Maharashtra approved IES Skill Tech University in Mumbai to strengthen skill-based education. The self-financed institute will start in 2026–27, offering industry-focused courses to boost employability. The move aligns with Skill India and the state’s “Skilled Maharashtra” vision.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of a new private skill-based university in Mumbai, marking a significant step toward strengthening industry-riented education in the state. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Proposed Institution to Be Set Up by Indian Education Society

The proposed institution, to be set up by the Indian Education Society, will be known as IES Skill Tech University and will operate as a permanently self-financed private skill university. It is scheduled to commence academic operations from the 2026–27 academic year at its Bandra campus in Mumbai.

The move aligns with the national Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Policy announced in 2015, which emphasises bridging the gap between job demand and workforce readiness through structured skill training. Maharashtra has also been advancing its own vision under the “Skilled Maharashtra, Employable Maharashtra” framework, inspired by the broader Skill India mission.