Important Dates

• Online Form Start Date: March 16, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: April 14, 2026
• Last Date for Fee Submission: April 15, 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)
• Application Form Correction: April 16 – 17, 2026
• Admit Card Release Date: May 08, 2026
• Entrance Exam Date: May 17, 2026 (Tentative)
• Result Declaration: June 2026 (Probable)
• Counseling Start Date: June / July 2026 (Probable) 

Application Fee

• General / BC / EBC: ₹750
• SC / ST: ₹100
• Candidates with Disabilities: ₹430

Note : Candidates must pay the application fee exclusively through online modes (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI).

Bihar ITI CAT 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age Limit : 14 Years (until August 1, 2026)
• Maximum Age Limit : Generally, there is no upper age limit (trade-specific rules may apply).
• Age Calculation Date : August 1, 2026 
• Category-wise Age Relaxation :

1. SC / ST Candidates: As per Bihar Government rules
2. OBC / EBC Candidates: As per the State’s reservation policy
3. Candidates with Disabilities (PwD): Special concessions applicable
4. Ex-Servicemen Category: Concessions as per government norms

Note : The exact relaxation rule is verified during the counseling stage based on the trade and category.

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Eligibility Criteria of Bihar ITI CAT 2026 

Educational Qualification :

Candidates must have passed the 10th grade or an equivalent examination. Candidates awaiting their results may also apply; however, the submission of the marksheet will be mandatory at the time of admission.

Domicile Requirement

The domicile rule is crucial for Bihar ITI admissions. The candidate must be a permanent resident of Bihar, and the corresponding certificate must be issued by an authorized official.

Bihar ITI CAT 2026 Exam Pattern Details

The Bihar Industrial Training Institute Competitive Entrance Examination (ITICAT) is an objective-type entrance examination through which candidates are granted admission to government and private ITI institutes in Bihar.

Subject Wise Questions Distribution of Bihar ITI CAT 2026 :

• Mathematics: 50 Questions
• General Science: 50 Questions
• General Knowledge: 50 Questions

Note: 2 marks are given for every correct answer.

Some Important Note for Bihar ITI CAT Admission 2026 

• The difficulty level of the exam is generally equivalent to the 10th standard (Matriculation level).
• It is mandatory to fill out the OMR sheet properly.
• An admit card and a valid ID proof are mandatory at the exam center.
• The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam.

Application Process of Bihar ITI CAT 2026 Details

Filling out the admission form is a multi-step online process:

Step-1 Registration
Candidates are required to register on the portal to create a Login ID and Password.
Step-2 Multi-step Application Form
This step involves filling in personal details, contact information, and educational qualifications.
Step-3 Document Upload
Candidates must upload their photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Step-4 Fee Payment
The application fee is paid through an online payment gateway.
Step-5 Confirmation Page
It is mandatory to download the Confirmation Page after final submission.

Bihar ITI CAT 2026 Selection Process 

In the Bihar Industrial Training Institute Competitive Entrance Test (ITICAT), candidates are selected based on their performance in the entrance examination and the counseling process. The entire selection process is completed in several stages.

Stage-1: Entrance Examination

First, candidates are required to appear for the ITICAT entrance examination.

• The examination is of the objective type.
• A merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the exam.
• Candidates with higher marks are given preference during the counseling process.

Note : Qualifying the entrance exam is mandatory for admission to an ITI.

Stage-2: Result & Merit List

Following the examination, the BCECEB declares the results on its official website.

• A category-wise merit list is prepared.
• Counselling calls are issued based on the rank obtained.

Note : The merit list serves as the primary basis for final admission.

Stage-3: Online Counselling & Choice Filling

Qualified candidates are required to register for counselling.

• Candidates must select their preferred trade and institute.
• Seat allotment is based on rank and preference.

Stage-4: Document Verification

After seat allotment, candidates are required to get their original documents verified:

• Matriculation Marksheet
• Caste Certificate
• Residence Certificate
• Identity Proof

Note: Admission may be cancelled in case of a document mismatch.

Stage 5: Final Admission

• Reporting at the allotted institute is required.
• The admission fee must be deposited.
• The course officially begins.

Note :

• If a candidate does not participate in the counseling process, their seat may be transferred to the next round.
• Opportunities for admission are also available during the Mop-up and Spot rounds.

All Eligible candidates are advised to review the official notification before applying online.

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