West Bengal ITI Admissions: Eligibility Criteria

The WBSCVT has divided the ITI courses into two groups:

  • Group “M” trades
  • Group “E” trades

We are provided:

  • Group “M” trades – Electrician, Fitter, and Surveyor
  • Group “E” trades – Welder, and Plumber

The eligibility criteria for West Bengal’s Industrial Training Institutes are as follows:

  • The candidate should not be less than 14 years first day of academic session.
  • There is no upper age limit for applying to these courses.
  • Candidates aspiring for admissions to these courses should have passed 8th/10th from a state-recognized school. (Students from other states aren’t eligible.)
  • For ITI group “M” trades, the candidate must have passed 10th.
  • For ITI group “E” trades, the candidate must have passed 8th grade.

Age Relaxation Criteria for Admissions (the up limits):

The government-affiliated programs offer some special age relaxation for selected categories.

  • Ex-servicemen – 45 Years
  • War Widows – 45 Years
  • Widows/Separated Women – 35 Years
  • Physically Handicapped – 35 Years
Age Candidate must be 14 years and above first day of academic session, are eligible for the admission; No Upper Age Limit
Domicile Candidates aspiring for admission in ITI run by government/ PPP must have passed Class 8th/ 10th from any school located in West Bengal. Students from other states are not eligible for admission in any of the government ITI.
Education Qualification for ITI ‘M’ Group Trades Candidates should have passed Class 10th for qualifying ITI trades that fall under ‘M’ category.
Education Qualification for ITI ‘E’ Group Trades For ITI trades that fall under ‘E’ group, the candidate must have passed Class 8th.