Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS)
Why in News?
The Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) is recently in the news as the Directorate General of Training (DGT) has officially opened the application process for the 2026-27 academic session.
Overview and Objective
- Mandatory Requirement: The NCVET has mandated that all trainers in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) must be CITS-certified.
- Certification: Graduates are awarded the National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC).
- Scope: Training is offered across 42 trades (29 Engineering and 13 Non-Engineering) at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) and Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToTs).
Important Dates for 2026
- Online Registration: April 18, 2026 – May 10, 2026.
- Hall Ticket Download: May 21, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
- Mock Examination: May 21, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (Available on the official admission portal).
- AICET Exam Day: May 31, 2026.
- Result Publication: June 10, 2026.
- Online Counselling: Starting from June 15, 2026.
AICET Examination Pattern (2-Hour Duration)
- 75% Trade Syllabus: Objective questions based on the CTS syllabus for the specific trade applied for.
- 25% Aptitude: Objective questions covering Logical Reasoning, Numeric Ability, and General Aptitude.
Fees & Logistics
- Registration Portal: Applications are accepted exclusively at nimionlineadmission.in.
- Counselling Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹500 is required for all candidates participating in the seat allocation process.
- Session Start: The new academic session is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2026.
Career Opportunities for CITS Graduates
- ITI Instructor: Eligibility for recruitment as a Vocational Instructor in Govt/Private ITIs.
- Skill Training: Certified to deliver short-term training under various government schemes (e.g., PMKVY).
- Industrial Coordinator: Facilitating in-house skill development programs in the corporate sector.
- Global Market: Competency to work in international vocational training centers.
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