The ITICAT 2026 Round 1 expected cutoff for General category students is estimated between 130 and 175 marks out of 300, based on ITICAT 2025 allotment trends — high-demand trades like Electrician and COPA are expected to require higher scores to secure a seat.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) will release the official Round 1 seat allotment result on July 8, 2026. Until official figures are published, the expected cutoff marks here are based on ITICAT 2025 allotment patterns and trade-wise seat availability. The ITICAT 2026 exam was held on May 17, 2026, and results were declared on June 4, 2026. Online counselling registration closed on July 1, 2026.
- ITICAT 2026 is a 300-mark exam — 150 questions at 2 marks each with no negative marking — covering Mathematics, General Science, and General Knowledge.
- The Round 1 seat allotment result releases on July 8, 2026; document verification and fee payment runs from July 8 to July 13, 2026.
- General category students targeting popular trades like Electrician or COPA are expected to need at least 140 to 175 marks out of 300 to get a seat in Round 1.
- Cutoffs vary by trade, ITI, and district or open merit quota — official figures will confirm exact thresholds after July 8.
| Direct Link — ITICAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result (OUT July 8, 2026) |
ITICAT 2026 at a Glance
ITICAT is the ITI Competitive Admission Test conducted by BCECEB for admission to government and government-aided Industrial Training Institutes across Bihar. The exam covers three subjects — Mathematics, General Science, and General Knowledge — with 50 questions each carrying 2 marks and no negative marking.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Total Marks | 300 (150 questions x 2 marks each) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Science, General Knowledge (50 questions each) |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Result Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | June 22 to July 1, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 8, 2026 |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Expected Cutoff for General Category: Trade-wise
The table below lists expected Round 1 cutoff marks for General (Unreserved) category students in ITICAT 2026, based on 2025 allotment trends. Trades with a higher ratio of applicants to available seats consistently produce higher cutoffs.
| Trade | Expected Cutoff Marks (out of 300) | Demand Level |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 150–175 | Very High |
| COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | 140–165 | Very High |
| Draughtsman Civil | 130–155 | High |
| Fitter | 125–150 | High |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 120–145 | Moderate |
| Welder | 110–135 | Moderate |
| Plumber | 100–130 | Moderate |
| Turner | 95–125 | Low to Moderate |
| Carpenter | 85–115 | Low |
All figures are expected cutoffs based on 2025 allotment patterns. Official Round 1 cutoffs will be available at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in from July 8, 2026.
Students should note that the same trade at two different ITIs may carry different cutoffs. District quota seats — reserved for students domiciled in the same district as the ITI — typically have lower closing cutoffs than open merit quota seats for the same trade.
Category-wise Expected Cutoff Comparison
Bihar ITI admission through ITICAT follows the state reservation policy. The expected minimum marks required for each category across commonly applied-for trades in Round 1 are given below.
| Category | Expected Minimum Marks (out of 300) | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 130–175 | No reservation benefit |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 120–165 | 10% reservation |
| OBC / BC-II | 110–155 | State OBC quota |
| EBC / BC-I | 100–145 | State EBC quota |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 80–120 | State SC quota |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 70–100 | State ST quota |
These are expected figures based on previous year trends. Actual category-wise cutoffs for 2026 will vary by trade and ITI and will be confirmed with the official Round 1 allotment result.
Factors Affecting ITICAT 2026 Cutoff
The ITICAT cutoff is not a pre-declared qualifying threshold — it is the minimum score at which all available seats for a specific trade at a specific ITI fill up in a given round. The following factors determine where the cutoff settles each year:
- Total seats sanctioned: More seats per trade at an ITI means a lower closing cutoff. Trades with few government ITI seats fill quickly and carry higher cutoffs.
- Number of registered students: A larger number of students completing counselling registration for a trade increases competition and raises the cutoff.
- Trade popularity: Electrician and COPA consistently attract the most students in Bihar ITI admissions, pushing their cutoffs significantly higher than less-popular trades.
- District quota vs. open merit quota: Each ITI has a district-domicile quota alongside an open merit pool. District quota seats usually close at a lower score than open merit seats for the same trade.
- 2026 paper difficulty: If the May 17 exam was perceived as easier, overall scores rise and the cutoff for 2026 may be higher than 2025 trends suggest.
- Choice filling pattern: How students rank their trade and ITI preferences during online counselling determines which seats fill first, directly setting the Round 1 closing rank.
ITICAT 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
The Round 1 seat allotment result for ITICAT 2026 will be released on July 8, 2026. Students allotted a seat in Round 1 must complete document verification and fee payment by July 13, 2026 to confirm admission. A second round follows on July 18, 2026 to fill remaining vacancies.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Counselling Registration Opens | June 22, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Last Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 8, 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission (Round 1) | July 8–13, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | July 18, 2026 |
Check the official Round 1 allotment result and trade-wise closing ranks at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in from July 8, 2026.
ITICAT 2026 Expected Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected cutoff for General category in ITICAT 2026 Round 1?
Ans. Based on ITICAT 2025 allotment trends, the expected Round 1 cutoff for General category students is roughly 130 to 175 marks out of 300. High-demand trades like Electrician and COPA are expected to close at 150 to 175 marks while less competitive trades may close at 85 to 130 marks.
Ques. What is the total marks for ITICAT 2026 and how is the cutoff determined?
Ans. ITICAT 2026 carries a total of 300 marks — 150 questions at 2 marks each with no negative marking. There is no fixed qualifying cutoff; the cutoff is the minimum score at which all seats for a trade at a particular ITI get filled in that round. Students with higher scores get priority in seat allotment.
Ques. When will the official ITICAT 2026 Round 1 cutoff be released?
Ans. The official Round 1 seat allotment result — from which the actual cutoff marks and closing ranks are derived — will be published on July 8, 2026, at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Ques. Is the ITICAT cutoff the same for all trades in General category?
Ans. No. The cutoff differs significantly by trade. High-demand trades such as Electrician, COPA, and Draughtsman Civil have higher cutoffs because more students compete for fewer seats. Trades with more available seats or fewer applicants — like Carpenter or Turner — typically close at lower marks even for General category students.
Ques. What minimum marks should a General category student target to secure Bihar ITI admission in 2026?
Ans. There is no fixed qualifying minimum for ITICAT 2026 — all students who appeared receive a rank and admission depends on rank plus trade choice. Based on 2025 allotment data, General category students targeting popular government ITI trades should aim for at least 130 to 150 out of 300 to improve their chances of a Round 1 allotment.
Ques. Does the district quota change the cutoff for General category students in ITICAT 2026?
Ans. Yes. Bihar ITIs have a district domicile quota for students from the same district as the ITI and a separate open merit quota. District quota cutoffs are typically lower than open merit cutoffs for the same trade, giving an advantage to students from the ITI’s home district.
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