ITI / Polytechnic Diploma

Entrance:State polytechnic CETsDirect ITI admission

Seats, competition & cost — the honest picture

Competition: Open. Widely available across states; good trades at good ITIs fill fast.

Cost: Government ITI/polytechnic fees are minimal; the path earns early.

Affordability route: Apprenticeship (NAPS) stipends mean you can earn while you certify.

Seat counts, cutoffs and fees are indicative (2024–25) and change every year — always verify current numbers on official sites.

Should YOU pick ITI / Polytechnic Diploma?

A degree is 3–5 years of your life. Measure your actual fit first — 30 minutes of real reasoning, simulations and evidence.