Bihar ITICAT 2026 Apply Online - ITI Competitive Admission Test Registration, Eligibility and Exam Date

Bihar ITICAT 2026 - Quick Highlights

Detail	Information
Organization Name	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Exam Name	Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITICAT-2026)
Admission Session	2026-27 and 2026-28
Total Seats (General ITI - District 75%)	21,828
Total Seats (General ITI - Open 25%)	7,276
Total Seats (Women ITI / WITI)	4,004
Grand Total Seats	33,108
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	16 March 2026
Last Date to Apply (ITICAT 2026)	14 April 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	15 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card Date	08 May 2026
Exam Date	17 May 2026 (Proposed)
Official Website	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

About Bihar ITICAT 2026

The Bihar ITICAT 2026 is a state-level competitive entrance exam conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board under the Government of Bihar. This exam is held every year to select eligible students for admission to various vocational and technical trades offered by government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) located across all 38 districts of Bihar. The admission is done for session 2026-27 (2-year courses) and 2026-28 (1-year courses).

There are 114 General ITIs and 38 Women ITIs (WITIs) participating in this admission process, offering a total of 33,108 seats (21,828 District + 7,276 Open seats in General ITIs, plus 4,004 seats in WITIs). Trades offered include Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Electronics Mechanic, ICTSM, Turner, Machinist, Plumber, Draughtsman Civil, Information Technology, and many more.

Important Dates - Bihar ITICAT 2026

Event	Date
Online Registration Start Date	16 March 2026
Online Registration Closing Date	14 April 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)	15 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Online Editing of Application Form	16 April 2026 to 17 April 2026
Uploading of Online Admit Card	08 May 2026
Proposed Date of Examination	17 May 2026

Application Fee - Bihar ITICAT 2026

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC (EBC / BC)	Rs 750
SC / ST	Rs 100
Disabled (Divyang) Candidates	Rs 430

Note: Fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. For online payment queries, contact Helpdesk: [email protected] or call 0612-2220230.

Eligibility Criteria - ITICAT 2026

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Matric (Class 10) or equivalent exam conducted by Bihar School Examination Board or CBSE with Mathematics and Science.
• Candidates appearing in Matric 2026 exam can also apply, but must obtain pass certificate before the date of counselling.
• For ITI sector trades (Science stream): passing Matric with Science subjects is mandatory.
• For non-engineering trades: only Matric pass is required.

Residential Eligibility

Only Indian citizens can apply. At least one of the following residential criteria must be fulfilled:

• Parent or spouse is a permanent or original resident of Bihar.
• Parent or spouse is a registered refugee (Refugee) in Bihar.
• Parent or spouse is an employee of Bihar Government.
• Parent or spouse is an employee of Central Government posted in Bihar or an employee of a Central PSU posted in Bihar.
• Parent or spouse is an employee of the United Nations posted in Bihar.
• For a married woman, her husband's residential proof of Bihar will be considered.

Age Limit

Trade	Minimum Age (as on 01.08.2026)	Maximum Age
General Trades	14 years (born on or before 01.08.2012)	No Limit
Mechanic Motor Vehicle and Mechanic Tractor	17 years	No Limit

Physical and Medical Standards

Selected candidates will undergo a medical examination. Admission will be confirmed only if the candidate is found medically fit by a qualified medical officer.

Reservation Policy - Bihar ITICAT 2026

The reservation follows Bihar Government rules as applicable at the time of online registration start date. Category-wise reservation percentages are as follows:

Category	Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC)	16%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	01%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	18%
Backward Class (BC)	12%
Reserved Category Girls (RCG)	03%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10%
Unreserved (General)	40%

Note: The total seats are divided into two independent pools. 75% seats (21,828) are District-level seats linked to the candidate's residential district. 25% seats (7,276) are Open (State-level) seats available to eligible candidates from all districts of Bihar. The grand total across General ITIs is 29,104 seats, plus 4,004 seats in Women ITIs, making the overall total 33,108 seats.

A special Servicemen's Quota (SMQ) of 5% is available in each institution for wards of ex-servicemen and serving defence personnel of Bihar. Additionally, 5% seats are reserved for Disabled (Divyang) candidates across all institutions. A Land Donor Quota (LDQ) of one seat per trade is also available at ITI Marhowrah.

Exam Pattern - Bihar ITICAT 2026

The ITICAT 2026 exam is a single objective-type written examination. The question paper will be in both Hindi and English. Candidates must fill answers on an OMR Answer Sheet.

Subject	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Exam Level
Mathematics (Ganit)	50	100	Matriculation
General Science (Samanya Vigyan)	50	100	Matriculation
General Knowledge (Samanya Gyan)	50	100	Matriculation
Total	150	300	—

• Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Marking: +2 marks for each correct answer
• Negative Marking: None (no marks deducted for wrong answers)
• Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper based, OMR sheet)

Merit List - ITICAT 2026 Selection Process

A separate merit list will be prepared for each district based on total marks obtained in the entrance exam. In case two or more candidates have equal total marks, the following tiebreaker order applies:

1. Candidate with higher marks in Mathematics section gets priority.
2. If still equal, candidate with higher marks in General Science gets priority.
3. If still equal, the older candidate (earlier date of birth) gets priority.

A separate merit list will also be prepared for all Women ITIs (WITIs) at the state level for all eligible female candidates.

After the main exam results, counselling will be done in two rounds: Online Counselling and Mop-up Counselling. If seats remain vacant after Mop-up Counselling in government ITIs, Spot Round Counselling may be conducted at the institution level.

Admit Card - Bihar ITICAT 2026

The Online Admit Card for Bihar ITICAT 2026 will be available for download from 08 May 2026 on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

To download the Admit Card, candidates can either:

• Visit the website, click on "Download Admit Card of ITICAT-2026" link, enter Registration Number and date of birth, and click Submit.
• Or login with Registration Number and Password, then click Download Admit Card.

Important: If any error is found on the Admit Card, candidates must contact the BCECE Board office at least 5 working days before the exam (between 11 AM and 3 PM). No correction will be done after the exam date. Candidates must sign the admit card at the examination centre in front of the invigilator.

District-wise ITI Seats - ITICAT 2026

Bihar ITICAT 2026 covers ITIs in all 38 districts of Bihar. Some of the key district-wise total seats are listed below:

District	Total Seats (General ITI)
Patna	1,749
East Champaran	1,176
Saran	1,026
Begusarai	966
Bhagalpur	864
Madhubani	873
Darbhanga	810
Muzaffarpur	753
Supaul	783
Katihar	729

Complete district and trade-wise seat details are available in the official Notification PDF on the official website.

How to Apply for Bihar ITICAT 2026 - Step-by-Step

1. Step 1 - Registration: Visit the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Click on the "Online Portal of I.T.I.C.A.T.-2026" link and then click "New Registration". Enter your correct email ID and mobile number. A verification code will be sent to both. Complete registration to get your Registration Number.
2. Step 2 - Fill Application Form: Login with your Registration Number and Password. Fill Personal Information, Contact Details, and Educational Information carefully in the multi-step form. Click Save and Continue after each section.
3. Step 3 - Upload Photo and Signature: Upload a recent colour passport-size photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken after 01 January 2026 with your name and date written on a placard. Also upload your Hindi and English signatures as instructed.
4. Step 4 - Preview and Final Submit: Review all information carefully in the preview section. Accept the declaration and click "Final Submit and Proceed to Payment". Note: After final submission, no changes are allowed.
5. Step 5 - Pay Examination Fee: Pay the application fee online using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. General/OBC candidates pay Rs 750, SC/ST/EBC/BC candidates pay Rs 100, and Disabled candidates pay Rs 430. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
6. Step 6 - Download Confirmation Page: After successful fee payment, download and print the Confirmation Page. Keep it safe as it will be needed at the time of counselling. This confirms your application is submitted successfully.

Note: If any error is found in the uploaded photo or signature after submitting the form, candidates will be given a chance to edit between 16 April 2026 and 17 April 2026.

Documents Required for Bihar ITICAT 2026 Application

• Matric (Class 10) Mark Sheet and Certificate (or Admit Card if result not declared)
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/EBC/BC candidates) issued by the concerned Circle Officer (C.O.)
• Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates) issued by DM/SDM/CO
• Character Certificate from the last attended institution
• Permanent Resident Certificate of Bihar
• Aadhar Card
• Passport-size colour photograph (taken after 01 January 2026)
• Servicemen Quota Certificate (if applicable, as per Para 6 of Prospectus)
• Disabled (Divyang) Certificate (if applicable, as per Para 7 of Prospectus)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Bihar ITICAT 2026

What is the full form of ITICAT 2026?

ITICAT stands for Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test 2026. It is conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admission to ITI courses across Bihar.

What is the last date to apply for Bihar ITICAT 2026?

The online registration closing date for Bihar ITICAT 2026 is 14 April 2026. The last date for fee payment is 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM).

What is the application fee for ITICAT 2026?

The application fee for ITICAT 2026 is Rs 750 for General and OBC candidates, Rs 100 for SC/ST/EBC/BC candidates, and Rs 430 for Disabled (Divyang) candidates.

What is the educational qualification required for Bihar ITICAT 2026?

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent examination. For ITI sector trades (Science stream), passing with Science is mandatory. For non-engineering trades, only Matric pass is required.

What is the age limit for Bihar ITICAT 2026?

The minimum age as on 01 August 2026 is 14 years. This means the candidate must be born on or before 01 August 2012. For Mechanic Motor Vehicle and Mechanic Tractor trades, minimum age is 17 years. There is no upper age limit.

What is the exam pattern for ITICAT 2026?

The ITICAT 2026 exam is an objective type (MCQ) written test of 2 hours 15 minutes duration with total 300 marks. There are 150 questions from three subjects: Mathematics (50 questions, 100 marks), General Science (50 questions, 100 marks), and General Knowledge (50 questions, 100 marks). Each correct answer carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking.

What is the proposed exam date for ITICAT 2026?

The proposed date of examination for Bihar ITICAT 2026 is 17 May 2026. Admit Cards will be available for download from 08 May 2026 on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

How many total seats are available under Bihar ITICAT 2026?

Bihar ITICAT 2026 offers admission to a total of 33,108 seats across Bihar. General ITIs have 21,828 District seats (75%) and 7,276 Open seats (25%). Additionally, 4,004 seats are available in Women ITIs (WITIs), all for session 2026-27 and 2026-28.

Official Source - Bihar ITICAT 2026

All information in this article is based on the official prospectus released by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Bihar Government.

• Official Website: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Candidates are advised to read the complete official Notification PDF before filling the online form. Always check the official website for the latest updates, changes in schedule, and counselling notifications.