“Bihar ITI counselling” is the admission to Industrial Training Institutes in Bihar, which is held by BCECEB on ITICAT exam ranks.
Background Context
About BCECEB
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) regulates entrance tests—such as ITICAT—and conducts admission counselling for vocational and diploma courses in Bihar
What Is ITICAT? Purpose & Importance
ITICAT (Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test) is Bihar’s state level exam for ITI courses in government and private colleges. ITICAT 2025 was conducted offline on June 15, and will be the basis for merit based seat allocation
Latest News on Bihar ITI Counselling
ITICAT Result Announcement
The ITICAT 2025 rank card and result were officially announced on July 2, 2025 by BCECEB. Rank cards can be downloaded by the candidates from the official website
Round 1 Seat Allotment Released
The seat allotment result of the first round was announced on 31st July 2025, available through BCECEB’s website. The candidates who have been allotted can download their allotment orders between July 31 to August 6, 2025, and document verification/reporting between August 3 to 6, 2025
Upgradation Window & Round 2 Schedule
Aspirants who wish for improved seats may avail themselves of the upgradation opportunity from July 31 to August 6. The result of Round 2 allotment is on August 14, 2025, with verification on August 17–19. Mop up counselling is planned from September–October 2025
Step by Step Counselling Process
Registration & Choice Filling
Prosperous candidates registered and filled institute/course options between July 18 and July 24 through BCECEB’s ITICAT counselling
Key Dates for Registration
Choice filling window & Registration: July 18–24, 2025
Locking of the form: July 24, 2025 Seat Allotment & Acceptance
Provisional allotments are released online. Candidates have to either accept or go for upgradation after paying seat acceptance charges online and locking in their seats within the given window
Document Verification & Admission
Online document upload and verification is conducted between August 3–6 for Round 1 and August 17–19 for Round 2. On successful verification, the candidates are issued a provisional allotment letter, which has to be produced at the reporting centre
Fees and Eligibility Criteria
Counselling Fee Structure
General / OBC / EBC: ₹ 750
SC / ST: ₹ 100
PwD: ₹ 430
Eligibility & Documents Required
Only candidates with valid ITICAT rank are eligible. For verification, the following are the most important documents:
ITICAT rank card & admit card
Class 10 admit card & marksheet
Domicile certificate
SC/ST/PwD certificate (if applicable)
School leaving certificate & migration certificate
Passport size photo and medical certificate
What’s Next After Counselling?
Reporting to Institute
The candidates need to report to the ITI allotted before the given deadline with the allotment order and the originals of the documents uploaded.
Mop Up Counselling Round
Unfilled seats after two rounds are done through mop up counselling in September–October 2025, subject to willingness and remaining merit list
Aspirant Tips
How to Strategically Choose & Lock Options
Fill preferred trades & ITIs based on your rank and released seat matrix (updated approx. July 15, 2025) to increase chances of good allocation
Making Document Upload Easy
Scan all documents legibly in suggested size & format. Post all within the verification period to help prevent cancellations.
Conclusion
Bihar ITI Counselling 2025 is currently in full swing, with ITICAT results announced on July 2 and Round 1 seat allotment on July 31. Rounds extend until mid August, followed by a mop up round in autumn. Remain vigilant to key dates, fill up registration meticulously, upload papers within due time, and refer to official resources for each step. Awareness and readiness will lead to an easy journey into Bihar’s vocational courses.
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