WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

September 29, 2026 12:42 PM

NIFT students win two Silver medals and a Medal for Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Students and experts from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) have helped India achieve a strong showing at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026, securing two Silver Medals and a Medal for Excellence across fashion, digital and retail skill categories. WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 was held in Shanghai, China, from September 23 to 26, bringing together more than 1,400 young competitors from around 68 countries and regions across 64 skills. India fielded its largest-ever ...

September 28, 2026 12:34 PM

India finishes 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with six silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence

India secured the 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, winning six Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence as the international skills competition concluded in Shanghai, China. India improved its position from 13th at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where it had won four Bronze Medals and 12 Medals for Excellence. The latest performance marks an improvement in India's showing at the global skills competition and highlights the achievements of its young skilled professionals across a ran...

September 15, 2026 10:32 PM

India’s Largest-Ever Skills Contingent Leaves for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India's largest-ever contingent of 70 skilled young competitors has been flagged off for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, where Team India will compete across 63 skill categories. The send-off ceremony was organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27. Indian competitors will showcase their expertise in technical excellence, cre...

September 9, 2026 2:31 PM

India to debut in 11 new skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India is set to expand its global skills footprint with first-time participation in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27. Team Skill India will compete in 63 of the 64 skills at the competition, with a contingent of nearly 70 competitors, making it one of the country’s largest and most diverse representations at WorldSkills to date. The 11 new skill categories in which India will participate for the firs...