ITI Welder
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A one-year NCVT trade in arc, gas and increasingly MIG and TIG welding. One of the shortest routes from Class 10 to a wage, and the trade with the clearest overseas demand.
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry after
- Class 8and 1 other route
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
What the trade is
One year, NCVT or SCVT, entered after Class 10. Welding joins metal permanently, and the trade teaches you to do it in the processes industry pays for rather than only the ones that are easiest to teach.
What you learn
Arc and gas welding first, then MIG, TIG and pipe welding. Alongside the torch: reading a fabrication drawing, joint preparation, metallurgy basics, distortion control, and inspecting your own work. Safety practice is taught early and repeatedly, because this trade is unforgiving about it.
Who it suits
People who want a wage quickly and do not mind physical work. It also has the clearest overseas market of any Class 10 trade — Gulf contractors recruit certified welders directly, and a 6G pipe welding certification changes what you can ask for. Steady hands and patience matter more than school marks.
The honest part
Entry pay is modest and the work is hot, often at height or in a confined space. What separates earnings is certification, not years — an uncertified welder with a decade can earn less than a certified one with three. Protect your eyes and lungs from day one, and treat a shop that is casual about protective equipment as telling you what it thinks of you.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 8th or 10th pass depending on state norms.
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.
- Construction
- Shipbuilding
- Oil and gas pipelines
- Fabrication workshops
- Railways
- Overseas Gulf employment
What you can study next.
- NAPS Apprenticeship
- TIG/MIG/6G specialisation
- Welding inspection certification
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 - 28,000 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.
Who can apply
2 routes into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 8 | Any | — | |
| Class 10 | Any | — |
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
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for ITI Welder?
8th or 10th pass depending on state norms. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.
How long does ITI Welder 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 Welder 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 Welder?
NAPS Apprenticeship, TIG/MIG/6G specialisation, Welding inspection certification.
Turn this into a decision you can defend
Compare the route, follow where it actually leads, and keep one alternative in view before you apply.