Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) are basically the post-secondary schools in India constituted under Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Union Government to provide training in various engineering and non-engineering trades. Candidates are provided admission to various courses in ITI on the basis of written/entrance examination. There are a total of 12000 ITIs combining in all States and Union Territories. While 2400 institutes are under the administration of Central Government or State Government, 9,600 are private ones. Out of these institutes, six are known for providing special training to visually impaired students and 3 institutes are known for providing training to students with special needs. ITIs are known for providing training in 80 engineering and 50 non-engineering trades.
Courses Offered in ITI for Specialization
- Electrician
- Fitter
- Carpenter
- Foundry Man
- Plumber
- Book Binder
- Pattern Maker
- Wireman
- Mason Building Constructor
- Advanced Welding
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Tool and Die maker
- Welder Gas and Electric
- Turner
- Machinist
