To advise and assist the Ministry of Human Resource Development, State Governments and Union Territory Administration in the implementation of the Vocational Education and Work Experience Programme.
 

To function as the technical wing of the Joint Council of Vocational Education on all matters relating to Vocational Education Programme (VEP).
 

To promote, supervise and guide the establishment of a comprehensive management system for VEP.
 

To serve as a resource institution for both formal and non-formal VEP.
 

To orient and train various key functionaries of VEP, including teachers.
 

To evaluate and monitor VEP in States/UTs.
 

To ensure uniformity and maintain quality standards in vocational teaching and learning.
 

To provide guidance and counseling on Vocational Education and Training to the people at large.