ITICAT 2023 exam date has been postponed by BCECEB. The exam is now proposed to be conducted on Jun 18, 2023. The last date for ITICAT 2023 registration has been extended to May 20, 2023. Registered candidates can pay the registration fee till May 21, 2023, after submitting the application form. ITICAT 2023 admit cards will be available on the official website from Jun 13, 2023.
| ITICAT Exam Dates 2023 | ITICAT Application Form 2023 |
| ITICAT Admit Card 2023 | ITICAT Syllabus 2023 |
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts ITICAT every year for candidates aspiring to take admissions into ITI courses offered by the various colleges across Bihar. The complete form of ITICAT is Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test. The duration of the courses varies from 1 to 2 years, depending on what candidates choose as their discipline. ITICAT is conducted in offline mode.
Table of Contents
- About ITICAT Exam
- ITICAT Exam Date 2023
- ITICAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
- IITICAT Application Form 2023
- ITICAT Admit Card 2023
- ITICAT Exam Pattern 2023
- ITICAT Syllabus 2023
- ITICAT Answer Key 2023
- ITICAT Results 2023
- ITICAT Counselling 2023
- ITICAT Contact Details 2023
ITICAT Exam Date 2023
ITICAT exam date 2023 has been revised by the conducting body. BCECEB will now conduct ITICAT 2023 on Jun 18, 2023. The last date to register for the exam has been extended to May 20, 2023, and the online application fee payment window will be active till May 21, 2023, for the registered candidates. ITICAT 2023 admit cards will be released on the official website on Jun 13, 2023.
Candidates interested in appearing for ITICAT 2023 must visit the official website to get a notice regarding the important dates. Candidates must fill out the application form within the last date. According to the ITICAT notification, the critical dates related to the exam and other admission processes are given below.
| Events | Dates 2023 |
|---|---|
| Application Starts From | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | May 20, 2023 |
| Last Date for Online Payment | May 21, 2023 |
| Application Correction Window | May 22 - 23, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Admit Card Correction Window | Jun 2023 |
| Exam Date | Jun 18, 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | Jul 2023 |
| Counselling & Seat Allotment | Aug 2023 |
| Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Aug 2023 |
| Document Verification of Round 1 Seat Allotment | Aug 2023 |
| Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Sep 2023 |
| Document Verification of Round 2 Seat Allotment | Sep 2023 |
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ITICAT Application Form 2023
ITICAT application form 2023 is available on the official website from Apr 15, 2023. The last date to submit the application form has been extended to May 20, 2023. The application fee payment window for the registered candidates will be active till May 21, 2023.
ITICAT form 2023 correction window will be open from May 22 - 23, 2023. Candidates can edit or make corrections to their application forms on the official website through this facility. Candidates who successfully register for the exam will be notified when the admit card is released.
Steps to Apply for ITICAT 2023
Candidates must apply for ITICAT 2023 online as there is no offline mode to fill out the application form. Candidates must have a valid email ID, phone number, and important documents scanned in case they need to upload the documents. The candidates must fill out the application form and pay the application amount before the last date of registration. The steps to follow are as follows.
- Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the “Apply Online” button on the Dashboard.
- Step 2: Fill in the email address and phone number on the Registration page. They must be valid and in use as all communications will be done through it.
- Step 3: An Activation Code will be sent through an SMS which must be typed into the bar on the screen for confirmation and successful registration.
- Step 4: Click on the “Sign In” button.
- Step 5: Fill in all the personal information and click on “Save and Continue”.
- Step 6: Upload the Photographs and Signature and click on “Save and Continue”.
- Step 7: Upload scanned copies of the Educational Information and click on “Save and Continue”.
- Step 8: Preview the application form and make any changes if necessary.
- Step 9: Make payment for the registration form and submit the online form.
- Step 10: Download and print Part A and Part B of the online form after submission.
ITICAT Application Fee 2023
Candidates can pay ITICAT 2023 registration fee either through a challan or online mode. The last date to pay the application fee is May 21, 2023. Candidates paying through the challan must download the challan by clicking on the 'NEFT Challan Option'. Print the challan and make the payment.
Candidates making payments online mode must make payments through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | INR 750 |
| Disabled | INR 430 |
| Reserved | INR 100 |
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About ITICAT Exam
The Government of Bihar has established a Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board for conducting the Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test, ITICAT 2023. This exam is conducted for candidates who aspire to study Industrial Training at any institute in Bihar. ITICAT 2023 is an offline or traditional mode wherein candidates must answer 150 questions in three sections. The exam is conducted in Hindi and English. The following table gives a brief description of the highlights of ITICAT 2023.
| Exam Name | ITICAT /Bihar ITICAT |
| Full Form | Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Languages | Hindi and English |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Helpdesk |
0612-2220230/ 0612-2225387 |
ITICAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates wishing to appear for BCECEB ITICAT 2023 must go through the eligibility criteria. These criteria are drawn by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board so that the candidates enrolling themselves for the course have the necessary prior knowledge.
If a candidate registers or appears for the exam without satisfying the eligibility criteria, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam or will not get admission to any institute. Therefore, ITICAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 must be checked by the candidates before filling out the application form.
- Candidates must have Indian Citizenship.
- Candidates must be of age 14 years or above.
- Candidates must have passed standard 10 or any equivalent course from a recognized body.
- Candidates must have studied Mathematics and Science till Standard 10.
ITICAT Admit Card 2023
ITICAT Admit Card 2023 will be available on the official website from Jun 13, 2023. Candidates must log in to their credentials set by them to download the admit cards. If there are any discrepancies on the admit cards, candidates make selective corrections on the given dates. Bihar ITICAT Exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on Jun 18, 2023.
Candidates must download BCECEB ITICAT admit card by clicking on the 'Download Admit Card' from the dashboard. The admit card is an important document required at the exam hall. A candidate without an ITICAT Admit Card 2023 will not be allowed to write the exam.
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ITICAT Exam Pattern 2023
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board sets the exam pattern. As per ITICAT notification, this year's paper will be for 2 hours and 15 minutes wherein candidates must answer 150 MCQs. The question paper will be in Hindi or English, depending on the candidate's preference while filling out the application form. The question paper is for 300 marks.
The paper pattern gives candidates an idea of how to prepare and the weightage of marks. This is important for a candidate to go through before starting preparations, and must keep in mind the weightage of each section.
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Type of Questions | MCQ |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 15 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 2 Marks for Each Question No Negative Marking |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Number of Sections |
Mathematics |
ITICAT Syllabus 2023
According to ITICAT Syllabus 2023, the candidates must prepare for General Science, Mathematics, and General Knowledge. There are three sections, and each team has 50 questions, i.e., 50 questions in Mathematics, 50 in General Science, and 50 in General Knowledge sections. Candidates must answer them all, and each question carries two marks. Candidates need not worry about negative markings as there are no negative marks for answering a question wrong.
Candidates must focus on the syllabus of standard 10 and the NCERT books. Candidates must cover all the concepts mentioned in the NCERT books and everything studied in standard 10th.
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ITICAT Answer Key 2023
ITICAT Answer Key 2023 will be released on the official website, biharboardonline.com. Any objections to the answer key can be filed by the candidates on the announced dates. The answer keys for the rest of the examinations will also be released soon.
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ITICAT Results 2023
BCECEB ITICAT Results 2023 will be announced soon after the examination, online on the official website. Candidates will not be notified regarding the results through the email ID or phone number.
Candidates must log in to the portal using their login username and password and click on “Result” on the dashboard and download it. Candidates are advised to download the results for future reference. Candidates must print a copy of the results before going through the counselling process and carry it along with them.
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ITICAT Counselling 2023
ITICAT Counselling 2023 will commence after the results are declared as per the counselling schedule.
Documents Required for ITICAT Counselling 2023
Candidates must carry along with them the following documents in their original form. Candidates must also make a payment while submitting the original documents on ITICAT Counselling 2023 day. The important documents are as follows.
- 10th Standard Marks Sheet
- ITICAT Result
- Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate
- Admit Card of Entrance Exam
- Passport Size photographs
- Age Certificate
Candidates must carry all these documents without fail. If any other document is mentioned to be carried out for BCECEB ITICAT Counselling 2023 process must also be carried out.
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ITICAT Contact Details 2023
In case of questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.
Address
BCECE Board,
I.A.S. Association Building
Near Patna Airport,
Patna - 800014,
Bihar (India).
Contact Number: 0612-2220230, 0612-2225387
Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
FAQs
Can I make corrections to my ITICAT Application Form 2023?
Yes. Candidates can make corrections to their ITICAT application forms from May 22 - 23, 2023. All the corrections have to be done in the given correction window. Candidates cannot make any changes once the window is closed.
What is Bihar ITICAT exam?
BCECEB administers an entrance exam for ITIs at the State level. Bihar ITICAT 2023 will be used as the foundation for ITI admission for the 2023–24 academic year.
When will Bihar ITICAT application form 2023 release?
Bihar ITICAT application form 2023 has been released on the official website on Apr 15, 2023. The last date to apply for the exam has been extended to May 20, 2023.
Bihar ITICAT 2023 has any age limit?
Yes, candidate's minimum age must be 14 years as on Aug 1, 2023 to be eligible.
Is it necessary to pass the board exam with mathematics listed as a required subject in order to be eligible for the Bihar ITICAT 2023 application process?
Yes, passing a recognised State or Central board in the area of mathematics is required.
