TeamLease Skills University (TLSU) is a skills-focused university at Tarsali in Vadodara, Gujarat, established in 2013 through a public-private partnership with the Government of Gujarat. The university was created under Gujarat Act No. 18 of 2013 with effect from 22 April 2013 and is sponsored by TeamLease Education Foundation. TLSU was conceived around a direct workforce-development problem: employers needed graduates with demonstrable job skills, while many learners needed flexible routes into higher education and employment. The university describes itself as India's first vocational skills university and places employment at the heart of academic design. Its programs span commerce and management, information technology, hospitality, mechatronics and other skill-oriented fields, alongside work-linked and continuing education pathways. A distinctive feature is the use of multiple learning environments, including campus, online, on-site and on-the-job learning. Employer participation influences curriculum, governance and practical training so that programs remain connected to workplace requirements. Apprenticeship, work-integrated learning, upskilling and reskilling form important parts of the university's model for students and working professionals. The Vadodara location places TLSU within a major manufacturing, engineering, services and industrial corridor in Gujarat. The university's mission emphasizes productivity, social mobility, inclusive access and academic mobility rather than purely classroom-based credentialing. TLSU grew from an idea discussed during the 2012 Vibrant Gujarat period and moved quickly into statutory university status the following year. The institution continues to develop a skills ecosystem built around education, apprenticeship, employment and lifelong learning. For students in and around Vadodara, the university adds a distinct higher-education option shaped by the academic and professional environment of Gujarat. Its current university framework dates from 2013, while later development has focused on expanding academic capacity, research activity and student support. The institution's location and program mix create opportunities for academic work that can respond to regional employment, enterprise and community needs.