School of Vocational Education


School of Vocational Education has been established with the mission to empower scholars with advanced, skill-based doctoral education and industry-integrated research training. With the world growing highly competitive today, the industry needs highly competent professionals with the ability to lead workforce transformation. To fulfill the need, the school offers the PhD in Vocational Education program designed with the mission to bridge research excellence with real-world application. Through a focus on skill development, vocational training, and policy research, the School equips scholars to become self-assured, adaptable, and globally employable by bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice.

Our Vision for Vocational Education

The doctoral program in Vocational Studies has been designed to transform post-graduate education and research in India. Responding to the growing pace of emerging technologies and the urgent need for employable professionals, the faculty emphasizes creative learning, collaborative industry partnerships, and in-the-field research exposure.

The key objective is to ensure all the PhD scholars acquire:

  • Sophisticated knowledge of research in vocational and skills-based education.
  • Job skills that are market-demand driven.
  • Self-assurance and leadership skills to support education and workforce reforms.

According to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), by 2025, India will require more than 100 million skilled workers. Training research leaders and business experts with specialized skills, certifications, and exposure to other countries is what propels the School of Vocational Studies.

What the PhD in Vocational Education Offers

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vocational Education is a research-driven doctoral program focused on the study of skill development, vocational training models, education policy, and workforce innovation.

During the semester, students participate in:

  • Innovating new models for teaching and vocational training.
  • Conducting research on workforce development and industry requirements.
  • Studying policies for education and skills development. Relating the theoretical knowledge to the job practice.
  • It prepares its alumni for academic, industry, and policy leadership positions in India and overseas.

Objectives of the PhD in Vocational Education

  • In order to fortify the link between vocational training methodology and doctoral research.
  • In preparation for careers in policy-making, consulting, or academia in vocational education.
  • Alignment with NSQF, UGC, and international standards for doctoral-level research.
  • To promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development through applied research.
  • To generate research leaders who can address local, national, and global challenges in skill development.

Why Earn a PhD in Vocational Education?

  • India has a 56% skills gap, so advanced vocational studies are imperative.
  • Industries now demand professionals who are work-ready before joining the workforce.
  • With a PhD, scholars are permitted to shape education policies and training paradigms.
  •  Vocational education fosters sustainable workforce and economic growth.
  • Global markets for education, health, information technology, and industry demand doctorate holders in vocational education.

Career Opportunities After PhD in Vocational Education

Graduates with the PhD in Vocational Education can have jobs including:

  • Entrepreneurship – Founders of training institutes, consultancies, and skill development center.
  • Global Careers – Research partnerships, overseas education initiatives, and NGOs.
  • Academia – Professors, Researchers, Curriculum Developers.
  • Policy Roles – Government advisors, international consultants, and education strategists.
  • Industry Careers – Corporate trainers, leaders of HR development, workforce planners.