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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

1. Registration: Visit the official CITS portal.
2. Form Submission: Fill out the online application with personal and educational details.
3. Document Upload: Upload necessary documents, including qualification certificates and a recent photograph.
4. Application Fee: Pay the fee online via net banking, credit/debit card.
5. 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

1. Online Registration of Candidates

   • Start Date: 15th June 2024
   • End Date: 5th July 2024
   • Duration: 21 days

2. Downloading of Hall Tickets & Conducting Online Mock Test

   • Start Date: 13th July 2024
   • End Date: 21st July 2024
   • Duration: 9 days

3. Conducting All India Common Entrance Test (AICET)

   • Date: 21st July 2024

4. Publication of Results of AICET

   • Date: 28th July 2024

5. Trade-wise Merit List Display on NIMI Portal

   • Start Date: 31st July 2024
   • End Date: 3rd August 2024
   • Duration: 4 days

6. 1st Round of Counseling

   • Start Date: 31st July 2024
   • End Date: 3rd August 2024
   • Duration: 4 days

7. Physical Document Verification & Correction

   • Start Date: 5th August 2024
   • End Date: 7th August 2024
   • Duration: 3 days

8. Online Transfer Round

   • Date: 8th August 2024

9. Result of Online Transfer Round

   • Date: 9th August 2024

10. 2nd Round of Counseling

    • Start Date: 11th August 2024
    • End Date: 14th August 2024
    • Duration: 4 days

11. Physical Document Verification & Correction

    • Start Date: 16th August 2024
    • End Date: 18th August 2024
    • Duration: 3 days

12. Online Transfer Round

    • Date: 19th August 2024

13. Result of Online Transfer Round

    • Date: 21st August 2024

14. 3rd Round of Counseling

    • Start Date: 23rd August 2024
    • End Date: 26th August 2024
    • Duration: 4 days

15. Physical Document Verification & Correction

    • Start Date: 28th August 2024
    • End Date: 30th August 2024
    • Duration: 3 days

16. Physical Reporting to Admitted Institute

    • Deadline: By 2nd September 2024

17. Spot Round Walk-in Admissions

    • Start Date: 3rd September 2024
    • End Date: 4th September 2024
    • Duration: 2 days

18. Commencement of Session

    • Date: 5th September 2024

19. Completion of Academic Session 2024-25

    • Date: 23rd June 2025
    • Note: Including 15 days of holidays

20. 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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