GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR DIRECTORATE OF HANDICRAFTS AND HANDLOOM, JAMMU
Applications for admission to the Diploma Programme in Handloom and Textile Technology (DHTT) programme
Applications are invited on prescribed format (as per Annexure -1) for selection of candidates for admission to First Year Diploma In Handloom and Textile Technology (DHTT) programme and Direct Second Year of Three Years Diploma in Handloom & Textile Technology programme under Lateral Entry for the academic session 2023-24, at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi. The eligibility criteria and other details for admission to the Diploma Programme in Handloom & Textile Technology (DHTT) are given as under:-
The candidates will undergo bridge courses for mathematics, Physics and Chemistry offered by IIHT, as per the guidelines. Note:- In case of the Board having system of grading in 10th/ 12th Examination, the candidates must endorse the proof of details of marks with their applications form to enable the selection committee to prepare merit list which is prepared on the basis of marks secured. 2. Age Limit The maximum age limit for the candidates belongs to all candidates belongs to all categories except SC/ST is 23 years for first year and 25 years for direct 2nd year. In respect of SC/ST candidates the maximum age limit is 25 years for 1st Year and 27 Years for direct 2nd year as on 01st July 2023. 3. Stipend Each Student admitted into the course, both to 1 year and IInd year under lateral entry will be eligible for a monthly Stipend of Rs.2500 to be paid 50% by Central Govt. and 50 % by State Govt. as per the guidelines, for the duration of the course (tenable for 10 months per annum). 4. Reservation Reservation will be as per the UT Govt. Policy. In addition, a minimum 20% of total seats allotted to the UT are reserved for the candidates belonging to weaver Community. Shortfall, if any will be met out from the candidates other than those belonging to the weaver's community. 5. Application Form. Application forms shall be available in the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Jammu and all the District Offices of Assistant Director Handloom of this Directorate and can also be downloaded from official website of this Directorate i.e