About ITEC
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, launched on 15 September 1964, is the Government of India’s flagship capacity-building programme. Every year, Indian institutions offer short and medium-term courses in areas such as IT, management, finance, rural development, renewable energy and English.
Since 2007, about 242 Venezuelan professionals have trained in India under ITEC.
Who can apply
- Officials and employees of government, public and private sector bodies, universities and chambers of commerce
- Aged 25 to 45, with at least 5 years of work experience
- Academic qualifications required for the chosen course
- Working knowledge of English, and medically fit
What the Government of India covers
- Return economy-class air ticket and a free visa
- Course fees and accommodation
- Living allowance (Rs. 25,000 a month, at the time of the last call) and a book allowance
- Study tours and emergency medical care
How to apply
- Choose one course and apply online on itecgoi.in.
- Print the completed application.
- Submit it, with copies of your passport, a no-objection certificate from your employer and your certificates, to the Embassy through the Ministry of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs, at least 3 months before the course starts.
- Selected candidates are informed individually.
You may apply for only one course. Earlier ITEC or Government of India scholars are not eligible. Families may not accompany participants, and anyone who leaves the course early without permission must refund the costs.