Overview
The Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Haryana, has cancelled the fourth merit list for Haryana ITI Admission 2026 and moved the admission process to open counselling from August 17, 2026. The process covers admission to government and private Industrial Training Institutes across Haryana, while the total number of available seats will vary by institute, trade and category.
Candidates who were awaiting the fourth allotment should not rely on the cancelled list. They must check the admission portal for live vacancy details, counselling instructions and institute-level reporting requirements.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Haryana |
| Post Name | Haryana ITI Trade Admission 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; seats are available institute-wise and trade-wise |
| Application Mode | Online registration and open counselling |
| Official Website | admissions.itiharyana.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the detailed admission schedule |
| Last Date | TBA; candidates should check the live portal |
| Exam Date | Not applicable; admission is merit-based |
| Result Date | Fourth merit list cancelled |
| Open Counselling Start | August 17, 2026 |
Candidates should note that counselling dates may include separate deadlines for choice submission, institute reporting, document verification and fee payment. The latest schedule displayed on the official admission portal will apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 8 or Class 10, depending on the eligibility requirement of the selected ITI trade.
- Mathematics and Science may be compulsory for certain engineering trades.
- The qualifying examination must have been passed from a recognised school education board or institution.
- Candidates must satisfy the trade-wise subject, marks and domicile conditions listed in the Haryana ITI prospectus.
- Applicants awaiting admission through open counselling should keep their original marksheets and certificates ready for verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 14 years for ITI admission.
- The relevant cut-off date will be the date prescribed in the official prospectus.
- Any trade-specific age requirement will apply separately.
- Candidates should verify upper-age and category-related provisions from the current admission guidelines before participating.
Fees
- Registration and counselling fees, if applicable, must be paid through the mode available on the admission portal.
- Admission fees may differ for government and private ITIs.
- Category-based concessions will be governed by Haryana government rules.
- Candidates should not make payments through unofficial links or to unauthorised persons.
Selection Process
- Merit Preparation: Candidates are considered on the basis of marks obtained in the relevant Class 8 or Class 10 qualifying examination. No separate entrance examination is indicated.
- Open Counselling and Seat Allotment: Available seats are offered based on merit, category, trade preference and institute-wise vacancy. The cancelled fourth merit list will not be treated as a valid allotment.
- Document Verification and Admission: Selected candidates must report as instructed, produce original documents and pay the prescribed admission fee within the deadline to confirm their seat.
Applicants should understand that participation in counselling does not guarantee admission. Seat confirmation depends on eligibility, document verification and vacancy availability at the chosen institute.
How to Apply
- Visit the Haryana ITI admission portal at admissions.itiharyana.gov.in.
- Open the Haryana ITI Admission 2026 section and read the notice regarding cancellation of the fourth merit list and commencement of open counselling.
- Log in using the registered mobile number, application number or other credentials requested on the portal.
- Review the candidate profile carefully. Ensure that the applicant’s name, date of birth, category, qualifying marks and contact details are correct.
- Check the institute-wise and trade-wise vacancy list available for open counselling.
- Submit or revise trade and institute preferences if the counselling window permits. Candidates who did not register earlier should first confirm whether fresh registration is allowed during this round.
- Download the counselling acknowledgement, application form or allotment document after completing the required online steps.
- Report to the allotted or selected ITI within the prescribed period with original educational certificates, identity proof, photographs, category certificate, Haryana residence certificate and other applicable documents.
- Complete document verification and pay the admission fee before the deadline. Failure to report or pay the fee may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
- Retain printed copies of the application, payment receipt and confirmed admission record for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the Haryana ITI fourth merit list been released?
No. The fourth merit list has been cancelled, and candidates must follow the open counselling process instead.
2. When did Haryana ITI open counselling begin?
Open counselling for Haryana ITI Admission 2026 began on August 17, 2026.
3. Is there an entrance examination for Haryana ITI admission?
No separate entrance examination is indicated. Admission is generally based on qualifying-examination merit, seat availabi
