Latest ITI Government Orders – Karnataka
1. Revised closing date for ITI admissions – 2026
Order/Notice date: 1 September 2026
DGT has issued a revised closing date for admission to Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) courses and for Instructor Mapping in all Government and Private ITIs for the 2026 session.
This is currently one of the latest ITI-related orders listed by DGT.
Who should know about it?
- Government ITIs
- Private ITIs
- ITI students
- ITI instructors
- Institute administrators
2. Dual System of Training – new approval
Date: 31 August 2026
An order has been issued regarding approval for starting training under the Dual System of Training, following the 34th meeting of the Standing Committee on Accreditation and Affiliation (SCAA).
The Dual System combines ITI classroom/workshop training with practical industry training, helping students gain workplace experience.
3. SCVT to NCVET conversion
Date: 31 August 2026
DGT has also published an order concerning affiliation of trades/units after conversion from SCVT to NCVET, under the 34th SCAA proceedings.
This is important for ITIs because NCVET is the national regulatory framework for vocational education and training.
4. New ITI Affiliation Portal
Effective from: 1 September 2026
DGT opened a new ITI Affiliation Portal for applications relating to:
- DST affiliation
- Self-surrender of trades/units
- Closure of institutes
The announcement was uploaded on 24 August 2026, with the portal becoming effective from 1 September 2026.
5. Karnataka private ITIs – de-affiliation order
DGT has also issued an order concerning the de-affiliation of 15 private ITIs in Karnataka, considered during the 29th SCAA meeting held on 8 May 2026. The order was uploaded on 23 June 2026.
