About ITI courses

ITI stands for Industrial Training Institute. As the name suggests the institute aims at imparting vocational training to Indian students. ITIs are constituted under the DGET (Directorate General of Employment and Training), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Union Government.

Apparently, there are numerous ITIs across India both Government and private, providing vocational training to students. On completion of the training the candidates appear for the AITT (All India Trade Test). Successful candidates are given the NTC (National Trade Certificate).

The main aim of an ITI is to make its students industry-ready. To make this possible ITIs even conduct apprenticeship programs.

The article aims at acquainting the students with various courses under ITI.

Types of Courses

Broadly speaking, there are two main types of ITI courses. They are –

• Engineering courses/trades
• Non-engineering courses/trades

Engineering courses are technical in nature. They focus on concepts of engineering, mathematics, science and technology.

Non-engineering courses as the name suggests are not usually technical in nature. They focus on soft skills, languages, and other sector-specific skills and knowledge. In this article, you will find both engineering and non-engineering trades.

Course Duration

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria varies from one course to another. Generally, the requirements may range from 8th pass to 12th pass, depending upon the course!

ITI COURSES AFTER 12TH 

• Draughtsman Mechanical
• Electrician
• Electronics Mechanic
• IT and Electronics System Maintenance
• Instrument Mechanic
• Machinist Grinder
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Radio and TV Mechanic
• Radiology Technician
• Insurance Agent
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic
• Surveyor
• Library and Information Science
• Tool and Die Maker
• Fitter
• Machinist
• Painter (Domestic)
• Painter (Industrial)
• Turner
• Weaving Technician
• Wire man
• Foundry man Technician
• Creche Management
• Spinning Technician
• Architectural Assistant
• Auto Electrician
• Vessel Navigator
• Firemen
• Automotive Body Repair
• Automotive Paint Repair
• Cabin or Room Attendant
• Spa Therapy
• Para Legal Assistant
• Leather Goods Maker
• Hospital Waste Management
• Dairying
• Food and Vegetable Processing
• Carpenter
• Finance Executive
• Computer Hardware and Networking
• Catering and Hospitality Assistant
• Fire Safety and Industrial Safety Management
• Counseling Skills
• Gold Smith
• Drive Cum Mechanic (Light Motor Vehicle)
• Preparatory School Management (Assistant)
• Surface Ornamentation Techniques
• Institution House Keeping
• Dent Beating and Spray Painting
• Cane Willow and Bamboo Worker
• Mechanic Diesel
• Marine Engine Fitter
• Mechanic Tractor
• Interior Decoration and Designing
• Mason
• Plastic Processing Operator
• Plumber
• Scooter and Auto Cycle Mechanic
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Steel Fabricator
• Welder (Gas and Electric)
• Baker and Confectionery
• Commercial Art
• Architectural Draftsmanship
• Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
• Craftsman Food Production
• Cutting and Sewing
• Desktop Publishing Operator
• Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanic Lens or Prism Grinding
• Digital Photography
• Footwear Maker
• Dress Making
• Resource Person
• Dress Designing
• Dental Laboratory Equipment Technician
• Embroidery and Needle Work
• Horticulture and Landscaping
• Fashion Technology
• Health and Sanitary Inspector
• Stone Mining Machine Operator
• Hair and Skin Care
• Building Maintenance
• Hospital House Keeping
• Excavator Operator
• Litho Offset Machine Minder
• Physiotherapy Technician
• Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics
• Marine Fitter
• Electroplate
• Office Assistant Cum Computer Operator
• Food Beverage
• Pump Operator Cum Mechanic
• Basic Cosmetology
• Business Management
• Mechanic Agricultural Machinery
• Secretarial Practice
• Lift and Escalator Mechanic
• Health Safety and Environment
• Argo Processing ▪ Mechanic Mechatronics
• Steno English
• IT and Communication System Maintenance
• Travel and Tour Assistant
• Human Resource Executive
• Sanitary Hardware Fitter
• Mechanic Mining Machinery
• Rubber Technician
• Steno Hindi
• Weaving (Silk and Woollen Fabric)
• Laboratory Assistant
• Steward
• Call Centre Assistant
• Horticulture
• Old Age Care Assistant
• Multimedia Animation and Special Effects
• Corporate House Keeping
• Data Entry Operator
• Medical Transcription
• Domestic House Keeping
• Plate Maker Cum Impositor
• Front Office Assistant
• Event Management Assistant
• Office Machine Operator
• Tourist Guide
• Marketing Executive

Admission Process

Good institutes (both Government and private) rely on merit based admission process. These institutes conduct a written test to select deserving students. Some private institutes are known to have direct admission process.