Thousands of students across Rajasthan were left waiting for over two weeks with no way to submit their Industrial Training Institute (ITI) admission forms. A technical glitch on the official admission portal meant that not a single candidate in the entire state could apply during the original window. The good news is that the process is finally back on track, with a revised schedule now in place.
What Went Wrong With the ITI Admission Portal
The Directorate of Technical Education (Training), Jodhpur, had released the centralised online admission schedule for ITI courses on June 25, 2026. Applications were originally supposed to open on June 29 and close on July 16, giving candidates a full 17 days to complete their forms.
However, the admission portal failed to function properly right from day one. Students and parents in Ajmer and across Rajasthan repeatedly tried logging in through the SSO portal and visiting eMitra kiosks, but the application module simply would not accept submissions. Despite the notification being live, the technical breakdown meant that zero applications were registered anywhere in the state during this period.
After mounting complaints from students, parents, and institute staff, the department stepped in to fix the issue and announce a new timeline.
Revised ITI Admission Schedule 2026
With the portal glitch resolved, the directorate has now confirmed a new, shorter application window. Candidates who missed out earlier will need to move quickly, since the extended grace period has been cut down significantly compared to the original plan.
| Event | Original Date | Revised Date |
| Application Start Date | June 29, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 16, 2026 | July 23, 2026 |
| Last Date for Processing Fee | July 16, 2026 | July 23, 2026 |
This means candidates who had 17 days earlier now have just 8 days to complete their registration, upload documents, choose trade preferences, and pay the processing fee.
Who Is Affected
This disruption has impacted aspiring ITI students across the entire state, including a large number in Ajmer district. Anyone who tried applying through the SSO portal or an eMitra centre between June 29 and July 16 and could not get through is eligible to apply during the new window starting July 15.
Officials have not announced any extension beyond July 23, so students are advised not to wait until the last moment this time around.
How to Apply for Rajasthan ITI Admission 2026
Applying is done entirely online, and candidates have two convenient options.
- Visit the official SSO Portal and log in or create a new SSO ID if you don’t already have one
- Alternatively, visit your nearest eMitra kiosk for assisted form filling
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category information carefully
- Upload scanned copies of your qualifying marksheet, age proof, domicile certificate, and a passport-size photo
- Select your preferred trade and ITI college in order of priority
- Pay the processing fee online before the July 23 deadline
- Download and keep a printout of the submitted form for future reference
Candidates should double check every entry before final submission, since no correction facility is typically offered once the form is locked.
Eligibility and Merit List Details
Admission to Rajasthan’s government and private ITIs is entirely merit based, and there is no separate entrance examination this year. Seats are allotted according to marks obtained in the qualifying board exam, whether that is Class 8, Class 10, or Class 12 depending on the chosen trade.
In case two candidates end up with identical marks, the tie is broken in favour of the candidate with a higher age, as per the official guidelines.
Once the application window closes on July 23, the directorate is expected to release the provisional merit list, followed by the first round of seat allotment. These updated dates will be published on the official website once finalised.
Where to Get Help
For any queries related to the application process, technical errors, or document uploads, candidates can reach out through the following official channels.
- Official Website: kdhte.rajasthan.gov.in
- Helpline Number: +91-8824904570
- Email (ITI Admission): rajitiadmission2025@gmail.com
Given how tight the revised timeline is, students and parents are strongly encouraged to begin the application process as soon as the portal opens on July 15, rather than waiting until the closing days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why did the Rajasthan ITI admission portal stop working in the first place? The portal faced a technical malfunction right after its scheduled launch on June 29, 2026, which prevented any candidate in the state from submitting an application during the original 17-day window.
Q2. What is the new last date to apply for Rajasthan ITI admission 2026? The revised last date to submit the online application and pay the processing fee is July 23, 2026.
Q3. Can I still apply if I already tried during the original window and failed? Yes, since no applications were successfully registered during the original period, every eligible candidate can apply fresh through the SSO portal or an eMitra kiosk starting July 15, 2026.
Q4. Is there an entrance exam for Rajasthan ITI admission this year? No, admission is based purely on merit as per the marks scored in the qualifying board examination, with age used only as a tie-breaker for candidates with identical scores.
