ITI/NCVT Welder (Fab & Fit) (AITT Theory)

It is a written objective paper with multiple-choice questions, each having one correct answer. Questions come from trade theory plus workshop calculation and science and employability skills. It is normally offered in English and Hindi, with other regional languages where available. The official NCVT/DGT notification for your session confirms the exact structure.

The official body publishes the current question count and duration for each session, and these can change between sessions. Do not rely on numbers quoted by coaching centres or older batches. Check the current NCVT/DGT notification or your institute's exam notice for the authoritative figure before your exam.

Passing marks and retake or supplementary rules are set by the official body and published in the current notification. They are not fixed forever and may vary by session. Confirm the pass criteria and the procedure for reappearing through your institute or the official NCVT/DGT website rather than assuming a figure.

Most candidates find it moderate: the questions are trade-level and rarely trick questions, but the syllabus is broad. The usual difficulty is coverage, not depth. Candidates who only revise arc welding and ignore gas cutting, symbols, defects, or calculation lose easy marks. Steady revision across all domains is more effective than deep study of one.

Start with safety and drawing, since symbols and fit-up reasoning recur in later topics. Then take SMAW, because electrode classification and power-source concepts support MIG/MAG and TIG. Follow with gas processes, then joints, distortion, and defects and inspection. Finish with fabrication and pipe work, calculation and science, and employability skills, revising weak areas last.

Common weak spots are weld symbol interpretation, electrode and filler classification codes, causes and remedies of defects such as porosity, undercut, and lack of fusion, and distortion control methods. Gas cutting settings and flame types also catch people out. Calculation questions on area, volume, weight, and current settings are frequently skipped and are easy marks if practised.

You should understand the classification systems your syllabus covers, such as how electrode designations indicate strength, position, coating, and current type, rather than memorising long tables. Know what each part of a designation means and be able to read a symbol or code you have not seen before. Confirm the specific standards listed in your official syllabus.

Revise one domain per day and write short summaries from memory, then check them against your trade theory notes. Practise weld symbol and drawing questions daily, and do a few calculation problems without a calculator. Attempt full-length practice papers under timed conditions once your revision is complete, and review every wrong answer by topic.

Yes. Safety, health, and environment in the welding workshop is a scored part of the paper, covering gas cylinder handling, fire precautions, fume and eye protection, and electrical safety. Employability skills and industrial practices are also included. These are often treated as free marks by candidates who revise them briefly and carefully.