CITS Admission 2024-25: Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring ITI Instructors
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has announced the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) admission process for 2024-25. This program aims to train instructors for ITIs across India. Here's everything you need to know about the admissions process.
Important Dates
- Application Start: June 15, 2024
- Application Deadline: July 5, 2024
- Extended Till : 13.07.2024
- Admit Card Release: July 12, 2024
- Entrance Exam: July 21, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- ITI Certificate: NCVT/SCVT recognized with 1 year of work experience.
- Diploma/Degree: Relevant field with necessary experience.
- Age Limit: Generally, there is no age limit, but specifics can vary.
Application Process
- Registration: Visit the official CITS portal.
- Form Submission: Fill out the online application with personal and educational details.
- Document Upload: Upload necessary documents, including qualification certificates and a recent photograph.
- Application Fee: Pay the fee online via net banking, credit/debit card.
- Print Application: After submission, print the application form for future reference.
Selection Process
- Entrance Test: Objective type questions on General Knowledge, Trade-related topics, and Teaching Methodology.
- Counseling: Based on entrance exam results, candidates will participate in online counseling for seat allocation.
Key Points
- Admit Card: Download from the official website starting July 12, 2024.
- Exam Centers: Multiple centers across India; details on the official site.
- Result Declaration: Tentatively in the first week of August 2024.
Preparation Tips
- Study Material: Focus on trade-related subjects and general aptitude.
- Mock Tests: Practice through previous year papers and mock tests available online.
- Time Management: Allocate specific time slots for each section during preparation.
Detailed Admission Schedule for CITS 2024-25
Online Registration of Candidates
- Start Date: 15th June 2024
- End Date: 5th July 2024
- Duration: 21 days
Downloading of Hall Tickets & Conducting Online Mock Test
- Start Date: 13th July 2024
- End Date: 21st July 2024
- Duration: 9 days
Conducting All India Common Entrance Test (AICET)
- Date: 21st July 2024
Publication of Results of AICET
- Date: 28th July 2024
Trade-wise Merit List Display on NIMI Portal
- Start Date: 31st July 2024
- End Date: 3rd August 2024
- Duration: 4 days
1st Round of Counseling
- Start Date: 31st July 2024
- End Date: 3rd August 2024
- Duration: 4 days
Physical Document Verification & Correction
- Start Date: 5th August 2024
- End Date: 7th August 2024
- Duration: 3 days
Online Transfer Round
- Date: 8th August 2024
Result of Online Transfer Round
- Date: 9th August 2024
2nd Round of Counseling
- Start Date: 11th August 2024
- End Date: 14th August 2024
- Duration: 4 days
Physical Document Verification & Correction
- Start Date: 16th August 2024
- End Date: 18th August 2024
- Duration: 3 days
Online Transfer Round
- Date: 19th August 2024
Result of Online Transfer Round
- Date: 21st August 2024
3rd Round of Counseling
- Start Date: 23rd August 2024
- End Date: 26th August 2024
- Duration: 4 days
Physical Document Verification & Correction
- Start Date: 28th August 2024
- End Date: 30th August 2024
- Duration: 3 days
Physical Reporting to Admitted Institute
- Deadline: By 2nd September 2024
Spot Round Walk-in Admissions
- Start Date: 3rd September 2024
- End Date: 4th September 2024
- Duration: 2 days
Commencement of Session
- Date: 5th September 2024
Completion of Academic Session 2024-25
- Date: 23rd June 2025
- Note: Including 15 days of holidays
All India Trade Test (AITT) 2024-25
- Date: July/August 2025
This detailed schedule will help prospective candidates keep track of important dates and requirements for the CITS 2024-25 admissions process. For more detailed information and to apply, visit the
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