Government of West Bengal · Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department

Basanti Government Industrial Training Institute Affiliated to NCVT, Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Est. 2016 MIS Code: GR19000146 Admission 2026–27

Trades Offered

Courses under the Craftsman Training Scheme of the Directorate General of Training.

Craftsman Training Scheme

Nine trades, one national certificate

Every course below follows the syllabus notified by the DGT and leads to the National Trade Certificate awarded by NCVT on passing the All India Trade Test.

Electrician

2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 1 unit (24 seats)

Installation, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical machines, wiring systems, switchgear and control panels used in industry and buildings.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent

Fitter

2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 1 unit (24 seats)

Precision fitting, assembly, alignment and maintenance of mechanical components, machines and pipelines in engineering industry.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent

Electronics Mechanic

2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 1 unit (24 seats)

Assembly, testing, servicing and repair of electronic circuits, consumer electronics, instrumentation and communication equipment.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent

Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV)

2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 1 unit (24 seats)

Diagnosis, servicing, overhauling and repair of light and heavy motor vehicles, including modern engine management systems.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician

2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 1 unit (24 seats)

Installation, charging, servicing and repair of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent

Surveyor

2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 1 unit (24 seats)

Land and construction surveying, levelling, contouring and preparation of maps and site plans using modern instruments.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent

Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

1 Year (2 semesters) NSQF Level 4 1 unit (24 seats)

Computer operation, office automation, database handling, web basics and programming fundamentals for office and IT support roles.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system, or its equivalent

Welder

1 Year (2 semesters) NSQF Level 4 1 unit (20 seats)

Manual and semi-automatic welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to industrial quality and safety standards.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system, or its equivalent

Dress Making

1 Year (2 semesters) NSQF Level 4 1 unit (20 seats)

Pattern making, cutting, stitching and finishing of garments for women, men and children, with an emphasis on self-employment.

Eligibility: Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system, or its equivalent

Summary

Trades, duration and seats at a glance

Sanctioned seat figures must be confirmed against the institute’s current affiliation order before publication.

Trades offered with duration, NSQF level, entry qualification and sanctioned seats
# Trade Duration NSQF level Minimum qualification Seats
1 Electrician 2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
2 Fitter 2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
3 Electronics Mechanic 2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
4 Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) 2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
5 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician 2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
6 Surveyor 2 Years (4 semesters) NSQF Level 5 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
7 Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) 1 Year (2 semesters) NSQF Level 4 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system, or its equivalent 1 unit (24 seats)
8 Welder 1 Year (2 semesters) NSQF Level 4 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system, or its equivalent 1 unit (20 seats)
9 Dress Making 1 Year (2 semesters) NSQF Level 4 Passed Class X (10th) under the 10+2 system, or its equivalent 1 unit (20 seats)

How the training year is organised

Each CTS course combines Trade Practical (the largest share of contact hours), Trade Theory, Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills. Two-year trades are examined at the end of each year; the National Trade Certificate is awarded on passing the All India Trade Test conducted by NCVT.

Ready to apply?

Admission to all CTS trades is made through the state’s centralised online ITI admission portal.