Maharashtra ITI Admissions Decline In 2026, Over 23,000 Seats Remain Vacant As Skill Course Demand Falls
Mumbai: Student inclination toward skill-based education in Maharashtra has witnessed a noticeable decline this academic year, with total enrolments in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) dropping by 4,599 admissions compared to last year. According to official admission figures for 2026, total enrolments across government and private ITIs fell from 1,30,745 in 2025 to 1,26,146 this year.…
Maharashtra's Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) saw a decline in student enrollments for the 2026 academic year, with 4,599 fewer admissions compared to the previous year. Total enrolments across both government and private ITIs fell from 1,30,745 in 2025 to 1,26,146 this year, resulting in a 2.43% decrease in the overall admission rate from 86.78% to 84.35%.
Government ITIs managed to retain more seats than their private counterparts, with a 948 increase in vacant seats, now totaling 7,778. Nevertheless, the demand for skill-based education in Maharashtra has experienced a downward trend, posing challenges for vocational and technical course providers. Private ITIs faced a sharper drop, with only 36,961 students enrolling out of 52,580 available seats, leaving 15,619 vacancies.
To fill these gaps, authorities have extended the admission deadline for private ITIs until September 7. Despite completing four rounds of centralized admissions, the state continues to struggle in attracting students to vocational courses.
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