Missed the first cut-off? You got a breather. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has pushed the last date to register for Bihar ITI CAT 2025 to May 17, 2025. Fee payment is open until May 18. A short correction window will follow, admit cards arrive in early June, and the exam will run mid-June. The board has not stated a reason for the extension, but the move gives late applicants a fair shot and more time to fix errors.
The Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITI CAT) filters candidates for ITI seats across Bihar. The test checks basic readiness for hands-on technical training. If you are eligible and aiming for entry into trade courses, this timeline matters—especially if you still need documents or your internet access is patchy.
New deadlines and exam schedule
Here’s the updated schedule you need to track closely. Do not wait for the last day—payment and uploads often fail when servers get busy.
- Last date to register online: May 17, 2025
- Last date to pay the application fee: May 18, 2025
- Application correction window: May 19–May 20, 2025
- Admit card release: June 5, 2025
- Exam date: June 15, 2025
The correction window is short—just two days. Use it to fix personal details, update academic info, and re-upload documents if they were unclear or in the wrong format. Changes after May 20 are unlikely, so review your form now rather than rushing later.
When admit cards go live on June 5, download and check every detail: your name, photo, exam date, reporting time, and test center address. If anything looks off, report it to the board quickly. On exam day, reach the center early and carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID. Small things like a working pen and knowing your seat number ahead of time can save stress.
Eligibility, syllabus, and how to apply
Check your eligibility before you apply. Your form can get rejected if you miss any basic rule.
Age rules:
- Minimum age: 14 years as on August 1, 2025
- For Mechanic Motor Vehicle and Mechanic Tractor trades: minimum age 17 years
Educational qualification:
- Passed Class 10 (or equivalent) with Mathematics and Science from a recognized board or university
Residential criteria (any one of these typically applies):
- Permanent resident of Bihar
- Refugee registered in Bihar
- Ward of a Bihar government employee
- Ward of Government of India or United Nations personnel posted in Bihar
What the exam tests: Mathematics, General Science, and General Knowledge. The questions focus on school-level basics. Your best bet is to brush up on Class 10 concepts, revise formulae, and keep up with general awareness.
How to apply online:
- Go to the BCECEB’s official website and find the “Online Application Portal for ITICAT-2025.”
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. Keep the login credentials safe.
- Fill in personal, academic, and address details carefully. Spellings must match your documents.
- Upload required documents in the stated format—recent passport photo, signature, and certificates as applicable.
- Pay the application fee within the portal and confirm the status shows “paid.”
- Download and save the confirmation page and your application number. Print a copy for future use.
Documents you’ll likely need while applying and later for verification:
- Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
- Birth date proof (often your Class 10 certificate)
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- Residence certificate from a competent authority (if required)
- Category, EWS, or disability certificates, if claiming those benefits
Practical exam-day tips:
- Visit or locate your exam center a day earlier if possible.
- Reach at least an hour before reporting time to clear frisking and room entry.
- Carry your printed admit card, a valid photo ID, and two pens (blue/black).
- Avoid gadgets, notes, and metal items—centers often have strict checks.
What this extension means for you: more time to gather documents, fix image uploads, and double-check details. If you already applied, use the correction window to clean up any mistake, no matter how small. If you haven’t, finish the form and payment well before the new cut-off. Server traffic spikes on the last day, and a failed payment can push you past the deadline.
After the test, the board will move to admit cards verification at centers, result processing, and then admissions. Keep your phone number and email active, because that’s where updates and alerts usually land. And keep every receipt and printout safe—you’ll need them during counseling and reporting.
about author Finnegan McArthur
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