDC-affiliated skilling programs, technician-level construction trades training, and focus on semi-urban and rural youth employment.
• National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR): Premier Indian institute for construction management education offering postgraduate programs in Advanced Construction Management, Project Management, and related fields. Directly comparable to IIIC's PGP ACM and other managerial construction management programs in target audience (civil engineers/architects) and curriculum focus.
• L&T Construction Skills Training Institute (L&T CSTI): L&T's in-house construction skills training arm offering technician-level programs in welding, electrical, and equipment operation. Comparable to IIIC's technician-level programs (electrician, plumber, excavator operator) in curriculum structure, industry focus, and placement outcomes.
• RICS School of Built Environment: Offers RICS-accredited construction management and built environment programs. Comparable to IIIC's RICS-aligned managerial programs (PGP ACM, PGP RCM, AD ID) in curriculum framework, professional certification orientation, and target audience of construction professionals.

Broad incumbents

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Public-private partnership under Ministry of Skill Development that oversees India's skilling ecosystem and certification framework. IIIC operates as an authorized training centre under NSDC; comparable as the broader governing authority for NSQF-aligned certification programs.

Emerging players

• PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) Training Centers: Government of India's flagship skill certification scheme with thousands of training centers nationwide delivering NSQF-aligned construction trades programs. Competes with IIIC for the same pool of unemployed youth and the same NSDC-aligned certification pathway in construction trades.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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