The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has officially initiated the counselling process for ITICAT 2025 (Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test). This process is an important step for candidates who have qualified in the entrance exam and now wish to secure admission to government and private ITI institutes across Bihar.

The counselling phase includes online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. If you are one of the successful candidates, this article will walk you through each phase of the process with clear steps, ensuring you don’t miss any important detail.

✍️ What is ITICAT Counselling?

After the ITICAT written exam results are declared, candidates who have passed become eligible for online counselling. Counselling is a process through which you can:

• Register for admission to ITI trades

• Choose your preferred colleges/institutes and courses

• Participate in seat allotment rounds

• Secure your seat by document verification and reporting to the institute

It is a completely online process (in initial phases), so it’s important to understand each step and deadline.

Application Dates:

Application Fee :

Age Limit:

Note: Age Relaxation as per rules

Admission Details

Bihar ITI Admission 2025 Required Documents

📅 Key Dates for Bihar ITICAT Counselling 2025

While exact dates are announced by BCECEB on their official site, here’s the general flow you can expect:

• Start of Online Counselling Registration: July 2025 (Exact date to be notified)

• Choice Filling Window Opens: A few days after registration

• 1st Round Seat Allotment Result: Expected within 1 week after choice filling closes

• Document Verification & Admission: After allotment, candidates must report to the allotted ITI

Stay updated by visiting the official BCECEB website regularly.

✅ Who Can Participate in Counselling?

Only those candidates who have:

• Appeared for ITICAT 2025

• Secured a place in the merit list

• Possess all required documents (educational, caste, income certificate, etc.)

If your name is in the merit list, you're eligible to register for counselling.

📌 Step-by-Step Guide to Bihar ITICAT 2025 Counselling

Here’s a complete stepwise process for the counselling and choice filling:

Step 1: Visit Official BCECEB Website

Go to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Make sure you are on the official site.

Step 2: Click on “Online Counselling for ITICAT 2025”

On the homepage, you’ll find a link titled “Online Counselling Portal – ITICAT 2025.” Click to proceed.

Step 3: Register Yourself

Enter your Roll Number, Date of Birth, and other details to create your profile. Set a strong password and save your login credentials.

Step 4: Fill Counselling Application Form

Provide your personal, educational, and contact details carefully. Make sure your documents match the information you enter.

Step 5: Choice Filling

This is the most important step.

• You’ll be shown a list of all available government and private ITIs in Bihar

• Select your preferred institutes and courses/trades in order of priority

• You can choose multiple options — rank them carefully as seat allotment depends on availability and merit

Step 6: Lock Your Choices

After reviewing your choices, lock them before the deadline. If you don’t lock, the system may not consider your preferences.

Step 7: Seat Allotment

Once the choice filling phase ends, BCECEB will conduct the first round of seat allotment. You can check your allotment result by logging into the counselling portal.

Step 8: Download Allotment Letter

If you are allotted a seat, download the Provisional Allotment Letter and note the instructions for document verification.

Step 9: Report for Document Verification

Visit the allotted ITI or verification center with your original documents. Some key documents include:

• ITICAT 2025 Admit Card

• ITICAT 2025 Rank Card

• Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Income Certificate (for EWS/OBC)

• Domicile Certificate

• Passport-size Photos

• Allotment Letter

Step 10: Final Admission

Once your documents are verified successfully, your admission will be confirmed. You must then complete institute-level formalities like fee payment and joining.

💡 Tips to Remember During Counselling

• Double-check your filled details before submitting the form

• Keep a digital and printed copy of every document and receipt

• Always lock your choices; don’t leave the form incomplete

• Prioritize government ITIs if you want lower fees and better training quality

• Track all deadlines through official announcements