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ITI Draughtsman (Mechanical)

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Covers machine drawing, assembly and part drawings, GD&T and CAD. 3D modelling software skills (SolidWorks, CATIA) significantly expand career options into product design.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Covers machine drawing, assembly and part drawings, GD&T and CAD. 3D modelling software skills (SolidWorks, CATIA) significantly expand career options into product design.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass with Science and Maths.

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.

  • Manufacturing design offices
  • Engineering consultancies
  • Auto component design
  • Machine builders
  • Design outsourcing firms

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Diploma via lateral entry
  • SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo certification
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. 13,000 - 24,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

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 10 Any — Science and Maths

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

2 routes mapped from this qualification.

Design Assistant
Turns a designer's concept into working drawings, specifications and material schedules, mostly in interiors, product or engineering studios. Draughting accuracy and software fluency count for more at entry than the qualification does.
Alternative route
Tool Design Assistant
Draws and details tools, dies and fixtures for the tool room to make, working from a component drawing and the process it must fit. Sits between draughting and toolmaking.
Alternative route

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

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Draughtsman (Mechanical)?

10th pass with Science and Maths. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Draughtsman (Mechanical) take?

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

What does ITI Draughtsman (Mechanical) 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 Draughtsman (Mechanical)?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Diploma via lateral entry, SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo certification.