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The last date to fill out the ITICAT 2025 application form has been extended till May 24, 2025. Candidates can visit the official website to fill out the ITICAT application form 2025 using their name, email address, date of birth and phone number. However, candidates are advised to go through the detailed ITICAT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Those who have passed their 10th standard from a recognised board can apply for the ITICAT 2025 exam.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the revised exam schedule on the official website. As per the latest notification, the ITICAT exam date 2025 is Jun 15, 2025. Candidates willing to appear for the ITICAT exam #yer must prepare well using the ITICAT previous years' question papers to ensure that they secure high marks in the exam.
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 ITICAT 2025 exam is conducted in offline mode. The duration of the courses varies from 1 to 2 years, depending on what candidates choose as their discipline. Candidates willing to appear for the test can access the direct application link, check the application steps and know about the detailed ITICAT 2025 exam schedule from this page.
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 2025. This exam is conducted for candidates who aspire to study Industrial Training at any institute in Bihar. ITICAT 2025 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 2025.
| 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 |
0612-2220250/ 0612-2225387 |
ITICAT Exam Date 2025
The revised ITICAT exam dates 2025 have been posted by the conducting body on the official website. BCECEB will now conduct ITICAT 2025 on Jun 15, 2025. The last date to register for the exam has been extended to May 24, 2025, and the online application fee payment window will be active till May 18, 2025.
Candidates interested in appearing for ITICAT 2025 must visit the official website to get a notice regarding the important dates. Candidates must fill out the application form by the last date. According to the ITICAT notification, the critical dates related to the exam and other admission processes are given below.
| Events | Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| Upcoming Events | |
| Last Date to Submit Application |
Apr 17, 2025 May 24, 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Online Payment |
Apr 18, 2025 May 25, 2025 (Extended) |
| Application Correction Window |
Apr 20 - Apr 22, 2025 May 26 to May 27, 2025 (Revised) |
| Availability of Admit Card |
May 6, 2025 Jun 07, 2025 (Revised) |
| Exam Date |
May 17, 2025 Jun 15, 2025 (Revised) |
| Declaration of Result | Jun 2025 |
| Counselling & Seat Allotment | Jul 2025 |
| Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Jul 2025 |
| Document Verification of Round 1 Seat Allotment | Jul 2025 |
| Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Jul 2025 |
| Document Verification of Round 2 Seat Allotment | Jul 2025 |
| Past Events | |
| Application Starts From | Mar 6, 2025 (Official) |
ITICAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates wishing to appear for BCECEB ITICAT 2025 must go through the eligibility criteria. These criteria are drawn by the 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 2025 must be checked by the candidates before filling out the application form.
- Candidates must have Indian Citizenship.
- Candidates must be 14 years of age or above.
- Candidates must have passed standard 10 or any equivalent course from a recognised body.
- Candidates must have studied Mathematics and Science till Standard 10.
ITICAT Application Form 2025
The last date to fill out the ITICAT application form 2025 has been extended till May 24, 2025. The registration window was made available on the official website from Mar 6, 2025. The application fee payment window for the registered candidates will be active till May 25, 2025.
The ITICAT form 2025 correction window will be open from May 26 to May 27, 2025. 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 2025
Candidates must apply for ITICAT 2025 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 fee 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 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 2025
Candidates can pay ITICAT 2025 registration fee either through a challan or in online mode. The last date to pay the application fee has been extended till May 24, 2025. 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 |
ITICAT Admit Card 2025
ITICAT Admit Card 2025 will be available on the official website from Jun 07, 2025. 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 can make selective corrections on the given dates. Bihar ITICAT Exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on Jun 15, 2025.
Candidates must download the 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 2025 will not be allowed to write the exam.
ITICAT Exam Pattern 2025
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 ITICAT 2025 Exam 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 2025
According to ITICAT Syllabus 2025, 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 the 10th standard.
ITICAT Answer Key 2025
ITICAT Answer Key 2025 will be released on the official website, biharboardonline.com in June 2025. Any objections to the answer key can be filed by the candidates on the announced dates. Students can download the ITICAT 2025 answer keys by visiting the official website and entering the valid registration number and password.
ITICAT Results 2025
BCECEB ITICAT Results 2025 will be announced in June 2025, on the official website. Candidates will not be notified regarding the ITICAT 2025 result through their email ID or phone number.
Candidates must log in to the portal using their login username and password 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.
ITICAT Counselling 2025
ITICAT Counselling 2025 Round 1 Registration will start in Aug, 2025. Listed below are the ITICAT 2025 counselling details:
Documents Required for ITICAT Counselling 2025
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 2025 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 2025 process must also be carried out.
ITICAT Contact Details 2025
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: 0612-2220250, 0612-2225387
Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
FAQs on ITICAT
Q: When will the ITICAT seat allotment be released?
The ITICAT 2025 seat allotment results will be released in Jul 2025. The Authorities has not released the counselling schedule yet. Candidates who qualify for ITICAT 2025 exam can participate in the counselling process. ITICAT counselling 2025 is conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.
Q: What is Bihar ITICAT exam?
BCECEB administers an entrance exam for ITIs at the State level. Bihar ITICAT 2025 will be used as the foundation for ITI admission for the 2025–26 academic year. The Government of Bihar has established a Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board for conducting the Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test, ITICAT 2025. This exam is conducted for candidates who aspire to study Industrial Training at any institute in Bihar.
Q: When is the last date to submit the document for verification for ITICAT Counselling 2025?
The ITICAT 2025 document verification will take place in Jul 2025. The Authorities has not released the counselling schedule yet. Candidates who qualify for ITICAT 2025 exam can participate in the counselling process. ITICAT counselling 2025 is conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.
Q: Bihar ITICAT 2025 have any age limit?
Yes, the candidate's minimum age must be 14 years as of Aug 1, 2025, to be eligible. For most courses offered under the ITICAT, a candidate must be of at least 14 years of age (as of Aug 2025) to apply for ITICAT 2025. A candidate must be of at least 17 years of age if he/she is applying for the program of Mechanic Tractor/ Mechanic motor vehicle.
Q: Is it necessary to pass the board exam with mathematics listed as a required subject in order to be eligible for the Bihar ITICAT 2025 application process?
Yes, passing a recognised State or Central board in the area of mathematics is required. Students must have physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects in their 10th standard or SSC level.
Q: Can I make corrections to my ITICAT Application Form 2025?
Yes. Candidates can make corrections to their ITICAT application forms from Apr 20 - 22, 2025. All the corrections have to be done in the given correction window. Candidates cannot make any changes once the window is closed.
Q: When will the Bihar ITICAT application form 2025 released?
Bihar ITICAT application form 2025 was released on the official website on March 6, 2025. The last date to register for the exam has been extended to Apr 17, 2025, and the online application fee payment window will be active till Apr 18, 2025, for the registered candidates. ITICAT 2025 admit cards will be released on the official website on May 6, 2025.
