🔩 Plumber Trade

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full trade course at a government or private ITI.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 SSLC / Class 8 passEntry to ITI (NCVT) Plumber is through SSLC / Class 8 pass. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
3. 3Degree · 1 Year + apprenticeship📘 ITI (NCVT) PlumberPlumber Trade: 1 Year + apprenticeship. You can specialise in Sanitary Installation, Pipeline Fitting, Water Management, Firefighting Systems and more.
4. 4First Job · After graduating💼 PlumberCommon starting roles include Plumber, Pipeline Technician, Sanitary Supervisor.
5. 5Higher Studies · Optional🎯 Advanced plumbing certificationYou can continue with Advanced plumbing certification, Diploma via lateral entry, Green plumbing / water management course.
6. 6Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 CoE advanced modulesCoE advanced modules · Water conservation technology training · Diploma progression
7. 7Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ BWSSB / municipal water board postsBWSSB / municipal water board posts · Railways maintenance cadre · PWD plumbing posts · PSU apprenticeship
8. 8Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Plumbing contractingPlumbing contracting · Sanitaryware retail · Water-tank and pipeline service
9. 9Leadership · Long term⭐ Site SupervisorSite Supervisor · Plumbing Contractor · Business owner

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

NCVT-affiliated ITI trades; apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961