ITI Information Technology

Covers computer hardware, networking, operating systems and basic web technologies. Vendor certifications (CompTIA A+, CCNA) noticeably improve placement quality.

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.

Where people work.

• IT services firms
• Hardware and network vendors
• BPO and support centres
• Government e-governance projects
• Schools and colleges

What you can study next.

• NAPS Apprenticeship
• CCNA/A+ certification
• Diploma in Computer Engineering
• BCA

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

Indicative starting salary. 12,000 - 22,000 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.

Over two years, you learn to work with computer hardware, operating systems, networks and basic web technologies.

ITI Information Technology suits you if you want to start computer support work after Class 10 and are ready for two years of full-time study.

• You passed Class 10 with Science and Maths.
• You want to learn hardware, networking, operating systems and basic web technologies.
• You are considering entry-level work such as IT Helpdesk Executive or Desktop Support Engineer.
• You want a lower-fee government ITI route, with admission usually through the state ITI merit list or DGT admission portal.
• You are willing to add certifications such as CompTIA A+ or CCNA, which improve placement quality.
• It does not suit you if you want only coding work or do not want to handle computer hardware and user support.

For the full two-year ITI Information Technology course, budget about Rs 3,000 - 15,000 at a government ITI or Rs 25,000 - 90,000 at a private ITI.

CompTIA A+ and Cisco CCNA are the named post-course certifications in the source data. Both can improve placement quality for helpdesk, desktop support and basic network roles.

In India, ITI Information Technology graduates usually start at ₹12,000 to ₹22,000 a month in helpdesk, desktop support, hardware or network support roles. CompTIA A+ or CCNA certification can improve the quality of placements.

India

Pay differs by city, employer and the type of support work.

Entry-level IT support work is often routine and deadline-driven. You may spend much of the day resetting passwords, installing software, checking cables, logging faults and speaking to users who need quick help. Starting pay is commonly ₹12,000 to ₹22,000 a month. Private ITI fees can reach ₹90,000 in total, so compare them carefully with a government ITI fee of about ₹3,000 to ₹15,000.

The two-year ITI gives you a direct route after Class 10 into hardware, networking, operating systems and basic web work. It suits students who prefer fixing and setting up computers over mainly classroom theory. A NAPS apprenticeship or Dual System of Training placement can give you workplace experience. CompTIA A+ or CCNA certification often improves the quality of placements.

Students who do well practise outside the timetable. They assemble and troubleshoot PCs, install operating systems, set up small networks, write clear fault notes and learn to explain a technical problem in simple words. They also apply through the state ITI merit process or DGT portal, then keep building skills through an apprenticeship, certification, diploma or BCA.

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