About ITI Course/Trade in Mechanic Motor Vehicle

Motor vehicle mechanic is a two-year vocational programme where the students are taught about major overhauling, repairing and servicing skills of motor vehicles like buses, trucks, cars, motorcycle/scooter etc. During the training period, the students are also taught about how to maintain various parts of a vehicle like steering/handle, brakes, fault diagnosis, transmission, suspension etc. 

With almost every house having a motor vehicle (two-wheeler or four-wheeler) in the cities, towns and semi-towns, there is always a shortage of good and skilled motor vehicle mechanics. Also, a diploma from a reputed ITI in motor vehicle mechanic can open up the gateways to various opportunities in Government and Government-aided sectors. 

ITI Motor Vehicle Mechanic Trade Highlights

The highlights of the Motor Vehicle mechanic course is given in the table below - 

Duration of Programme	02 Years
Total Semesters	04 Semesters
Level of Programme	Diploma/ Certificate
Eligibility Criteria	Xth pass students who had studied Science and Mathematics at the qualifying level from a recognised Board
Admission Process	Merit-Based admission process
Average Fee	Around 3,000 rupees per semester
Average Starting Salary	INR 15,000/- to INR 20,000/- per month

ITI Course/Trade in Mechanic Motor Vehicle Eligibility Criteria

In order to get enrolled in the motor vehicle mechanic course, the applicants must fulfil some eligibility criteria that are mentioned below - 

• Applicants should have passed their class Xth exam from a recognised Board
• Applicants should have compulsorily studied Science and Mathematics subjects at the qualifying level
• Applicants should have at least secured 40% in aggregate at the qualifying level

ITI Motor Vehicle Mechanic Admission Process

The ITIs offering admission into the motor vehicle mechanic course allocate seats on the basis of merit of the applicants. Based on the scores obtained by the applicants in their qualifying exam, the institutes prepare a merit list and on the basis of the merit list, eligible candidates are offered seats in the motor vehicle mechanic programme. 

ITI Course/Trade in Mechanic Motor Vehicle Syllabus

Although different ITIs or institutions offering this motor vehicle mechanic course have a different syllabus, there are a certain number of subjects which will remain constant and the same has been provided below - 

• Cost Estimation
• Engine Tuning
• Engine Assembly
• Engine Dismantling
• Engine Inspection
• Automobile Electrical Systems
• Working of Engines
• Automobile Engines
• Workshop
• Lab Work

ITI Course/Trade in Mechanic Motor Vehicle Career Options and Job Prospects

Presented below is the list of trades that are suitable for those who complete their motor vehicle mechanic course from an institute successfully - 

• Motor Mechanic
• Mechanic cum Operator
• Auto Mechanic
• Diesel Truck Mechanic