ITI NCVET Approved by DGT ITI-ELEC

ITI Electrician National or State Trade Certificate as applicable · 2 years

Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.

A recognised trade pathway developing electrical theory, wiring, measurement, installation, maintenance and safety under supervised training.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required for employment. A state Electrical Supervisor / Contractor licence is required to take up electrical contracting work independently
Overview

About this course

A recognised trade pathway developing electrical theory, wiring, measurement, installation, maintenance and safety under supervised training. Reality check: recognition, workshops, supervised practical training, safety, fees and progression rules must be verified before admission.
01 · Overview

Course overview

A recognised trade pathway developing electrical theory, wiring, measurement, installation, maintenance and safety under supervised training.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Class 10 subjects, age and admission rules follow the current recognised ITI and trade framework.
03 · The honest part

Reality check

Confirm recognition, workshops, supervised practical training, safety, total fees and whether the stated progression is officially available.
04 · Next steps

Progression planning

Use the mapped pathways as guidance, then verify lateral-entry, bridge, credit-transfer and admission rules from the current responsible authority.
05 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Manufacturing plants
  • Power utilities (state DISCOMs)
  • Indian Railways
  • Construction firms
  • Building maintenance
  • Self-employment

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Diploma via lateral entry
  • CITS (instructor training)
Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 10 Any — Class 10 subjects, age and admission rules follow the current recognised ITI and trade framework.

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

8 routes mapped from this qualification.

Electrician
licence work, always in demand
Common route
CCTV & security systems installer
AMC income
Common route
Solar panel technician
rooftop boom, ₹15–40k/month
Common route
Electrician and Electrical Technician
Installs, tests, maintains and repairs electrical wiring, equipment and controls using approved safety practices.
Common route
Electrical Contractor
Takes on wiring and electrical installation work as an independent business rather than as an employee. A state electrical supervisor or contractor licence is required to work independently.
Alternative route
Lineman
Works on overhead and underground distribution lines - connections, faults and maintenance - often at height and on live networks. Safety discipline is not optional, and the work continues in bad weather.
Alternative route
Wireman
Installs and maintains wiring in buildings and industrial premises, to drawings and to the safety code. A licensed trade, and the usual route to independent electrical contracting.
Alternative route
Solar PV Installer
Installs and commissions rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems. Directly tied to national rooftop solar expansion.
Alternative 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 Engineering (Polytechnic)
Conditional · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who is eligible for ITI Electrician?

Class 10 subjects, age and admission rules follow the current recognised ITI and trade framework.

Can ITI Electrician lead to higher study?

Potential routes are shown on this page, but lateral entry, bridge study and credit transfer are never assumed. Verify the current official rules.

What should parents verify for ITI Electrician?

Recognition, workshops, safety, practical hours, apprenticeship or industry exposure, total cost and written progression rules.

Who can apply for ITI Electrician?

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

How long does ITI Electrician 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 Electrician 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 Electrician?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Diploma via lateral entry, CITS (instructor training).

Does ITI Electrician need a licence or registration to practise?

Not required for employment. A state Electrical Supervisor / Contractor licence is required to take up electrical contracting work independently.