First IndiaSkills regional competition for the North East to be held at Gauhati University
The Skill Development Ministry announced on 18 January 2026 that the North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025-26 â the first dedicated to the region â would be held at Gauhati University from 19 to 22 January.
Summary
The North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025-26 is the first IndiaSkills regional competition held exclusively for the North Eastern Region, with youth from all eight North Eastern states competing in 26 skill categories. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is organising it at Gauhati University, with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) as knowledge partner and implementing agency. MoS Jayant Chaudhary was to inaugurate it on 19 January.
Key facts
- Event
- IndiaSkills 2025-26 North East Regional Competition
- Dates
- 19â22 January 2026
- Venue
- Gauhati University, Assam
- First
- First IndiaSkills regional competition exclusively for the North East
- Scope
- All eight NE states; 26 skill categories
- Implementing agency
- NSDC
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The first dedicated IndiaSkills regional competition for the North Eastern Region (IndiaSkills 2025-26) was scheduled to be held at:
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Correct answer: B â Gauhati University
PIB (MSDE): the North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025-26 was to be organised at Gauhati University from 19 to 22 January 2026.
In how many skill categories were youth to compete at the IndiaSkills 2025-26 North East Regional Competition?
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Correct answer: C â 26
PIB (MSDE): youth from all eight North Eastern states were to compete across 26 skill categories.