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The period of apprenticeship training, which shall be specified in the contract of apprenticeship, shall be as follows-
(a) In the case of (Subs. by Act 27 of 1973.) [trade apprentices] who, having undergone institutional training in a school or other institution recognised by the National Council, have passed the trade tests (Ins. by Act 41 of 1986 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987)) [or examinations] conducted by (Subs. by Act 27 of 1973.) [that Council or by an institution recognised by that Council], the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be determined by that Council; (Ins. by Act 27 of 1973.) [(aa) in case of trade apprentices who, having undergone institutional training in a school or other institution affiliated to or recognised by a Board or State Council of Technical Education or any other authority which the Central Government may, by notification in the official gazette specify in this behalf, have passed the trade tests (Ins. by Act 41 of 1986 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987)) [ or examinations] conducted by that Board or State Council or authority, the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be prescribed;]
(b) in the case of other (Subs. by Act 27 of 1973.) [trade apprentices], the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be prescribed; (Ins. by Act 27 of 1973.) [(c) in the case of graduate or technician apprentices, [technician (vocational) apprentices] (Ins. by Act 41 of 1986.)and the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be prescribed.]