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Course Name

Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course

Course Duration

✔ Engineering Trades: 1 to 2 years (e.g., Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, Welder).
✔ Non-Engineering Trades: 6 months to 1 year (e.g., Stenography, Dress Making, Data Entry Operator).
✔ Short-Term Courses: 3 to 6 months (Skill development programs under government schemes).

Eligibility Criteria

✔ Education: 8th/10th/12th pass (varies by trade).
✔ Age Limit: 14 to 40 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
✔ Admission: Merit-based or through state-level ITI entrance exams.
✔ Additional: Some trades require Science & Math in 10th.

Specializations

1. Engineering Trades (Technical Courses)

✔ Electrician
✔ Fitter
✔ Welder (Gas & Electric)
✔ Mechanic (Motor Vehicle, Diesel, Refrigeration & AC, Tractor, etc.)
✔ Plumber
✔ Turner
✔ Draughtsman (Civil/Mechanical)
✔ Tool & Die Maker

2. Non-Engineering Trades (Non-Technical Courses)

✔ Stenography (English/Hindi)
✔ Dress Making
✔ Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
✔ Data Entry Operator
✔ Housekeeping
✔ Hospital Housekeeping
✔ Food Production

Entrance Exams

✔ Most ITI admissions are merit-based, but some states conduct entrance exams.
✔ State-Level ITI Entrance Exams:

• Maharashtra ITI Entrance Exam
• Delhi ITI Admission Test
• UP ITI Entrance Exam (SCVTUP)
• Bihar ITICAT (Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test)
• West Bengal ITI Entrance Exam
• Jharkhand ITI Entrance Exam
• MP ITI Admission Test

Exam frequency

Once a year

Conducting Bodies

✔ National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) – Governs ITI courses at the national level.
✔ State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) – Manages ITI admissions at the state level.
✔ Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship – Regulates ITI training programs.
✔ State Technical Education Departments – Conduct state-level ITI entrance exams and admissions.

Affiliated and regulated by

✔ National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) – Governs ITI courses at the national level.
✔ State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) – Manages ITI training at the state level.
✔ Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship – Regulates ITI programs across India.

Fee range

✔ Government ITIs: ₹1,000 – ₹10,000 (low fees, subsidies available).
✔ Private ITIs: ₹10,000 – ₹50,000 (varies by trade and institute).

Top Recruiters

✔ Government Sectors: Indian Railways, BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, DRDO, ISRO, BSNL, Power Grid.
✔ Private Companies: Tata Motors, Mahindra, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, Reliance Industries, Siemens.
✔ Core Industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Automobile, Electrical, Plumbing, and Welding.
✔ Apprenticeships: Offered by PSUs and private firms for skill development and job placement.

Highest Salary Package

✔ Freshers: ₹2 – ₹4 LPA (varies by trade & industry).
✔ Experienced Professionals: ₹5 – ₹10 LPA (after skill development & experience).
✔ Abroad Opportunities: ₹8 – ₹15 LPA (especially in Gulf countries & Europe for technical trades).