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ITI Machinist (Grinder)

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Focused on cylindrical, surface and tool-and-cutter grinding for high-precision finishing work where tolerances are measured in microns.

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

Course overview

Focused on cylindrical, surface and tool-and-cutter grinding for high-precision finishing work where tolerances are measured in microns.

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.

  • Tool rooms
  • Bearing manufacturers
  • Auto component units
  • Precision engineering firms

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Diploma via lateral entry
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. 12,000 - 20,000 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.

Tool Room Technician
Makes, fits and repairs the jigs, dies, moulds and fixtures that production machines depend on, working to tolerances far tighter than the parts they produce. Tool rooms are where the most skilled machining in a plant happens.
Alternative route
Quality Inspector
Checks components and products against specification using gauges and measuring instruments. Common entry role in manufacturing.
Alternative route

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

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Machinist (Grinder)?

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

How long does ITI Machinist (Grinder) 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 Machinist (Grinder) 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 Machinist (Grinder)?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Diploma via lateral entry.