📅 Published: May 2026 |
Source: DGT Revised Circular 2.0 — MSDE-18011/08/CTS/CTS/Dec-21/2021-TTC REV 2.0 |
Official: dgt.gov.in
ITI NCVT CTS Mains Exam 2026 — Official DGT Schedule | Source: dgt.gov.in
🔴 Official DGT Circular — CTS Mains Exam 2026 Schedule Released
Directorate General of Training (DGT) has released the tentative schedule for CTS All India Trade Test (AITT) Mains Examination 2026. Revised Schedule 2.0: Practical Exam starts 6 July 2026. CBT starts 9 July 2026. Result on 10 August 2026. OJT/Project marks entry now included.
📅 Official Schedule 2026
ITI NCVT Exam Date 2026 —
CTS Mains Schedule | Practical, CBT, Hall Ticket & Result
Complete ITI NCVT CTS Mains Examination 2026 schedule — Practical Exam, CBT Exam, Hall Ticket download dates, Fee submission, Result date. All sessions covered. Official DGT circular.
📋 Practical: 6 Jul — 10 Jul
💻 CBT: 9 Jul — 3 Aug
📄 Result: 10 Aug 2026
🏛️ Official DGT
📋 Official Circular Reference
File No.: MSDE-18011/08/CTS/CTS/Dec-21/2021-TTC
Issued by: Director (Exam), DGT Revised 2.0
Ministry: Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Exam: CTS AITT Mains 2026
Issued to: All States/UTs, RDSDE, NSTIs
Exam Agency: M/s DEXIT Global Limited
📌 Key Dates at a Glance — ITI Exam 2026
18 Jun 2026
Fee Submission Last Date
CBT Exam Fee deadline
23 Jun 2026
Practical Hall Ticket
Download starts
6 Jul — 10 Jul
Practical Exam
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
3 Jul 2026
CBT Hall Ticket
Download starts
9 Jul — 3 Aug
CBT Exam
Computer Based Test
10 Aug 2026
Result Published
NCVT MIS / SIDH Portal
📚 Sessions Covered — CTS Mains 2026
1
Session 2024-26 — 2nd Year of Two-Year Trades
Final year students of 2-year trades (Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Turner, MMV, Machinist etc.) admitted in 2024. Practical Exam: 2–3 July 2026.
2
Session 2025-27 — 1st Year of Two-Year Trades
First year students of 2-year trades admitted in 2025. Practical Exam: 6 July – 8 July 2026. Result shows "Promoted with Back" if failed (new 2025 rule).
3
Session 2025-26 — One-Year & Six-Month Courses (Batch II)
Students of 1-year trades (COPA, Electrician 1yr, Plumber etc.) and 6-month courses admitted in 2025. Practical Exam: 6 July – 8 July 2026.
📋 Complete CTS Mains 2026 Schedule — All Activities
| No. | Activity | Start Date | End Date | Action By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📝 TRAINEE ELIGIBILITY & EXAM FEES ACTIVITY SCHEDULE | ||||
| 1 | Formative Assessment Marks Upload | 20 May 2026 | 18 Jun 2026 | ITI |
| 2 | Attendance Upload | 20 May 2026 | 18 Jun 2026 | ITI |
| 3 | Practical Exam Fee Status Update | 20 May 2026 | 20 Jun 2026 | ITI |
| 4 | CBT Exam Fee Submission | 20 May 2026 | 18 Jun 2026 | ITI / Trainee |
| 🔧 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION & OJT/PROJECT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE | ||||
| 5 | Practical Exam Center Mapping | 20 May 2026 | 22 Jun 2026 | State |
| 6 | Practical Examiner Mapping & Approval | 20 May 2026 | 02 Aug 2026 | Nodal ITI |
| 7 | Practical Hall Ticket Download | 23 Jun 2026 | 10 Jul 2026 | Trainee / ITI |
| 8 | Practical Examinations — 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM | 06 Jul 2026 | 10 Jul 2026 | State |
| 9 | Practical Exam Mark Entry by Examiners | 06 Jul 2026 | 14 Jul 2026 | Examiner |
| 10 | Practical Exam Mark Approval by Nodal ITI | 06 Jul 2026 | 02 Aug 2026 | Nodal ITI |
| 11 | Practical Exam Mark Approval by State | 06 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | State |
| 12 | OJT / Project Marks Entry New in Rev 2.0 | 06 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | ITI |
| 💻 CBT EXAMINATION ACTIVITY SCHEDULE | ||||
| 13 | CBT Exam Center Mapping | 19 Jun 2026 | 01 Jul 2026 | State & Exam Agency |
| 14 | CBT Hall Ticket Download | 03 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | Trainee / ITI |
| 15 | CBT Examinations | 09 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | DGT |
| 15 | Result Publication | 10 Aug 2026 | — | DGT |
| 16 | Examination Grievance Registration | 17 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | Trainees |
🔧 Practical Exam Day-wise Schedule — Annexure A
📅 6–8 Jul 2026 (Mon–Wed) — GROUP I
- ? 1st Year trainees of 2-year trades (2025 session)
- ? 6-month course trainees (2025 Batch II)
- ? 1-year course trainees (2025 session)
- ? Time: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📅 9–10 Jul 2026 (Thu–Fri) — GROUP II
- ? 2nd Year trainees of 2-year trades (2024 session)
- ? Time: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
- Trades: Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Turner, MMV, Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel, Draughtsman Civil, Mechanic RAC and all other 2-year trades
⚠️ Important — OJT/Project Work Eligibility Condition
Trainees must complete 1200 mandatory learning hours + 150 hours OJT/Project Work before 16 June 2026 (last date of training session) to be eligible for the exam. Only after this can fee payment and eligibility be created. As per DGT circular dated 29 April 2026, OJT grades will appear on your new e-Marksheet.
🎟️ How to Download ITI Hall Ticket 2026
📌 Practical Hall Ticket — Available 23 June 2026 onwards
Download your ITI Practical Exam Hall Ticket from: ncvtmis.gov.in or dgt.skillindiadigital.gov.in (SIDH Portal). Hall Ticket available 23 June to 10 July 2026. Login with your registration details ? Download Hall Ticket ? Print and carry to exam center with valid photo ID.
📌 CBT Hall Ticket — Available 3 July 2026 onwards
Download your ITI CBT (Computer Based Test) Hall Ticket from the same portals from 3 July 2026. CBT exam center will be mentioned on the hall ticket. Carry hall ticket + valid photo ID.
💡 Where to download ITI NCVT Result 2026?
Result will be published on 10 August 2026 on SIDH Portal (dgt.skillindiadigital.gov.in) and NCVT MIS (ncvtmis.gov.in). Download your marksheet and certificate from these portals. See our marksheet download guide.
🔗 Related Resources
? Frequently Asked Questions
When is ITI NCVT exam 2026 — Practical and CBT dates?
ITI NCVT CTS Mains 2026: Practical Exam — 6 July to 10 July 2026 (Revised 2.0) (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Lunch 1–1:30 PM). CBT Exam — 9 July to 3 August 2026. Result — 10 August 2026 on SIDH Portal and NCVT MIS.
When to download ITI hall ticket 2026?
Practical Hall Ticket: Download from 23 June to 10 July 2026 from ncvtmis.gov.in or SIDH portal. CBT Hall Ticket: Download from 3 July to 3 August 2026 from same portals. Carry printed hall ticket + valid photo ID to exam center.
What is the last date for ITI exam fee 2026?
CBT Exam Fee submission last date: 18 June 2026. Practical Exam Fee Status Update last date: 20 June 2026. All fee activities start from 20 May 2026. All done by ITI on SIDH portal.
Which sessions are covered in CTS Mains 2026?
Three sessions: (1) 2024-26 — 2nd year of two-year trades. (2) 2025-27 — 1st year of two-year trades. (3) 2025-26 — one-year and six-month courses (Batch II). Both regular and private trainees included.
What is the OJT requirement for ITI exam eligibility 2026?
Trainees must complete 1200 mandatory training hours + 150 hours OJT/Project Work before 16 June 2026. After completion, ITI can create eligibility and submit fee even before last date of training session. OJT completion is mandatory as per DGT 2025 guidelines.
When is ITI NCVT result 2026 and how to check?
ITI NCVT CTS Mains Result 2026 will be published on 10 August 2026 by DGT. Check and download from SIDH Portal (dgt.skillindiadigital.gov.in) or NCVT MIS (ncvtmis.gov.in). Grievance registration window: 17 to 31 August 2026.
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⚠️ Disclaimer — Tentative Schedule
This schedule is based on the official DGT circular File No. MSDE-18011/08/CTS/CTS/Dec-21/2021-TTC. This is a tentative schedule — DGT may modify dates. Always verify latest updates from dgt.gov.in, ncvtmis.gov.in and dgt.skillindiadigital.gov.in. ITI Skill Info is not affiliated with DGT or NCVT.
