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ITI Mechanic Auto Body Repair

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

Covers panel beating, denting, alignment and structural repair of vehicle bodies. Body shop technicians are in persistent short supply at authorised service networks.

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

Course overview

Covers panel beating, denting, alignment and structural repair of vehicle bodies. Body shop technicians are in persistent short supply at authorised service networks.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass.

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.

  • OEM authorised body shops
  • Multi-brand workshops
  • Insurance repair networks
  • Fleet operators

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • OEM body repair 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. 11,000 - 20,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

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 —

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.

Automobile Mechanic
Diagnoses and repairs vehicles. EV service upskilling is increasingly the differentiator as the fleet transitions.
Common route
Diesel & auto mechanic
EV upskilling now essential
Alternative route

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

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Mechanic Auto Body Repair?

10th pass. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Mechanic Auto Body Repair take?

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

What does ITI Mechanic Auto Body Repair 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 Mechanic Auto Body Repair?

NAPS Apprenticeship, OEM body repair certification.