ITI Admission 2022 - Application Process, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Seat Reservation & Result

ITI Exam 2022 Important Dates

The important dates for ITI admissions are as under:

ITI Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

ITI Entrance Exam Pattern

The ITI entrance exam will have 100 multiple choice questions which have to be attempted in the duration of 3 hours. Questions will be asked from the following sections:

• Numerical ability
• Logical Reasoning
• English
• General Awareness

The entrance exam is generally held in the month of August in all states. Some states also conduct the exam twice a year – in April and August. The result of the August exam is generally declared in the month of September.

ITI Entrance Exam 2022 Syllabus

The syllabus will comprise topics from class 8th, 9th, and 10th subjects. Candidates are required to prepare topics from Science, Mathematics, English, G.K., Reasoning.

ITI Exam 2022 Eligibility

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has designed the basic eligibility criteria for joining ITI courses. The following criteria are made in collaboration with the state government and Union Territories administration:

Educational Qualification:

• Minimum educational qualification for various courses is from class VIII to class XII.

Age Limit:

• The minimum age for the course is 14 years.
• There is no upper age limit for the exam.
• The upper age limit for widows or women separated from their husbands is 35 years.
• A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is offered for ex-servicemen and widows of servicemen martyred on service.

ITI Exam 2022 Application Process

Candidates can apply for the admission process online through the official portal of the state government.

• Go to the concerned state website.
• Register using a valid ID proof and mobile number.
• After successful registration, complete the application form.
• Submit the application after checking all the details.
• Make a payment of the application fee to complete the process

Application Fee -

General category – ₹ 250

SC/ST/OBC category – ₹ 150

Fee exemption is given to physically challenged, visually impaired, war widows, children of martyred/handicapped ex-servicemen, students referred by orphanages or juvenile correction homes.

ITI Exam 2022 Other Details

ITI Courses Fee Structure

• The ITI courses fee is generally less than the engineering courses.
• The fee for these courses ranges from ₹ 1000 to ₹ 9000 for engineering trades and ₹ 3,500 to ₹ 7000 for non-engineering courses.
• Candidates are required to pay an additional fee for hostel accommodation.
• The fee in government and private colleges is different.
• Reserved category candidates might get a concession in the fee.
• There is also a provision for paying the fee in instalments.

ITT Selection Process

- The selection for the ITI admission can be done on the basis of class XII marks as well as an entrance exam.

- If it is done through the former way, a merit list will be published for admission to various courses at different institutes in the state.

- If the entrance exam is conducted, candidates have to appear in the test and the merit list will be prepared on the basis of candidates’ performance.

ITI Seat Reservations

Seats at every ITI are reserved for the underprivileged section of society.

• Seats are reserved for the students belonging to SC, ST, or OBC categories as per their percentage in the state’s or territory’s population.
• 25% of seats are reserved for female candidates.
• 3% reservation is offered for physically challenged persons.
• 10% reservation for dependents of Armed Forces personnel under four categories – children/widow of deceased/disabled ex-servicemen, children of ex-servicemen, children of those still on service, and ex-servicemen.

ITI Courses

Candidates can choose from the following ITI courses:

• Machinist
• Fitter
• Turner
• Craftsman Mechanic
• Tools and Die Maker
• Electrician
• Computer Operator
• Data Entry Operator
• Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance
• Dress-making
• Mobile Phone Mechanic
• Welder
• Carpenter
• Hospitality Management

The list of ITI courses is long, with a total of 130 courses. You can check out the institute’s prospectus for detailed information. With a large number of long-term and short-term vocational courses, ITIs offer a vast range of opportunities for students.

ITI Counselling Process 2022

Some states also conduct the counselling process for ITI admissions. The counselling is done via both online and offline modes. Those who are shortlisted through the entrance exam are required to appear for the counselling process. Seats will be allotted based on the rank of the candidates. The final seat allotment will be done after document verification. Candidates are required to carry the following documents during the counselling process:

• Passport size photograph
• Class 8th mark sheet and certificate
• Class 10th mark sheet and certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)

ITI Admission 2022 Frequently Asked Questions

ITI entrance examination is conducted for admission to vocational engineering and non-engineering courses. Here are the FAQs related to the ITI admissions:

Question: Is there an entrance exam for ITI admission?

In some states, the entrance exam is conducted, while in others, admission is made on a merit basis.

Question: What is the minimum age limit for the ITI courses?

The minimum age limit is 14 years.

Question: What is the upper age limit for the ITI courses?

The upper age limit is 40 years, and for some states, there is no upper age limit.

Question: What is the mode of application?

The mode of application is online.

Question: Do I need to upload any documents while filling out the application form?

Yes, you need to upload the scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature.

Question: Will there be any correction facility in the application form?

No

Question: What will be the mode of application fee payment?

Online as well as offline.