Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the notification for Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITICAT) 2026 for admission into various Government and Private ITI Institutes across Bihar. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 10th can apply online for Bihar ITI Admission 2026. Admission will be granted based on the ITICAT Entrance Examination conducted by BCECEB.
Bihar ITI CAT Admission 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Exam Name | Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITICAT) 2026 |
| Admission For | ITI Courses |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| State | Bihar |
| Category | Admission |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 15 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 April 2026 |
| Application Form Correction | 16 April 2026 to 17 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 08 May 2026 |
| ITICAT Exam Date | 17 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 04 June 2026 |
| Counseling Start Date | 22 June 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / BC / EBC | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST | ₹100/- |
| PwD Candidates | ₹430/- |
Payment Mode
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 14 Years |
| For Motor Vehicle Mechanic & Tractor Mechanic Trade | N.A No Upper Limit |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Class 10th (Matric) Examination from a recognized Board.
- Candidates appearing in Class 10th Examination are also eligible.
- For some trades, additional eligibility conditions may apply.
Course Details
Admission will be offered in various ITI Trades including:
- Electrician
- Fitter
- Welder
- Mechanic Diesel
- COPA
- Turner
- Machinist
- Plumber
- Electronics Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Wireman
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- And Other Engineering & Non-Engineering Trades
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- ITICAT 2026 Entrance Examination
- Result & Rank Card
- Online Counseling
- Choice Filling
- Seat Allotment
- Document Verification
- Final Admission
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| General Science | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 |
| Total Questions | 150 |
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer : 2 Marks
- Wrong Answer : No Negative Marking
Bihar ITI CAT 2026 Participating Institutes
Admission will be offered in:
- Government ITI Colleges of Bihar
- Private ITI Institutes of Bihar
- NCVT Approved Institutes
- SCVT Approved Institutes
More than 33,000 seats are available through Bihar ITI Admission 2026.
Required Documents
- Class 10th Marksheet
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Residence Certificate
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
- Income Certificate (If Applicable)
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
How To Apply Online
- Visit the BCECEB Official Website.
- Open the ITICAT 2026 Admission Portal.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all entered details.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Counseling Process
After declaration of the result, BCECEB conducts online counseling for ITI admissions. Candidates have to:
- Register for counseling.
- Fill institute and trade choices.
- Lock choices before the deadline.
- Download allotment letter.
- Complete document verification.
- Report to the allotted institute.
