Indo Swiss Training Centre
Est. 1963
Chandigarh, India

3000+ ISTCians. 40+ Countries.
Making a Difference to the World.

A 60+ year legacy built at Indo Swiss Training Centre, Chandigarh. ISTCians leading industries, founding ventures, and creating impact globally.

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ISTCians in Network
60+
Years of Legacy
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Batches Since 1963
What is ISTCKonnect

The alumni network of the Indo Swiss Training Centre.

The Indo Swiss Training Centre, Chandigarh, was founded in 1963 as a partnership between India and Switzerland to train engineers in precision manufacturing, tooling, and automation. Its alumni are called ISTCians.

ISTCKonnect is where they stay connected: a public roll of ISTCians across the world, the businesses they have built, the opportunities they share, and the work they are doing now. Anyone can explore it. ISTCians can join the inner network.

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Indo Swiss partnership, established 1963 in Chandigarh, India.
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ISTCians living and working across 40+ countries.
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Precision engineering, tooling, and industrial automation since day one.
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A public face for the world. A private network for ISTCians.

Latest News

Engineering updates, industry insights, and ISTCian stories from the newsroom.

We Were at SEMICON India 2026. Here's Why That Matters to Every ISTCian
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We Were at SEMICON India 2026. Here's Why That Matters to Every ISTCian

What does India's semiconductor push have to do with ISTC? At SEMICON India 2026, ISTCians from the 1986 batch to the 2022 batch were alread...

Sham Kamboj 2d ago
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From ISTC to Semiconductors: Why a 63-Year-Old Training Model Suddenly Matters Again
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From ISTC to Semiconductors: Why a 63-Year-Old Training Model Suddenly Matters Again

ISTC Chandigarh has trained generations in precision engineering, tooling, electronics, mechatronics and automation. As India builds its sem...

ISTCKonnect 16 Sep 2026
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Noida International University to Launch Data Science and Semiconductor Programmes from 2026–27
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Noida International University to Launch Data Science and Semiconductor Programmes from 2026–27

Noida International University has partnered with NSL GUI Technologies to introduce Biotech Data Science, BCA Data Science and Biotech Semic...

Sham Kamboj 14 Aug 2026
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India is giving away crores of chip-design software for free — and Chandigarh is a training hub for it
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India is giving away crores of chip-design software for free — and Chandigarh is a training hub for it

India is giving away professional chip-design software worth crores -- free -- to enrolled engineering colleges through the Chips to Startup...

ISTCKonnect 16 Jul 2026
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ISTC entrance exam 2026 result declared — congratulations to the Class of 2026
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ISTC entrance exam 2026 result declared — congratulations to the Class of 2026

The ISTC entrance exam 2026 result is out. Congratulations to Aarav Mittal (Rank 1), Gautam Sawant (Rank 2), and Kusum (Rank 3, top female c...

ISTCKonnect 11 Jul 2026
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ISTC entrance exam 2026 — marks and OMR sheets sent, representation window now open
Admissions

ISTC entrance exam 2026 — marks and OMR sheets sent, representation window now open

ISTC has sent marks and OMR sheet copies to candidates who appeared in the 2026 entrance exam. This is the representation window -- if you f...

ISTCKonnect 07 Jul 2026
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All the best for the ISTC entrance exam 2026 — the ISTCKonnect community is with you
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All the best for the ISTC entrance exam 2026 — the ISTCKonnect community is with you

Today is the day. To every student sitting the ISTC entrance exam 2026 — the entire ISTCKonnect community is rooting for you. Stay calm, t...

ISTCKonnect 05 Jul 2026
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61st Convocation Ceremony celebrated at ISTC, CSIR-CSIO — Class of 2026 graduates
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61st Convocation Ceremony celebrated at ISTC, CSIR-CSIO — Class of 2026 graduates

ISTC, CSIR-CSIO celebrated its 61st Convocation Ceremony with Dr. K. K. Shukla, Director, MANIT Bhopal, as Chief Guest and Dr. Alka Rao, Dir...

ISTCKonnect 04 Jul 2026
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ISTC entrance exam is tomorrow — what today should look like
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ISTC entrance exam is tomorrow — what today should look like

The ISTC entrance exam is on July 5. Today is July 4 -- the last day before. Close the books after one hour of light revision. Pack your bag...

ISTCKonnect 04 Jul 2026
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Open Opportunities

Jobs, internships, projects, and partnerships shared by ISTCians and network members.

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Technician and Technician Selection Grade-II – NIT Uttarakhand
📍 Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
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Project Assistant-II (Mechanical / Metallurgical) – CSIR-NML
📍 Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
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Diploma / Science Graduate Trainee, Design – Coperion, Noida
📍 Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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ITI and Diploma Apprentices – Copperblue Power Systems, Gurugram
📍 Gurugram, Haryana
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Tool Room Trainee – Steel Strips Wheels, Chennai Truck Plant
📍 Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Diploma Trainee Engineer – Inducto Power, Ludhiana
📍 Ludhiana, Punjab
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⚡ The Forge

FuelSense. IoT Platform to Prove Fuel Savings on Hydrogen-Augmented Diesel Generators

What Udjan does We build hydrogen augmentation devices for diesel engines. Installed on industrial generators, the device cuts fuel consumption and lowers emissions. The hardware is in the field. The...

💰 Reward: ₹5,000 + Hardware + Recognition
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🎯 All Dares (2 Open · 0 Completed)

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ISTCian Businesses

Companies founded and led by ISTC alumni across industries and continents.

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Onassis Auto Ltd

Precision in automotive components, worldwide.

Manufacturing 📍 Gurgaon-Haryana
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Webtech UK - Serving UK & European Markets

Webtech UK - Serving UK & European Markets

Connecting Businesses with Seamless IT Solutions

IT Services 📍
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Soen Audio

Soen Audio

Leading innovator in miniaturized, high-performance audio solutions

Manufacturing 📍 California
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Get Set Live Pvt Ltd

Build Your Dream Online

IT Services 📍 Mumbai
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Brain Domain Pte Ltd

Scaling Asia's Semiconductor Industry with Precision and Purpose

Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing 📍 Singapore
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Motomatic Engineering and Machine Tools

Empowering Automation with Precision and Expertise

Engineering 📍 Gurgaon
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Resources & Initiatives

Government programs, startup support, and community initiatives for engineers and entrepreneurs.

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DSIR
Department of Scientific & Industrial Research. Startup support, SIRO recognition, innovation grants.
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Startup India
Government initiative for startups. Registration, funding, tax benefits, mentorship.
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ISTCKonnect Initiatives
Community programs, mentorship, blood banks, care funds, and alumni innovation cell.
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The Forge
Open engineering dares. Build something. Get rewards. Join the innovation network.
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The ISTCian Collective
Batch color merchandise. Premium apparel celebrating 60+ years of ISTCian pride.
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Global Alumni Map
ISTCians mapped worldwide. Find where your batch mates are, connect across continents.

Community Care. Open to All.

ISTCKonnect i-CARE supports students, alumni, and families in crisis. Blood bank, medical fund, emergency support.

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