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Indian Institute of Skills Ahmedabad is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of skill development and excellence. Established through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the Government of Gujarat, and the Tata Group, our mission is to empower the youth of India by equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the modern world.
In a groundbreaking move, the Tata Group initiated the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) in 1907, laying the foundation for India’s first steel plant. This visionary step revolutionised the industrial landscape, shaping the trajectory of the nation’s economic development.
The year 1909 witnessed the establishment of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), becoming a stalwart institution synonymous with research and excellence. Dedicated to both fundamental and applied sciences, IISc has been a guiding light in the pursuit of knowledge.
In 1945, the Tata Group solidified its presence in the realm of research with the establishment of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). Serving as a hub for groundbreaking research in mathematics and natural sciences, TIFR continues to contribute to the frontiers of human knowledge.
In a groundbreaking move, the Tata Group initiated the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) in 1907, laying the foundation for India’s first steel plant. This visionary step revolutionised the industrial landscape, shaping the trajectory of the nation’s economic development.
In 1936, the Tata legacy expanded its impact on social welfare with the formation of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Committed to making a significant difference in people’s lives, TISS emerged as a bastion of social development and progressive change.
These endeavours have solidified our legacy of innovation and leadership. Through Tata IIS, we continue to uphold these values and strive for excellence, making a lasting impact on education, industry, and society. Our journey of empowerment and transformation continues, guided by our enduring commitment to progress and social welfare.
In 1903, the Tata legacy embarked on a journey of luxury and hospitality with the introduction of the Taj Group of Hotels. This marked the inception of India’s first luxury hotel chain, establishing new benchmarks in the realm of hospitality.
In a groundbreaking move, the Tata Group initiated the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) in 1907, laying the foundation for India’s first steel plant. This visionary step revolutionised the industrial landscape, shaping the trajectory of the nation’s economic development.
The year 1909 witnessed the establishment of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), becoming a stalwart institution synonymous with research and excellence. Dedicated to both fundamental and applied sciences, IISc has been a guiding light in the pursuit of knowledge.
In 1936, the Tata legacy expanded its impact on social welfare with the formation of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Committed to making a significant difference in people’s lives, TISS emerged as a bastion of social development and progressive change.
In 1945, the Tata Group solidified its presence in the realm of research with the establishment of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). Serving as a hub for groundbreaking research in mathematics and natural sciences, TIFR continues to contribute to the frontiers of human knowledge.
These endeavours have solidified our legacy of innovation and leadership. Through Tata IIS, we continue to uphold these values and strive for excellence, making a lasting impact on education, industry, and society. Our journey of empowerment and transformation continues, guided by our enduring commitment to progress and social welfare.
At Tata Group, we are committed to advancing education, upskilling, and empowerment initiatives for the youth. Over the years, we’ve established several prestigious institutes in India, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), launched in 1909 as a research institute that focuses on fundamental and applied sciences, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), founded in 1936 to promote social welfare, and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), established in 1945 to conduct research in mathematics and natural sciences.
We are also proud to have started the Taj Group of Hotels, the first luxury hotel chain in India, in 1903, and the first steel plant in India, Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), in 1907. Our pioneering efforts have helped us to establish a legacy of innovation and leadership, and we continue to strive for excellence in all our endeavours.
Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) is a special purpose vehicle set up to lay the foundation for the establishment of IIS Ahmedabad and IIS Mumbai. With this initiative, we aim to continue Tata’s legacy of contributing to the education and upskilling of the younger generations. By setting up the necessary infrastructure and carrying out the groundwork, we are paving the way for these premier institutes to provide quality education and training in various fields.
We, at Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS), strive to be architects of the future of skilling, not just in India, but on a global landscape, by establishing the foundations for IIS Ahmedabad and IIS Mumbai. Through meticulous groundwork and the creation of essential infrastructure, we are leading the way for these premier institutes to deliver exceptional training across diverse fields.
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Coming up on a sprawling 20-acre plot in Nasmed village, our state-of-the-art campus is meticulously designed to provide a conducive environment for learning. We believe in investing in the future and the campus infrastructure design is in sync with this philosophy. The buildings, while architecturally simple and sustainable are designed to instil a sense of pride and inspiration. To encourage practical learning, the classrooms have integrated labs that are equipped with the latest industrial equipment, that provide exposure to actual manufacturing practices.
The initial phase of development includes cutting-edge academic buildings spanning 40,000 sqft. Equipped with advanced technical labs specialising in Advanced Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle domains, these facilities can accommodate over 750 trainees annually. As we progress, our vision extends to creating a 3L+ sqft Ahmedabad campus with hostel facilities, catering to training in Advanced Manufacturing, Electric Vehicle, Electronics, and Hospitality sectors.
Learning from the industry is at our core. Our industry partners are deeply involved, right from course design and delivery to recruitment. Our current partners include Fronius, Universal Robots, SMC, Phillips Machine Tools, Multivista, Fanuc, MIR, Markforged, Schneider Electric, Lincoln Welders, Hexagon, Formlabs, ABB.
To date, we have trained and placed around 300 students. Our alumni are working with notable companies, such as Torrent Power, Powerlite Electricals, Taj Hotels, Indian Accent, and Hyatt. Equipped with holistic technical and business skills, many alumni have also chosen the path of entrepreneurship to realise their dreams.
We firmly believe in inclusion. Identifying segments that need us the most is one of our goals. We are mindful of reaching the tribals and marginalised and ensuring maximum women participation.
Inspired by the tree of knowledge, this logo implies a tree with interspersing dots representing various skills that the institute offers, making it a wholesome skilful tree. The tree’s bark represents individuals with different mindsets coming together with a common purpose of growth. Lastly, one can subtly see the acronym IIS which also represents students as figurines.
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