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Welding Technician

Welding Technicians perform metal joining and fabrication across manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding and automotive sectors in India. Entry commonly comes through ITI welding programs, polytechnic diplomas or engineering degrees, with on-job certifications (e.g., welding process certifications) boosting employability. Technicians work on-site in factories or field projects and can progress to supervisory or inspection roles with experience and certifications.

Salary range

₹2.5–12 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Field

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Consider enrolling in ITI Welding or other vocational programmes after board exams
Join summer welding or fabrication workshops to build practical experience
Speak with local trade instructors or employers about apprenticeships

Actions for your grade

Consider enrolling in ITI Welding or other vocational programmes after board exams
Join summer welding or fabrication workshops to build practical experience
Speak with local trade instructors or employers about apprenticeships

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Welding Technician

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

ITI (Welding)

Any Stream

Most direct route after 10th; focuses on hands-on shop-floor skills and placement in local industries.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
—
Degree
ITI Certificate in Welder/Welding Technician (6 months - 2 years)
Colleges
Iti Delhi · Government Iti Mumbai
Career
Welding Technician

Diploma (Polytechnic)

Science

Diploma holders can work as senior technicians or take lateral entry into B.Tech programs.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
MHT CET
Degree
Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing (3 years)
Colleges
Government Polytechnic Mumbai · State Polytechnic Bengaluru
Career
Welding Technician

B.Tech (Engineering)

Science

Engineering degree opens pathways to design, welding engineering and higher-paying supervisory roles.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
JEE Main or BITSAT or MHT CET
Degree
B.Tech in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production Engineering (4 years)
Colleges
IIT Bombay · NIT Trichy · BITS Pilani
Career
Welding Technician

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
JEE Main NTA	Class 12 PCM	Very Hard	Jan & Apr
BITSAT BITS Pilani	Class 12 PCM, 75%+	Hard	May-Jun
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Iti Delhi

Government Iti Mumbai

Government Polytechnic Mumbai

State Polytechnic Bengaluru

IIT Bombay

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

NIT Trichy

NIT Tiruchirappalli

Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

JEE Main + JoSAA

BITS Pilani

Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan

BITSAT

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.