Despite the increase in the intake capacity of number of applicants, admissions to Industrial Training Institutes seem likely to overboard the capacity. In the past two years, the number of candidates applying for skill development courses has seen a spike of 14.64 per cent, and enrollment figures have improved by 8.02 per cent. However, compared to the increase in demand for these courses, the intake capacity has been increased by only 5.9 per cent.
The online admission process was signalled open by the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET) on June 19. Aspirants of vocational courses can apply to the 1.33 lakh seats in the ITI across state.
“Some courses are for two years. In such courses, we increase batch sizes every alternate year,” said Yogesh Patil, deputy director of DVET, adding that the intake capacity is decided after consulting industry experts.
The DVET determines the intake capacity each year with an eye at the industries and sectors where the demand for skilled labour is high, said Patil. “While deciding the intake capacity, we ensure that the exact number of apprenticeship opportunities are available,” said Patil.
DVET has also tried including unconventional courses like Fashion Technology and Cosmetology. Though, the most opted ones are still the traditional courses like masonry, welding and fitting.
“Certain courses haven’t taken off. Some students take up the course when they don’t get admission to a desired course and drop out midway. There is also a lack of awareness,” said John Almeida, principal of Joseph Cardijn Technical Private Industrial Training Centre in Dadar.