Can I get admission to a government ITI in Kolkata after failing Class 10, and what trades are available?

Admission to government Industrial Training Institutes in Kolkata is governed by the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 rules for ITI admissions notified by the state's Directorate of Employment and Training. For most engineering and non-engineering trades, a Class 10 pass is mandatory, but certain trades like Welder, Fitter helper, or Carpenter may accept Class 8 pass candidates. The admission is typically merit-based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, though some states conduct entrance tests. The Calcutta High Court has held that ITI admission criteria must be transparent and cannot be altered mid-stream to prejudice applicants who have already applied. You should check the state's ITI admission notification for the specific trade-wise eligibility matrix. Seats are often reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and women candidates as per state reservation policy in Kolkata.