Kaushalya: The Skill University

What Kaushalya: The Skill University does

Kaushalya: The Skill University (KSU) is a state university established by the Government of Gujarat in October 2021 under the Kaushalya: The Skill University Act, 2021, and recognized by the University Grants Commission. It operates as a multi-school academic institution focused on 'Education with Skill' aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NSQF Level 4+ compliance. The university organizes its offerings into six academic schools covering Computing, Drone Technology, Healthcare and Agriculture, Liberal Arts, Management and Finance, and Science/Manufacturing/Infrastructure, delivering degree, diploma, postgraduate, and short-term skill certificate programs. Notable technical components include an Industry 4.0 iFactory Network Lab (in partnership with the Ministry of Heavy Industries), an AWS Academy cloud computing curriculum, drone pilot/manufacturing/forensics training, and space-sector curriculum developed with IN-SPACe.

KSU serves four primary customer segments: student learners (14,934 enrolled, 19,396 registered), industry employers seeking skilled workforce via campus placements, affiliated training institutes (17+ across Gujarat including JBS Academy, Shalby Academy, Academy for Skill Development, MANTRA, iACE), and working professionals seeking reskilling. Its go-to-market combines direct admissions through the Samarth portal, a channel-partner model via affiliated institutes, and industry partnership centers (Amazon AWS, Adani ASDC, Pidilite, Maruti Suzuki iACE, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Aspire Disruptive Skill Foundation). Revenue mechanics consist of tuition and program fees (ranging from free courses like B.Sc. Steel Technology to Rs. 20,000 certificate courses), affiliation fees from partner institutes, and government-funded training programs under schemes such as PMKVY and the Gujarat Institute of Construction Skills. Scholarships include UGC, Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, and Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme.

The institution is governed by statutory bodies (Board of Governance, Board of Management, Academic Council) and led by President Shri Manoj Kumar Das (IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat), Director General Prof. (Dr.) S P Singh, Registrar Rekha Nair, and Chief Skill Coordinator Pankaj Mistri. As a state government entity, KSU's funding derives primarily from Gujarat state allocations rather than commercial capital markets, and it does not have private shareholders or venture capital ownership.

Name

Kaushalya: The Skill University

Legal name

Kaushalya: The Skill University

Website

https://kaushalyaskilluniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kaushalya: The Skill University is a Government of Gujarat state university established in 2021 offering degree, diploma, and certificate programs across six schools (Computing, Drone, Healthcare, Liberal Arts, Management & Finance, Science/Manufacturing/Infrastructure), serving 14,934 enrolled students through 17+ affiliated institutes and industry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Skill development training
• Industry-aligned curricula
• Degree diploma certificates
• Drone technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Program Fees: Tuition and course fees from degree, diploma, and certificate programs offered to enrolled students across various schools
2. Affiliation Fees: Revenue from granting affiliation to other institutes for conducting skill development programs under KSU's framework and standards
3. Government Funded Training: Skill training programs funded through government schemes including Prime Minister Kaushalya Vikas Yojana, Gujarat Institute of Construction Skills, and industry partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kaushalya: The Skill University (KSU) is a state university offering degree, diploma, and certificate programs across six academic schools focused on skill-integrated education. It operates as an affiliating university with 17+ affiliated institutes across Gujarat and delivers industry-aligned curricula in emerging technology areas including cloud computing, drone technology, AI/ML, and Industry 4.0 manufacturing.

Product overview

Kaushalya: The Skill University is a Government of Gujarat state university established in October 2021 under the Kaushalya: The Skill University Act, 2021, focused on 'Education with Skill' aligned with NEP 2020. The university operates as a multi-school academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and degree programs. Its offerings are organized into six academic divisions: School of Computing (offering cyber security, AI/ML, and programming courses), School of Drone (drone technology and applications), School of Healthcare, Agri and Other Services (medical and biotech programs), School of Liberal Arts (psychology, design, and law courses), School of Management and Finance (business and logistics programs), and School of Science, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (manufacturing, energy, and industrial technology). The university also delivers AWS Academy cloud computing courses in partnership with Amazon Web Services, and provides short-term skill certificate programs for workforce development. The institution serves as an affiliating university with multiple affiliated institutes across Gujarat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Computing Offers degree (B.C.A in Cyber Security, BSc Computer Science in AI/ML, M.Sc. in Computer Science), diploma, and certificate courses in computing disciplines including Cyber Security, AI/ML, programming, ethical hacking, mobile security, networking, and cloud computing for students seeking technology-focused education.
• School of Drone Provides certificate, postgraduate degree (M.Sc. in Drone Manufacturing and Programming), and postgraduate diploma courses in drone technology covering pilot certification, manufacturing and assembly, drone forensics, disaster management, precision agriculture, aerial mapping, construction inspection, and urban intelligence applications.
• School of Healthcare, Agri and Other Services Offers medical laboratory sciences (Bachelor and Master of Medical Laboratory Sciences), anaesthesia and operation theatre technology, radiology and imaging technology, dialysis therapy technology, nutrition and dietetics, biotechnology, and industrial safety and environmental technology programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• School of Liberal Arts Provides postgraduate degree (M.A. in Clinical Psychology), postgraduate diploma, degree, and certificate courses in psychology, vastu shastra, archival studies, labour laws, jewellery designing, fashion design and garment technology, stone craft, and industrial relations.
• School of Management and Finance Offers BBA programs and postgraduate diploma and certificate courses in custom clearance and freight forwarding, income tax practice, GST practice, e-commerce and digital marketing, EXIM executive, air cargo executive, and warehouse executive.
• School of Science, Manufacturing & Infrastructure Provides degree (B.Sc. in Steel Technology, Transportation & Mobility, Green & Renewable Energy, CNC Technology, Furniture Design & Manufacturing) and postgraduate diploma courses in solar energy, renewable energy, CNC technology, welding, quality assurance, and industrial chemistry.
• AWS Academy Cloud Computing Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% placement rate achieved by partner organizations for trained graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Three-year agreement to strengthen curriculum design, expand academic outreach, and build a talent pipeline for India's evolving space ecosystem. IN-SPACe will work with KSU to identify key areas of cooperation and recommend relevant academic courses.
• Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2022MoU to promote skill-based education, skill development, entrepreneurship, reskilling and upskilling, and facilitate research in emerging areas. KSU grants affiliation and conducts assessments; ASDC provides training and placement support.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Academy partnership providing cloud computing curriculum including Semester 1&2 cloud foundations, ML foundations, data center technician, engineering operations, cloud developing, cloud architecting, cloud operations, and data analytics courses.
• iFactory/C4I4 (Industry 4.0)coreTechnology or IntegrationCentre of Excellence for Industry 4.0 capability building. iFactory Network Lab at KSU premises offers hands-on training on smart manufacturing, Cyber Physical Systems, interoperability, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• JBS Academy Private LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics skill training partner offering Certificate Course in Warehouse Executive, Air Cargo Executive, and other supply chain programs. JBS Academy conducts courses and provides faculty for KSU-affiliated programs.
• Academy for Skill Development (Hazira Education Trust)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromoted by Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) to create technical talent in the steel sector. Offers B.Sc. in Steel Technology with free education, accommodation, and transport at AMNS Township.
• Pidilite Industries LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvance Skill Centre for Carpentry and Plumbing collaboration. PIL provides tools, equipment, experts, and industry best practices for construction skills training at ITIs and KSU-affiliated centers.
• International Automobile Centre of Excellence (iACE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture between Government of Gujarat and Maruti Suzuki India Limited for automotive ecosystem training. Provides end-to-end training with smart manufacturing, EV/hybrid systems, and automotive lifecycle management courses.
• Aspire Disruptive Skill FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVocational training partner focused on tribal and unemployed youth transformation. Courses include CNC Machining, Solar PV Technology, and other manufacturing skills with 95% placement rate.
• Gujarat Technological University (GTU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-eminent university partner with 400,000+ students and 17,000 faculty across 427 colleges. Collaboration for academic standards and student pathways.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen university partner offering more than 75 programs through distance mode. Collaboration for flexible learning pathways and wider reach.
• MANTRA (Man Made Textiles Research Association)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational textile research association offering Fashion Design & Garment Technology courses, Jacquard Design, and other textile industry programs through KSU affiliation.
• Shalby AcademysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare education partner from Shalby Hospitals network. Provides industry-ready training to 4000+ students across 13 cities for healthcare and allied professionals.
• Atmiya UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary university partner in Saurashtra region with 3 decades of experience. Collaboration for academic expansion and student pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ksugog
• Facebookfacebook.com/KSUGOG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksugog

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kaushalya: The Skill University