India to compete in 63 of 64 skills, including 11 new ones, at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said India will compete for the first time in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
Summary
India will take part for the first time in eleven new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on 9 September 2026. Team Skill India will compete in 63 of 64 skills with nearly 70 competitors, one of its largest contingents. The new skills include Dental Prosthetics, Digital Interactive Media Design, Intelligent Security Technology, Landscape Gardening, Optoelectronic Technology, Retail Sales, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Industrial Mechanics, Software Testing, Heavy Vehicle Technology and Aircraft Maintenance. The National Skill Development Corporation is leading India's preparation under MSDE.
Key facts
- Event
- 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai, 22–27 Sep 2026
- India's entry
- 63 of 64 skills; ~70 competitors
- New skills
- 11, incl. Unmanned Aerial Systems, Aircraft Maintenance, Software Testing
- Lead agency
- NSDC under MSDE
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where will the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in which India debuts in 11 new skills, be held in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shanghai
The 48th WorldSkills Competition is in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
In how many of the 64 skills will Team Skill India compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 63
India will compete in 63 of 64 skills with nearly 70 competitors.