Skill Development Board
The National Skill Development Board (NSDB) is an autonomous private education and skill-development organisation. It runs online skill certification programmes, conducts scholarship examinations, and issues verifiable digital certificates to learners across India.
What a skill development board does
A skill development board is an organisation that connects education with employability. It identifies the skills industries actually need, defines a learning standard for those skills, assesses candidates against that standard, and issues a certificate that tells an employer exactly what a candidate is able to do.
In practice that means four things: a defined curriculum, structured study material, a fair and consistent assessment, and certification that can be independently verified. Without verification a certificate is only a piece of paper — which is why NSDB publishes a public verification page where the authenticity of any NSDB certificate can be confirmed in seconds.
NSDB applies the same discipline to every programme it runs: courses in emerging and in-demand technology areas, online examinations conducted through a dedicated examination portal, automatic evaluation, published results, and certificates that carry a unique identifier for verification.
Please note: NSDB is an autonomous private organisation. It is not a government department, ministry or agency, and does not claim affiliation with one.
What NSDB provides
Industry-relevant programmes
Curricula focus on the skills employers ask for today — machine learning, data analysis, financial technology, digital marketing and security fundamentals.
Fully online delivery
Learn, practise and take the examination online from any device. No travel to a test centre, no fixed classroom timings.
Verifiable certification
Each certificate carries a unique certificate ID and QR code, so any employer or institution can confirm its authenticity instantly.
Scholarships and support
Scholarship examinations and financial support help meritorious students continue learning without cost becoming a barrier.
Skill development programmes
Every programme below is delivered online and ends with an assessment and a verifiable NSDB certificate. Open a programme to see the syllabus, who it is for and how the assessment works.
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision and more.
View programmeData Science
Analytics, Big Data, Statistics and Visualization.
View programmeFinance & FinTech
Financial Markets, Blockchain and Quantitative Finance.
View programmeDigital Marketing
SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy and Analytics.
View programmeCybersecurity
Network Security, Ethical Hacking and Risk Management.
View programmeGreen Technologies
Sustainable Energy, Environmental Science and Climate Tech.
View programmeFrom registration to certificate
The complete journey takes five steps, and the first one is free.
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Register free
Create your NSDB learner account with your name, email and mobile number. Creating an account and browsing programmes costs nothing.
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Choose a skill programme
Pick the track that matches your goal — Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Finance & FinTech, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity or Green Technologies.
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Learn and practise
Study the structured material at your own pace and attempt mock tests in the same interface that is used for the real examination.
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Appear for the online examination
Attempt the assessment from anywhere within the published window. Papers are evaluated automatically and results are published on the results page.
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Download your verifiable certificate
Eligible candidates receive a digital certificate with a unique identifier that employers and institutions can verify online in seconds.
Who can join
School students
Build an early, verifiable skill base alongside regular studies.
College students
Add a practical, employer-verifiable credential before graduating.
Working professionals
Formalise existing experience or move into a new technology area.
Institutions and coordinators
Partner with NSDB to bring certification to your students.
Schools, colleges and institutes can partner through the institutional relations programme.
Certification and verification
When a candidate completes a programme and clears the assessment, NSDB issues a digitally generated certificate. Each certificate carries a unique certificate identifier and a QR code, and is tied to the candidate’s registered name and programme.
Anyone can confirm a certificate through the public verification page. An employer only needs the certificate identifier to see whether the certificate is genuine, what programme it covers and when it was issued.
Scholarships and financial support
Cost should not decide who gets to learn. NSDB runs scholarship examinations with published merit results and provides financial support to students who qualify, so that participation in a skill programme is not limited to those who can pay for it.
Current scholarship examinations, important dates, eligibility and results are all published on the site as they are announced — see the scholarship exams, results and notices pages.
Frequently asked questions about the skill development board
What is a skill development board?
A skill development board is an organisation that identifies skills employers need, defines learning standards for those skills, assesses candidates through examinations or practical evaluation, and awards certificates that confirm what a candidate can actually do. It bridges the gap between education and employability.
What is the National Skill Development Board (NSDB)?
The National Skill Development Board (NSDB) is an autonomous private education and skill-development organisation. It delivers online skill certification programmes, conducts scholarship examinations, and issues verifiable digital certificates to students and learners across India.
Is NSDB a government department or agency?
No. NSDB is an autonomous private organisation. It is not a government department, ministry or agency, and it does not claim to represent one. It works independently on skill development, digital learning and certification.
Which skill development programmes does NSDB offer?
NSDB currently offers certification programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Finance & FinTech, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity and Green Technologies. Each programme includes structured study material, practice tests and an online assessment.
Is registration on NSDB free?
Creating an account and browsing programmes is free. Individual certification programmes and scholarship examinations may have their own requirements, which are listed on the relevant programme or exam page before you enrol.
How are NSDB examinations conducted?
Examinations are conducted online through the NSDB examination portal. Candidates log in with their registered account, verify their identity for the session, and attempt the paper within the published time window. Mock tests are available beforehand so candidates can practise the exact interface.
Are NSDB certificates verifiable?
Yes. Every NSDB certificate carries a unique certificate identifier, and anyone — a student, an employer or an institution — can confirm its authenticity on the public verification page using that identifier.
Can schools, colleges and institutes work with NSDB?
Yes. Schools, colleges, universities, institutes and individual coordinators can partner with NSDB through the institutional relations programme, which provides partner codes, student outreach support and a partner dashboard.
Do I need to be a student to join a programme?
No. The programmes are open to school students, college students, graduates and working professionals who want to build or formalise a skill. Each programme page describes who it is best suited for.
Where can I get help with registration, exams or certificates?
The NSDB support team can be reached through the contact page, by phone or by email on working days. Responses are typically provided within 24 hours.
Explore NSDB
Start with a free account
Registration is free. Create your account, explore the programmes and choose the skill you want to certify.