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ITI Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)

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Trains in chemical analysis, laboratory testing and quality control procedures. Common entry point into pharmaceutical and chemical QC departments.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Trains in chemical analysis, laboratory testing and quality control procedures. Common entry point into pharmaceutical and chemical QC departments.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology.

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.

  • Chemical and pharmaceutical QC labs
  • Testing laboratories
  • Food testing labs
  • Water treatment plants
  • Research institutes

What you can study next.

  • B.Sc Chemistry
  • Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Analytical instrumentation 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 12 Science - PCMB — Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology

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.

Lab Assistant
Prepares samples, reagents and equipment and runs routine tests under supervision, in chemical, clinical or educational laboratories. Careful method and clean records are the whole of the job.
Alternative route
Quality Control Technician
Carries out routine tests and inspections on materials and output, records the results and flags anything outside limits. The laboratory-floor counterpart to the analyst role.
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 Chemical Engineering
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)?

12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) 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 Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) 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 Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)?

B.Sc Chemistry, Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Analytical instrumentation certification.