* ITI Diploma: Focuses on practical, vocational skills in a specific trade or industry. It's a shorter duration course aimed at preparing students for immediate employment.
* Intermediate (10+2): Is an academic qualification providing a broader foundation in various subjects, often serving as a stepping stone for higher education like undergraduate degrees.
While an ITI diploma might be considered equivalent to a certain level of practical competency, it doesn't provide the same academic foundation as an intermediate certificate. You can't generally use an ITI diploma to directly apply for undergraduate programs that require an intermediate certificate as a prerequisite.