
Industrial Training Institutes operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Indian Government offer vocational courses in various engineering and non-engineering trades. Admission to various ITI courses is done on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination or on the basis of written/entrance examination. The article here will list the eligibility, application process, pattern, syllabus, etc. for the ITI Admissions 2020.
As per the recent statistics, there are a total of 12,000 ITIs taken together in all states and Union Territories. 2,400 institutes are under the administration of Central or State government and 9,600 are private. 6 of these institutes offer special training for visually impaired students and 3 institutes train students with special needs. Training is provided for 130 trades – 80 engineering and 50 non-engineering trades.
After completing the vocational training, candidates have to appear for the All India Trade Test (AITT) qualifying which they will receive the National Trade Certificate (NTC). The admission process for different states usually begins in June or July. However, this year due to the COVID-19 situation, the admission will start a little late.
ITI Admission 2020 Latest Update - The ITI admission process for 2020 will begin tentatively in August/ September.
ITI Admissions 2020 Highlights -
Exam Name |
ITI Entrance Exam |
Exam conducting body |
Respective State Boards of Technical Education |
Purpose of exam |
Admission to ITI courses |
Application Fee |
₹ 250 |
Mode of payment |
Offline and Online |
Age Limit |
Minimum age is 14, No upper age limit |
Marking Scheme |
4 marks, No negative marking |