India finishes 8th among 29 nations in its first WorldSkills Asia Competition
In its first-ever participation, India finished 8th among 29 countries at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, winning one silver, two bronze and three Medallions for Excellence.
Summary
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on 30 November 2025 that India's 23 competitors, in 21 skill categories, placed India 8th at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025. Muskan won silver in Painting & Decorating; Komal Panda (Industrial Design Technology) and Shivam Singh & Dinesh R (Robot System Integration) won bronze. The third edition of WSAC had 500+ competitors in 44 skill categories from about 29 countries.
Key facts
- Event
- WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025, 3rd edition
- India's rank
- 8th of 29 nations (debut)
- Indian team
- 23 competitors, 21 skill categories, 21 experts
- Medals
- 1 silver, 2 bronze, 3 Medallions for Excellence
- Silver
- Muskan – Painting & Decorating
- Bronze
- Komal Panda – Industrial Design Technology; Shivam Singh & Dinesh R – Robot System Integration
- Led by
- MSDE with NSDC
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In its first-ever participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, India secured which rank?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
India finished 8th among 29 participating nations in its debut at WSAC 2025.
At WorldSkills Asia 2025, India's only silver medal was won by Muskan in which skill?
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Correct answer: A — Painting & Decorating
Muskan won silver in Painting & Decorating.