🔧 Mechanic Trade (Motor Vehicle)

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full trade course at a government or private ITI.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 SSLC / Class 8 pass depending on tradeEntry to ITI (NCVT) Mechanic Motor Vehicle is through SSLC / Class 8 pass depending on trade. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
3. 3Degree · 2 Years + apprenticeship📘 ITI (NCVT) Mechanic Motor VehicleMechanic Trade (Motor Vehicle): 2 Years + apprenticeship. You can specialise in Motor Vehicle, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, EV Servicing and more.
4. 4First Job · After graduating💼 Automobile MechanicCommon starting roles include Automobile Mechanic, Service Technician, Diesel Mechanic.
5. 5Higher Studies · Optional🎯 Diploma via lateral entryYou can continue with Diploma via lateral entry, Advanced CoE modules, EV servicing certification.
6. 6Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 CoE advanced modulesCoE advanced modules · Diploma → BE progression · EV and hybrid technology training
7. 7Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ Railways technician cadreRailways technician cadre · KSRTC / BMTC workshops · Ordnance factory posts · PSU trade apprentice
8. 8Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Auto service garageAuto service garage · Spare parts business · Mobile vehicle-repair service
9. 9Leadership · Long term⭐ Workshop SupervisorWorkshop Supervisor · Service Manager · Garage owner

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

NCVT-affiliated ITI trades; apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961