India finishes 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with 6 silvers; NIFT students win two silvers
At the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai (23–26 September 2026), India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors in 63 skills finished 10th with 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence; the Ministry of Textiles reported on 29 September that NIFT students won two of the silvers.
Summary
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 brought together more than 1,400 young competitors from about 68 countries and regions in 64 skills. NIFT represented India in Fashion Technology, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales and Digital Interactive Media Design, winning two silver medals and a Medal for Excellence.
Key facts
- Event
- 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai, China, 23–26 September 2026
- Scale
- 1,400+ competitors, ~68 countries/regions, 64 skills
- India's contingent
- 70 competitors in 63 skills — largest ever
- India's result
- 10th position; 6 silver, 20 Medals for Excellence
- NIFT
- Two silver medals and a Medal for Excellence
- NIFT skill areas
- Fashion Technology, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Digital Interactive Media Design
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 48th WorldSkills Competition, where India finished 10th, was held in September 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai
WorldSkills 2026 was held in Shanghai, China, from 23 to 26 September 2026.
Consider the following statements about India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: 1. India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. 2. India sent its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors in 63 skills won 6 silvers and 20 Medals for Excellence and finished 10th.