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Defence Headquarters Training Institute Secures “Ati Utkrishth” NSCSTI Accreditation

March 11, 2026 Photo(s): By PIB
Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI), Ministry of Defence has secured “Ati Utkrishth” (4-Star) accreditation under the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutions (NSCSTI) framework, a significant leap from its earlier “Uttam” (1-Star) rating in the previous cycle.

Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI), Ministry of Defence has achieved a significant milestone by securing “Ati Utkrishth” (4-Star) accreditation under the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutions (NSCSTI) framework. This marks a substantial advancement from its earlier “Uttam” (1-Star) rating during the previous accreditation cycle held two years ago.

As part of the accreditation review process, a four-member NSCSTI assessment team conducted an onsite inspection of DHTI on March 10–11, 2026.

The assessment team examined institutional records, training documentation, infrastructure, governance mechanisms, academic processes, and compliance materials in accordance with the prescribed NSCSTI framework.

The enhanced accreditation underscores DHTI's sustained commitment to strengthening institutional systems, improving the quality of training, and adopting best practices in capacity building, in alignment with the Government of India's broader vision of civil services capacity development under Mission Karmayogi.