The age limit criteria for appearing in the Bihar ITICAT 2026 are strictly defined by the BCECEB board. Candidates must fulfill the following age requirements as of 01 August 2026[cite: 2489].

Please verify your date of birth from your 10th (Matriculation) certificate before applying.

• ✅ Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th Class (Matriculation) Examination from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) or any other recognized equivalent board with Mathematics and Science as subjects.
• ✅ Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing in their Class 10th final exams in 2026 may also apply, subject to fulfilling the passing criteria at the time of counseling.
• ✅ State Reservation: Out of the total seats in Government Industrial Training Institutes in Bihar, 25% seats are reserved where candidates from all districts of the state are eligible to apply[cite: 2393].
• ✅ Detailed eligibility conditions and physical fitness rules can be found in the official prospectus available on the board’s website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in)[cite: 2392].

To apply for the BCECEB ITICAT 2026, candidates must visit the official portal and follow this comprehensive 5-step process. Incomplete applications will be straightaway rejected[cite: 2488].

Step-One: Registration [cite: 2401]

• Click on “Online Portal of I.T.I.C.A.T.-2026” and select “New Registration”[cite: 2396].
• Enter correct details. You must use your own or your parents’ valid Email ID and Mobile Number[cite: 2403].
• Both Email and Mobile will be verified via separate Verification Codes (OTP)[cite: 2404].
• Once verified, your Email and Mobile cannot be changed during the entire session[cite: 2405].
• A Registration Number will be sent to you[cite: 2406]. Keep your password strictly confidential[cite: 2408].

Step-Two: Multi-Step Application Form [cite: 2409]

• (a) Personal Info: Login to your account and fill out your personal information[cite: 2410, 2411].
• (b) Contact Details: Enter permanent and correspondence addresses[cite: 2412, 2413].
• (c) Educational Info: Provide your 10th class / educational details[cite: 2414, 2415].
• (d) Upload Photo & Sign: Upload a high-contrast passport photo and signature (both English and Hindi). The photo must have a placard showing the applicant’s name and the date the photo was taken[cite: 2416, 2418].

Step-Three: Application Preview & Final Submit [cite: 2421]

• Review all details carefully. If correction is needed, click “Back to Edit”[cite: 2423].
• If everything is correct, provide the declaration and click “Final Submit & Proceed to Payment”[cite: 2424].

Step-Four: Payment of Examination Fee [cite: 2427]

• Pay the fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI[cite: 2436].
• Important Failure Notice: If money is deducted but the payment shows as failed, candidate must pay again. The failed amount will automatically refund to your bank account[cite: 2441, 2444].

Step-Five: Download Confirmation Page [cite: 2448]

• After successful payment, download the “Confirmation Page” and “Fee Receipt”[cite: 2448].
• Do not send this hard copy to the BCECEB office[cite: 2453]. Keep it safe, as it will be required during counseling[cite: 2454].

• Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) ITI Admission 2026 Online Form is open from 16/03/2026 to 14/04/2026[cite: 2470, 2473].
• Read the official ITICAT Prospectus carefully before filling out the form[cite: 2395, 2491].
• Collect all required documents: Marksheets, ID Proof, Address Proof, and Category certificates.
• Prepare scanned copies: A specialized Photo (with Name & Date Placard), and Signatures in both Hindi and English[cite: 2418, 2417].
• Double-check every column in the Application Preview before Final Submission[cite: 2424].
• If any error is made, candidates can edit their form between 16 April 2026 and 17 April 2026 using their Registration No. and Password[cite: 2459, 2465].
• For any payment issues, candidates can contact the Helpdesk Phone No: 0612-2220230 or Email: bangalorepgsd@billdesk.com[cite: 2445, 2446].