ITI Turner and Machinist
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A two-year NCVT trade in lathe, milling and precision machining - the trade behind every workshop that makes a part rather than fits one.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Class 10
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
What the trade is
Two years after Class 10. Machining makes a part rather than fits one, and it is the trade behind every workshop that produces components to a drawing.
What you learn
Lathe and milling operation, measurement to close tolerance, drawing interpretation, and increasingly CNC setting and operation alongside the conventional machines. Accuracy is the whole discipline — a part that is half a millimetre out is scrap.
Who it suits
Patient, precise people who would rather get it right than get it done. Work is in machine shops, auto component manufacturers, tool rooms and general engineering; tool room and CNC work pay noticeably better than general machining.
The honest part
Conventional machining is shrinking as CNC spreads, so an institute teaching only manual lathes is teaching a narrowing skill — ask what machines the workshop actually has. The trade punishes carelessness immediately, in scrap and in injury. Progression means CNC programming or a diploma; the machine itself has a ceiling.
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.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Machine shops
- Auto component manufacturers
- Tool rooms
- Heavy engineering units
- Export-oriented precision units
What you can study next.
- NAPS Apprenticeship
- CNC specialisation
- Diploma via lateral entry
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.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Careers this course leads to
5 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for ITI Turner and Machinist?
10th pass with Science and Maths. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.
How long does ITI Turner and Machinist 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 Turner and Machinist 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 Turner and Machinist?
NAPS Apprenticeship, CNC specialisation, Diploma via lateral entry.
Turn this into a decision you can defend
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