Genesis
The Alagappa Institute of Skill Development (AISD) is an initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu to discharge its social responsibilities and community development through Vocational Education. The Skill Development Centre (SDC) which was established in 2015, was elevated into a permanent institute. The AISD offers employment-oriented vocational programmes for the empowerment of youth. They could be employed in industrial sectors besides embarking on self-employment.
In 2006, the University started to offer several short-term and certificate training programmes through ‘Garment Training Unit’ with the financial support of NIFT-TEA. Since 2007, in association with IL&FS-CDI, New Delhi, the University has been offering one month placement-linked Training Programme in ‘Industrial Sewing Machine Operation’.
During 2009-2010, Skill Training was conducted to the Traditional Weavers with NABARD Funding. Under the aegis of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Government of Tamil Nadu, the Centre has been conducting various ‘Entrepreneurship and Skill Training’ programmes on Fashion Designing and Entrepreneurship. Later, an ‘Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Centre’ was started at the University in 2011-2012.
The effective functioning of the Skill Development Centre paved the way for the creation of Alagappa University-IL& FS Institute of Skills (AU-IIS) in October 2013 (presently known as Alagappa University-Learnet Institute of Skills (AU-LIS). It is India’s first Skill Institute recognized by the National Occupational Standards (NOS)
The UGC sanctioned a grant of Rs. 1.85 crore to Alagappa Institute of Skill Development for starting the much-demanded Vocational Degree Programmes – Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Fashion Technology and Software Development. The UGC sanctioned the grant for a period of three years to run these Vocational B.Voc. Degree programmes from the academic year 2014-2015.
Vision
- To elevate Alagappa Institute of Skill Development into a Centre of Excellence in vocational education and self-employment.
- To produce industry ready-skilled youth by imparting Skill-oriented Education which catalyses the holistic development of the youth.
- To offer Skill-based Vocational Curriculum by adhering to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in consultation with respective Sector Skill Councils (SSC), Industries and Academia.
- To act as catalyst for promoting and strengthening industry-ready skill-oriented youth through teaching, practical training, dissemination of knowledge and industry exposure.
The AISD has the following six units to impart Skill Education to the youth to make them Industry-ready:
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Career Hub (EIC Hub) funded under RUSA 2.0 Scheme
Alagappa University-Learnet Institute of Skills (AU-LIS)
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN)
Institution Innovation Council (IIC)
Garment Training Unit
Alagappa University- HebeSec R&D Centre (AU-HRC) for Cyber Security
These units are situated in two separate buildings of Alagappa University in an expanse of 18,500 sq. ft. with machineries worth 2.25Cr.
The AISD, within a short period of its establishment has climbed to a great stature through its commendable Skill Development Programmes. This is accomplished with the team work of competent and committed teaching and administrative staff with the ample support of University Administration.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Career Hub (EIC Hub) was established under RUSA Phase-2.0 Scheme Digitally Launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 3rdFebruary, 2019, the EIC Hub is functioning as the official training partner of Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC). The EIC Hub is the nodal point for implementing innovation in Entrepreneurship Development Program (IEDP) and Tamilnadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM) of Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN).
In October 2013, in collaboration with IL&FS Institute of Skills, New Delhi, ‘Alagappa University-IL&FS Institute of Skills (AU-IIS)’ was established under AISD as India’s first Skill Institute offering University recognized and National Occupational Standards (NOS)-compliant and placement-linked short term, high-end employable technical training programmes across several sectors and provided support to start income generating activities on various trades. The courses offered at AISD/AU-IIS are mapped to the NOS designed by the industry / National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)-led Sector Skill Councils (SSC). Within a short span of three years (2013 – 2016), AISD/AU-IIS achieved 81% of placement record. The trained candidates of AISD/AU-LIS got placements in reputed organizations across the State.
To extend the Up-Skilling Services of AISD to all needy youth / women, a ‘Small Industries Services Unit (SISU)’ was established under AISD in Dec. 2016 to impart skill training in the following sectors such as Manufacturing of Paper Products, Sanitary Napkin, Agarbatti, Phenyl & Disinfectants, Baking & Confectionary.
Contact Us
Prof. V. Dharuman
- Director i/c
- Alagappa Institute of Skill Development
- Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.
- aisd@alagappauniversity.ac.in
- dharumanv@alagappauniversity.ac.in
- +91 4565 224225
Faculty
Profile
These Programmes are adherence to National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) levels having single- entry and multiple – exit characteristics:
- At the end of first year with Diploma
- At the end of second year with Advanced Diploma
- At the end of third year with B.Voc. Degree
Award levels and Credit Framework for B.Voc. Degree Programmes:
| Award | Duration | NSQF Level | Skill Component Credits | General Component Credits | Total Credits |
| Diploma | 1 Year | 5 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| Advanced Diploma | 2 Year | 6 | 72 | 48 | 120 |
| B.Voc. Degree | 3 Year | 7 | 108 | 72 | 180 |
Besides regular UG/PG Programmes, the AISD offers employment linked programmes under EIC Hub
- PG - Diploma courses
- Diploma course
| S.No | Name of the Programmes | Duration |
| 1 | PG Diploma in Fashion Designing | One Year |
| 2 | PG Diploma in Internet of Things | One Year |
| 3 | PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence | One Year |
| 4 | Diploma in Basic - Emergency Medical Technician | One Year |
| S.No | Name of the Programmes | Duration |
| 1 | Automotive Welding Machine Operator & Assistant | Three Months |
| 2 | CNC Operator Turning | Three Months |
| 3 | Diploma in Solar PV technician | Three Months |
| S.No | Name of the Programmes | Duration |
| 1 | CNC Setter cum Operator Turning | Two Months |
| 2 | Advance Welding | Two Months |
| 3 | Solid Works | Two Months |
| 4 | Auto CADD | Two Months |
| 5 | Accounts Executive | Two Months |
| 6 | Mutual Fund Distributor | Two Months |
| 7 | Insurance Agent | Two Months |
| 8 | Financial Literacy Program | Two Months |
| 9 | Advanced Digital Marketing | Two Months |
| 10 | Desktop Publishing (DTP) | Two Months |
| 11 | Aari Embroidery | Two Months |
| 12 | Bridal Makeup Artist | Two Months |
| 13 | Two & Three Wheeler Technician | Two Months |
| 14 | English Bolo & English for Employability | Two Months |
| S.No | Name of the Programmes | Duration |
| 1 | Basic Sewing Machine Operator | Three Months |
| Sl.No | M.Voc. Degree Programmes | I year Fee (Rs.) | II year Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fashion Technology | 8500.00 | 7200.00 |
| 2 | Software Development | 8500.00 | 7200.00 |
| Sl.No | B.Voc. Degree Programmes | I year Fee (Rs.) | II year Fee (Rs.) | III year Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fashion Technology | 6500.00 | 5200.00 | 5200.00 |
| 2 | Software Development | 6500.00 | 5200.00 | 5200.00 |
| Sl.No | Unit of AISD | Offering Programme | Fee Structure (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AU-IIS (Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes) | Mechatronics | 6490.00 |
| 2 | AU-IIS (Diploma Programmes) | Automotive Welding Machine Operator & Assistant | 7010.00 |
| CNC Operator Turning | 5900.00 | ||
| Diploma in Solar PV technician | 5900.00 | ||
| 3 | AU-IIS (Certificate Programmes) | CNC Setter cum Operator Turning | 5900.00 |
| Advance Welding | 7010.00 | ||
| Solid Works | 6430.00 | ||
| AutoCADD | 4130.00 | ||
| Accounts Executive | 7010.00 | ||
| Mutual Fund Distributor | 5900.00 | ||
| Insurance Agent | 5900.00 | ||
| Financial Literacy Program | 5900.00 | ||
| Advanced Digital Marketing | 6430.00 | ||
| Desktop Publishing (DTP) | 4130.00 | ||
| Aari Embroidery | 4130.00 | ||
| 2/3 Wheeler Technician | 5900.00 | ||
| English Bolo & English for Employability | 4000.00 | ||
| 4 | Garment Training Unit (Certificate Programmes) | Sewing Machine Operator | 3200.00 |
Infrastructure Facilities
- IoT Design and Development Lab
- Healthcare Training Lab
- CNC Milling / Lathe Training Lab
- Entrepreneurship Training Unit
- Sewing Lab
The AISD has Computer laboratory supported by UGC for B.Voc. Programmes with
- 112 Computer Systems with latest Hardware and Software components
- 8 Smart Class Rooms
The laboratory is equipped with the following Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Softwares to give hands-on training to the Fashion Technology related Programmes:
- ESSDiGarudan CAD
- Tuka CAD - Patternmaking Software
- Reach - Fashion Studio
- Jindex Design Studio
- Tuka Design Studio
- Wet Processing Lab Textile Testing Lab
- Draping Lab
- Computer Aided Designing Lab
The Garment Training Unit have equipped with the following machineries and apparatus to give practical exposure to the B.Voc / M.Voc Fashion Technology students and the students of Short-term courses on ‘Sewing Machine Operator’.
- 50 Industrialized Sewing Machines
- Three needle chain stitch machines
- Over lock machines
- Five Thread Flat lock machines
- Embroidery Machines
- Computerized Embroidery Machines
- Mannequins
- Dress form
AISD augmented with latest books and E-Learning materials related to Fashion Technology and Software Development disciplines for the worth of 12 lakh rupees.
| Ongoing Projects | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Nodal Officer | Project / Scheme Period | Funding Agency | Total Grant Rs. In Lakhs |
| 1 | Prof. C.K. Muthukumaran | 2023- 2024 | RUSA | 6.12 |
| 2 | Prof. C.K. Muthukumaran | 2023- 2024 | EIR | 0.5 |
| Completed Projects | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Nodal Officer | Project / Scheme Period | Funding Agency | Total Grant Rs. In Lakhs |
| 1 | Dr. G. Ilankumaran | 2020- 2021 | STRIDE | 0.60 |
| 2 | Dr. B. Dharmalingam | 2019- 2020 | UGC | 8.8 |
| 3 | Dr. B. Dharmalingam | 2019- 2020 | RUSA | 6.12 |
| 2 | Dr. B. Dharmalingam | 2018- 2019 | TNSCST | 0.06 |
| Sl.No. | Name of the Candidate | Research Supervisor | Year of Award |
| 1 | M.Shanthi | Dr.B.Dharmalingam | 2011 |
| 2 | R.Gunasundaram | Dr.B.Dharmalingam | 2011 |
| 3 | P.Lakshmi | Dr.B.Dharmalingam | 2015 |
| 4 | K.ValanthinaKuraizi | Dr.B.Dharmalingam | 2015 |
| 5 | V.Jayaprakash | Dr.B.Dharmalingam | 2015 |
| 6 | RM.Vairavasundaram | Dr.B.Dharmalingam | 2015 |
The primary purpose of an alumni association is to foster a sense of community and connection among graduates, as well as to support the alma mater through various means such as networking opportunities, fundraising, mentorship programs, and social events.
Alagappa Institute of Skill Development Alumni associations organize reunions, networking events, career development workshops, and fundraising campaigns to support scholarships, campus improvements, or other initiatives. They often maintain communication channels such as newsletters, social media groups, and alumni directories to keep members informed about news, events, and opportunities related to their alma mater.
AISD – Alumni Associations play a crucial role in maintaining relationships between the institution and its graduates, as well as among the alumni themselves. They serve as a valuable resource for both personal and professional growth, allowing alumni to stay connected to their alma mater long after they have graduated.
Star Alumni| S.No | Photo | Name | Designation | Feedback |
| 1 |  |
Priyadharshini M | MIS Head, (LEARNET Skills Limited) | I would like to thank Alagappa institute of Skill Development for its contribution and support to shape my carrier with multi skills |
| 2 |  |
Abubakkar Siddhik. A | Second-Level Police Constable Grade –II (Special Police Officer - Trichy) | The faculties are talented, committed and dedicated. Their roles are very appreciable to mould the personality of the student and carrier development |
| 3 |  |
Balaji A | Entrepreneur - Photographer, Karaikudi | My college days are best part of my life Alagappa Institute of Skill Development encouraged me to explore my talent and potential by providing an excellent learning environment |
| 4 |  |
Maniprasath M | Analyst, (HCL – Technologies Ltd., Madurai, Tamil Nadu, - 625020) | Alagappa Institute of Skill Development nourished me to attain the acceleration reach the terminal destination in my carrier, The contribution of the faculties guided and escorted me by all means to strengthen my technical skill as well personality. |
| 5 |  |
Kabila A | UI/UX Designer & Visual Content Creator (Predigle India Private Limited) | I came as under graduate student in software development and left Alagappa Institute of Skill Development as an export in UI/UX Designer & Visual Content Creator I wish the institute all the best in its current and feature endowers to support the skill development of the youths around the country. |
| S.No | Photo | Name | Designation | Feedback |
| 1 |  |
V.Janani | Beauty Head (Beauty Services) VLCC Health Care Limited,Gurgaon, Haryana | I am Janani working as Beauty Head (Beauty Services), wellness services Business at VLCC Healthcare Limited. I had completed my graduation in Fashion Technology in 2019. As personally I had learnt so many things in the field of fashion technology. The department has well equipped Laboratories with latest software facility. Various workshops, conferences and seminars were conducted by the department to empower the student skills and creativity. I strongly recommended that the fashion technology programme is a wonderful course for young buddy fashion designers. |
| 2 |  |
M. Kaliresiyan | Yuva3D View Studio, Kallal | Alagappa University provided me a great platform for me to gain knowledge in software application and creative design learning. The practical knowledge and skills which learnt from the AISD support me to start my own business in the creative designing. The Photography and Videography work done by me in many occasions in a successful manner. The staff members of AISD guided and extended their support to become an entrepreneur. |
| 3 |  |
R. Kaviyadharshini | Kaviya’s Beauty Parlour and Bridal Makeover, Karaikudi | I would like state the Alagappa Institute of Skill Development provided a career pathway to the Fashion Designing Students. In addition to the curriculum the department provided hands on training to beauty makeover and other skill sectors. Additional training and workshops are inspired me to start the business. |
| 4 |  |
N. Anjali | New Trends, Hair and Beauty Makeover and Boutique, Karaikudi | I completed my graduation in the year 2017 and the creative skills learnt from AISD made me to start the business in the beauty and wellness sector. |
| 5 |  |
P. Ramya Devi | Penqueen Apparels, Manamadurai | I would like to say that AISD taught me skills of the fashion designing, patternmaking and grading, Computer aided designing during my graduation. The department encouraged us to participate the fashion shows and designer contest in other fashion designing colleges as well our own institute. This helped me to upgrade my designing skills and motivated me to start the boutique in my native place. |
| S.No | Alumni Name | Class | Designation |
| 1 | Joenson.R | I M.Voc. Software Development | President |
| 2 | Abarna. R | I M.Voc. Fashion Technology | Vice-President |
| 3 | Vaitheeswaran.A | I M.Voc. Software Development | General Secretary |
| 4 | Sowmiya.J | I M.Voc. Fashion Technology | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | Muthumanikandan.S | III. B.Voc Software Development | Treasurer |
| 6 | Vivethamani .R | III. B.Voc Software Development | Executive Member |
| 7 | Banu Priya .G | III. B.Voc. Fashion Technology | Executive Member |
| 8 | Nivedhana.M | III. B.Voc. Fashion Technology | Executive Member |
| 9 | Ramya.J | II. B.Voc. Fashion Technology | Executive Member |
| 10 | Vamshitha V | I M.Voc. Software Development | Executive Member |
| 11 | William Albert S | I M.Voc. Software Development | Executive Member |
| 12 | Mathivathani V | I M.Voc. Fashion Technology | Executive Member |
| 13 | Mugilan S | II. B.Voc Software Development | Executive Member |
| 14 | Priyadharshini S | II. B.Voc Software Development | Executive Member |
| 15 | Keerthana R | III. B.Voc. Fashion Technology | Executive Member |
| 16 | Barath K | III. B.Voc. Fashion Technology | Executive Member |
| S.No | Programme | Academic Year | Student Passed Out | Placed | Higher Education |
| 1 | Fashion Technology | 2022-2023 | 55 | 36 | 19 |
| 2021-2022 | 37 | 35 | 02 | ||
| 2020-2021 | 58 | 46 | 08 | ||
| 2019-2020 | 47 | 42 | 04 | ||
| 2018-2019 | 23 | 20 | 01 | ||
| 2 | Software Development | 2022-2023 | 44 | 35 | 09 |
| 2021-2022 | 65 | 56 | 09 | ||
| 2020-2021 | 61 | 49 | 12 | ||
| 2019-2020 | 74 | 62 | 12 | ||
| 2018-2019 | 43 | 22 | 21 |
ALU AISD - Software Development (SofTact)
- SofTact - Volume 1, Issue 1 (2022-2023)
- SofTact - Volume 1, Issue 1 (2021-2022)
- SofTact - Volume 1, Issue 1 (2020-2021)
- SofTact - Volume 1, Issue 1 (2019-2020)
- SofTact - Volume 1, Issue 1 (2018-2019)