A Unit Of National Center For Development Of Technical Education
Affiliated by WBSCVT and NCVT
A Unit Of National Center For Development Of Technical Education
Affiliated by WBSCVT and NCVT
To
The Principal Secretaries of all the States/UTs
(Dealing with Craftsmen Training Scheme).
Ref: # DGT-MIS011/1/2025-O/o DIR (TC) [71015] dated 08.04.2025 (copy enclosed).
Subject: Extension of closing date of admission and revised API schedule for Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Session – 2025 – regarding.
Sir/Madam,
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) in Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship coordinates national vocational training programs in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The DGT sets standards and conducts trade testing, while the day-to-day administration of ITIs is managed by State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.
2. Accordingly, the DGT releases a Training Calendar for each session. As per the current CTS admission process in all government and private ITIs as per the given schedule. As per the timelines mentioned in admission Calendar 2025 session, the cut-off date for admission in all government and private ITIs across the country would be 30th August 2025.
3. The Directorate has received numerous requests from State/UT directorates, ITI associations, and ITIs to extend the closing date for admissions for the session due to low admission percentages caused by natural calamities such as floods and landslides affecting many states.
4. After careful consideration, the Directorate General has decided to grant a one-time extension to the closing date for CTS admissions in all government and private ITIs nationwide. The new extended closing date is as follows:
| Activity | Revised Dates | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
|
Closing date of admission in all government and private ITIs across the country. (With the condition that, State/ITI should ensure extra classes during holidays/Sundays to cover up syllabus for the trainees admitted during this extension period) |
30.09.2025 (Modified) [All types of admissions including walk-in admissions also to be completed on or before this date] |
Respective State/UT directorate/NSITI |
| Start date of academic session (starting date of training). | 01.09.2025 (No Change) | Respective State/UT directorate/NSITI |
| End date of the academic session (closing date of training). | 16.06.2026 (No Change) | Respective State/UT directorate/NSITI |
(Signature)
Authorized Signatory
Directorate General of Training