Bihar ITI CAT 2026: Registration for the Bihar ITI Entrance Exam Begins; Apply by April 14; Exam on May 17..

BCECEB ITI CAT 2026 Registration: The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has commenced the online application process for the Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITI CAT 2026) starting on March 16, 2026. Candidates aspiring to secure admission in various trades at government and private ITI institutions across the state will be able to apply through the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

According to the schedule released by the Board, candidates will be able to complete their online registration until April 14, 2026. Furthermore, the deadline for the submission of the application fee has been set for April 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Once the application process is complete, candidates will also have the opportunity to make corrections to their application forms.

This entrance examination is conducted to facilitate admissions into technical and vocational trades at various Industrial Training Institutes within Bihar. Based on the results of this examination, eligible candidates are invited to participate in a counseling process, following which seat allotment is carried out.

Note Down Important Dates

The Board has released the following schedule for candidates appearing for the ITI CAT 2026 examination:

ITI CAT Examination Date | May 17, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well in advance—without waiting for the final deadline—to avoid any potential technical glitches.

Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the ITI CAT 2026 examination, candidates must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Board.

The candidate must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board. Students appearing for the Matriculation examination in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 14 years as of December 31, 2026. However, the age limit may be higher for certain trades.

About the Examination
ITICAT is a state-level entrance examination through which admission is granted to various technical and vocational courses at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Bihar. The examination typically consists of objective-type questions covering Mathematics, General Science, and General Knowledge.

Once the examination results are declared, successful candidates will be called for a counseling process, based on which seats will be allotted to them in various ITI trades.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online by following the steps given below:

First, visit the official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Click on the "ITICAT 2026 Online Application" link located on the homepage.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Pay the application fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
After submitting the form, download the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the Board's official website for updates regarding admit cards, examination instructions, answer keys, and results.

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