ITI NCVET Approved by DGT ITI-049

ITI Painter (General)

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

Covers surface preparation, brush and spray painting, and protective and decorative coatings. Automotive refinishing specialisation commands notably higher pay.

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

Course overview

Covers surface preparation, brush and spray painting, and protective and decorative coatings. Automotive refinishing specialisation commands notably higher pay.

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.

  • Automobile body shops
  • Construction and real estate
  • Industrial coating firms
  • Shipyards
  • Furniture manufacturers

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Automotive refinishing specialisation (OEM programmes)
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. 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 —

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

1 route mapped from this qualification.

Painter and decorator
Surface preparation, painting and finishing for buildings and interiors. Low entry cost, steady demand, and finishing quality is what separates a day-rate painter from one who is asked for by name.
Common route

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

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Painter (General)?

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

How long does ITI Painter (General) 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 Painter (General) 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 Painter (General)?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Automotive refinishing specialisation (OEM programmes).