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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
ITI courses remain popular, 1.2L apply for admissions
Pune: Over 1.2 lakh students have applied for Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) with an intake capacity of 1.4 lakh seats this year. Applications are 10% higher in state-run ITIs as compared to private institutes. Over the past 5-6 years, ITIs have seen a rise in demand due to work opportunities. A guaranteed apprenticeship after completion of the three-year course has raised the bar. Experts said that better job opportunities after course completion, direct second-year entry to engineering courses and new-age courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and the traditional electronic, mechanical, and information technology diploma courses were the main drivers for students to pick ITI. Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET) has also announced a revised schedule for admissions to ITIs. Students can now submit their online applications till June 26. So far, over 1.39 lakh students have registered for ITI admissions, of which 1.25 lakh have completed and submitted their applications. This admission process covers 1,007 ITIs across the state, including 419 govt-run and 588 private institutes. The online application process began on May 15 . The first merit list will be out on July 9, followed by the first round of admissions between July 10 and 15. Subsequent admission rounds will go on till Aug with the final institute-level counselling round on Aug 21. Suresh Kadu, retired principal of a govt ITI in Pune, said, "Students opt for diploma, technical courses, skill-based course or vocational education after SSC. The demand for students with ITI diplomas is high in the market for a skilled workforce. Students also want these short-term courses and there is job waiting at the end of it." Affordable fees are another attraction. They range between Rs 15,000 and Rs 16,000 for govt-run institutes and private institutes charge around Rs 25,000. Student Vishal Jadhav said, "I will set up my startup in mechanics. My uncle has been in the business for over 20 years. The ITI course will qualify me to set up the business." Key Dates For Students Last date for online application I June 26 Application confirmation and preference filling I June 27 Provisional merit list I June 30 Objection submission deadline I July 1 Final merit list I July 3 First admission list I July 9 First round of admissions I July 10–15 Second round I July 23–28 Third round begins I July 28 onwards Fourth round I Aug 4–8 Institute-level counselling I Aug 21
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Job opportunities for Andhra Pradesh welders in Qatar
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), in partnership with Matrixx Overseas, has announced an international job placement programme for skilled welders in Doha, Qatar. This initiative is designed to open overseas employment avenues for experienced professionals from Andhra Pradesh. In a statement on Thursday (June 19), Executive Director of APSSDC D. Manohar said applications have been invited from male candidates aged between 24 and 45 years, holding an ITI/ITC certificate in welding and having at least four years of relevant work experience. The job location is Doha, Qatar, with a monthly salary ranging from QR 2,200 to QR 2,600 (approximately ₹51,939 to ₹61,365). The employment is on a two-year contract, and the employer will cover visa processing, flight tickets and health facilities. Mr. Manohar said a recruitment fee of ₹35,000 is applicable, which includes all travel formalities and can be paid upfront or through salary deduction. Applicants must submit a valid passport, ITI/ITC certificate and work experience certificate. He said the last date to apply is June 29 and interested candidates can register on email to skillinternational@ or contact the helpline +91-9988853335 for more information.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Job fair in Pudukottai on June 20
Over 15 private companies have been roped in to participate in the private sector job fair that will be conducted at the Pudukottai District Employment and Career Guidance Centre on June 20. The fair will begin at 10 a.m.. Youth in the 18-35 age group with educational qualifications ranging from Class X to graduation, ITI certificate, and diploma holders can attend the fair, an official release said. Interested candidates can attend the fair with relevant certificates and Aadhaar, the release added.
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
AI Pragya' programme brings future tech to youth
: A special training session under the Uttar Pradesh government's AI Pragya initiative was held at Government ITI, Aliganj, on Friday. The programme, organised by the centre for e-Governance in collaboration with 1M1B, aims to train 10 lakh people in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies by the end of 2025. Launched by chief minister Yogi Adityanath on May 9, AI Pragya is part of a wider effort to strengthen employment, education, agriculture, healthcare, and governance through technology. A government order was issued on April 24, to implement the programme across the state. Students expressed enthusiasm for the hands-on learning experience . The session was inaugurated by Neha Jain, special secretary, IT and electronics, and state coordinator, centre for e-Governance, along with ITI principal Raj Kumar Yadav. Over 120 students attended the session, which covered topics including AI basics, cybersecurity, AI ethics, real-world use cases, and career opportunities. Speaking at the event, Neha Jain said AI Pragya will equip youth with future-ready skills and prepare them for jobs in AI, data science, and related fields. She encouraged students to take full advantage of the training.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
10 new Govt. Industrial Training Institutes to come up in State
The State government has granted permission to start new Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in 10 districts, including Pudukottai, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruchi. The new ITIs will come up at Embal in Pudukottai district, T. Pazhur in Ariyalur district, Sembanarkoil in Mayiladuthurai district, and Manapparai in Tiruchi district. The government has accorded administrative and allocated ₹59.75 crore for meeting the non-recurring expenditure towards purchase of machinery, tools and equipment and recurring expenditure towards salaries, maintenance of machineries, stationery and other contingencies. The type of trade to be offered by the new ITIs and the student intake had been spelt out by the government in its order that was issued a few days ago. The new institute had been established in the unserved areas based on proposals sent by the Director of Employment and Training with a view to enhance the availability of skilled workforce in rural areas. Permission had been accorded to start the courses from the 2025 session onwards under the State Council for Vocational Training pattern and to issue certificates to students. The new ITIs to initially function out of rented premises till the construction of their own buildings. The types of trade to be offered include Manufacturing Process Control and Automation, Refrigeration and Air Condition Technician, Mechanic Agricultural Machinery, Advanced CNC Machining Technician, Electronic System Design and Repair, Architectural Draughtsman and Operator Advanced Machine Tool. The government had given permission to recruit 10 instructors for Language-cum-Soft Skill lab on a contract basis for the new institutes. Official sources said the trades were of two-year and one-year duration. A senior official of the department said a piece of government land measuring two acres had been acquired at Karaikurichi village near T. Pazhur in Ariyalur district for the construction of the new ITI building. Till then, the new ITI will function out of the government higher secondary school premises at T. Pazhur. It will be third such institute in Ariyalur district. The existing institutes are functioning at Ariyalur and Andimadam. The new building will have separate classrooms, a smart classroom, an English language lab, workshop, library, and a placement centre.
