Service Tax liability on an activity wherein engineering and diploma graduates are given training

[Alok Gupta]

Is there a Service Tax liability on an activity wherein engineering and diploma graduates are given training both in technical and soft skills to improve their employability?

[Rama Krishana]

Yes, now training or coaching of diploma graduates in engineering is subject to service tax.

AI Summary

Service tax on training: coaching of engineering and diploma graduates is taxable, affecting employability programs. Training or coaching provided to engineering and diploma graduates, covering both technical instruction and soft skills to improve employability, is a taxable service and is subject to Service Tax.