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ITI Carpenter

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Covers joinery, furniture making, shuttering and wood machining. Modular furniture and interior fit-out growth has made skilled carpenters increasingly well-paid in metros.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1 year
Entry after
Class 8
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Covers joinery, furniture making, shuttering and wood machining. Modular furniture and interior fit-out growth has made skilled carpenters increasingly well-paid in metros.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 8th pass.

How you get in. State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How it is studied. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Furniture manufacturers
  • Interior fit-out contractors
  • Construction firms
  • Modular kitchen companies
  • Self-employment

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Interior design certification
  • Diploma in Interior Design
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 11,000 - 21,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 8 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

1 route mapped from this qualification.

Carpenter
Making and fitting things from wood - doors, windows, furniture, shuttering and interior fit-out. One of the most consistently needed trades in the country, and one of the easiest to work independently in.
Common route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

Diploma in Interior Design
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Carpenter?

8th pass. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Carpenter take?

1 year. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

What does ITI Carpenter cost?

Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after ITI Carpenter?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Interior design certification, Diploma in Interior Design.