TANSAM - Tamil Nadu Smart and Advanced Manufacturing

Naan Mudhalvan - Upskilling Course

TANSAM is proud to empower 80,000+ students, transforming dreams into reality. Bridging talent and industrial Exposures by TIDCO and students gain real-world skills that open doors to Innovations. From aspiration to achievement, Students are the leaders of tomorrow, strengthening careers through Skill enhancement through TN Skills. This milestone in skill development by Naan Mudhalvan program is shaping Tamil Nadu’s future, impacting young minds. Together, we rise, building a skilled, confident, and successful generation!

Faculty Development Program:

TANSAM has trained over 1,700 faculty members, providing them with advanced skills and valuable industry experience. The 6-day faculty development program is thoughtfully designed to align academic teaching with current industry demands, thereby enhancing the overall quality of education.

The training program is structured with the first 4 days dedicated to classroom training, followed by 2 days focused on assessments that include written tests and practical evaluations to gauge participants’ technical understanding and application capabilities. Conducted in both online and offline modes depending on session type, the FDP ensured inclusive participation and provided faculty with digital learning materials and real-time project exposure. The initiative not only enhanced faculty readiness to deliver high-impact student training under the Naan Mudhalvan program but also fostered a collaborative learning environment that bridges the gap between academic instruction and industry requirements.

Following the successful completion of the faculty development program, the student development program will commence. This structured approach ensures that faculty are well-equipped with the knowledge and insights needed to effectively guide and support students throughout their training, fostering a more impactful and industry-ready learning experience.

Why Choose Naan Mudhalvan?

Government-backed initiative

Credibility and recognition for students in Tamil Nadu.
Industry-aligned curriculum

Developed with Siemens, Unity, and leading tech partners.
Hands-on training

Labs, hackathons, and industrial visits for practical learning.
Future-proof careers

High-demand domains: EV, IoT, AR/VR, and cybersecurity.
Massive reach

Over 97,000+ students trained across Tamil Nadu.

How Naan Mudhalvan Helps Students

Upskilling & Reskilling: Learn new technologies and upgrade existing skills.
Internships & Hackathons: Real-world exposure to industry projects.
Career Guidance: Pathways into IoT, EV, automation, and data science.
Competitive Edge: Certifications that boost employability in India and abroad.

Program Highlights

97,485+ students trained in Industry 4.0 domains.
420+ polytechnic colleges and 200+ engineering institutions onboarded.
30+ advanced courses covering IoT, EV, AR/VR, cybersecurity, and more.
Hackathons & innovation labs driving creativity and problem-solving.

Ongoing Courses

Industrial IoT & PLC Automation: Insights Hub, TIA Portal.
EV Technology & Manufacturing: Simcenter, Proteus.
Additive Manufacturing using NXCAD: 3D printing & reverse engineering.

Completed Courses

Industry 4.0 Fundamentals: 25,000+ polytechnic students.
3D Printing with NXCAD: 3,200+ engineering students.
EV Technology Modules: 1,100+ students trained.
IoT & Automation Programs: 3,200+ students certified.

Career Pathways

IoT Engineer: Build smart factory solutions.
EV Specialist: Innovate in electric mobility.
Automation Engineer: Design robotics & process automation.
Cybersecurity Analyst: Safeguard industrial systems.
Data Scientist: Drive insights with analytics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naan Mudhalvan free in Chennai, Tamil Nadu? Yes, it is a government-backed initiative for Tamil Nadu students.
Who can enroll? Polytechnic and engineering students across Tamil Nadu.
What careers can I pursue? IoT, EV, automation, cybersecurity, AR/VR, and data science.
How do I register? Visit tansam.org and click Explore Courses.

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So far, the details of the FDP training conducted are summarized in the table below:

SL.NO	COURSE	INSTITUTION TYPE	YEAR/SEM	COLLEGE COUNT	FACULTY COUNT
1	INDUSTRY 4.0	POLYTECHNIC	2023-2024 ODD SEM	420	400
2	3D PRINTING USING NX	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	71	65
3	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFATURING	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	24	23
4	INDUTRY 4.0 AND ITS APPPLICATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	80	76
5	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFATURING	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	42	38
6	INDUSTRIAL IOT AND INDUSTRY 4.0	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	84	75
7	INDUSTRY 4.0	POLYTECHNIC	2024-2025 ODD SEM	327	305
8	INDUSTRIAL IOT AND INDUSTRY 4.0	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 ODD SEM	47	42
9	PLC USING SIMATICS	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 ODD SEM	86	83
10	LOW CODE APPLICATION USING MENDIX	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 ODD SEM	32	30
11	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY	POLYTECHNIC	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	145	141
12	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING NX	POLYTECHNIC	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	77	60
13	EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN FOR IOT (RASHBERY PI)	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	143	143
14	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FOR EEE	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	65	65
				Total	1546

Student Development Program:

Tamil Nadu Smart and Advanced Manufacturing (TANSAM), under the flagship Naan Mudhalvan scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu, organized a 3-month Student Development Program (SDP) aimed at training students in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. This program targeted students from both engineering and polytechnic colleges across various zones in Tamil Nadu, with the goal of improving their technical capabilities and employability.

A 10-week program for Polytechnic students and a 12-week program for Engineering students. Assessments are conducted during the final week of the training to evaluate the students' learning progress. Throughout the program, students participate in activities such as hackathons and industrial visits to gain practical experience and industry exposure. Upon completion of the course, internships and placement drives are organized to help the trained students secure job opportunities and further develop their careers.

So far, the details of the SDP training conducted are summarized in the table below:

Sl.No	Course	Institution Type	Year/Sem	College Count	Students Count
1	INDUSTRY 4.0	POLYTECHNIC	2023-2024 ODD SEM	420	25000
2	3D PRINTING USING NX	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	71	3261
3	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	24	1161
4	INDUTRY 4.0 AND ITS APPLICATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	80	3721
5	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	42	2038
6	INDUSTRIAL IOT AND INDUSTRY 4.0	ENGINEERING	2023-2024 ODD SEM	84	3208
7	INDUSTRY 4.0	POLYTECHNIC	2024-2025 ODD SEM	327	19198
8	INDUSTRIAL IOT AND INDUSTRY 4.0	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 ODD SEM	47	2572
9	PLC USING SIMATICS	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 ODD SEM	86	2299
10	LOW CODE APPLICATION USING MENDIX	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 ODD SEM	32	1101
11	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY	POLYTECHNIC	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	145	6442
12	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING NX	POLYTECHNIC	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	77	3131
13	EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN FOR IOT (RASHBERY PI)	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	143	4949
14	ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FOR EEE	ENGINEERING	2024-2025 EVEN SEM	65	1759
15	INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY	POLYTECHNIC	2025-2026 ODD SEM	36	7324
16	ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING	POLYTECHNIC	2025-2026 ODD SEM	158	1478
17	PLC PROGRAMMING & APPLICATIONS	POLYTECHNIC	2025-2026 ODD SEM	112	3313
18	EMBEDDED SYSTEMS FOR IOT APPLICATIONS USING RASPBERRY PI	ENGINEERING	2025-2026 ODD SEM	-	3157
19	INDUSTRIAL IOT & INDUSTRY 4.0	ENGINEERING	2025-2026 ODD SEM	-	2230
Total				1949	97342