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The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is a flagship initiative designed to empower the youth with practical exposure and industry experience. The scheme has set an ambitious goal of providing internship opportunities to one crore young individuals within a span of five years, engaging them with the top 500 companies of the country.

The central objective of this scheme is to create a structured platform where young aspirants can gain hands-on training and experience in a real business environment. The initiative envisions a mutually beneficial arrangement between the intern and the company. While the company provides a meaningful learning space, the interns acquire knowledge, develop professional skills, and strengthen their understanding of industry practices. This practical exposure is aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the requirements of modern industries, thereby enhancing the overall employability of the youth.

Scope of the Scheme

It is important to note that the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is distinct and independent from all existing programmes of skill development, apprenticeship, internships, and student training that are already operational across various States and Union Territories. It functions as a standalone programme and is not linked to any other Central or State government schemes.

Duration of the Internship

The internship under this scheme will be for a period of twelve months. A key condition is that at least half of this duration must be devoted to actual on-the-job training in a real work setting, rather than classroom-based learning. This ensures that the participants spend significant time gaining practical, workplace-related knowledge and skills, which is the core essence of the programme.

Benefits

Real-life Industry Exposure:

Interns will receive 12 months of hands-on experience in India’s leading companies, allowing them to understand workplace practices, develop professional skills, and build career readiness.

Financial Assistance:

Each intern will be supported through a monthly stipend of ₹4,500 provided by the Government of India, along with an additional ₹500 contribution from the industry. This financial aid ensures that interns can sustain themselves during the training period.

One-time Grant for Incidentals:

A lump sum grant of ₹6,000 will be provided to every intern to cover incidental expenses. This amount will be directly credited to the intern’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), upon joining the internship location.

Insurance Coverage:

Every intern will receive the benefit of comprehensive insurance protection under two major schemes:

1. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

This ensures financial security in case of unforeseen circumstances during the internship period.

Duration of Assistance:

The monthly financial support will continue throughout the entire 12-month internship period, ensuring consistent help to interns without interruption.

Eligibility

Nationality Requirement:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen in order to qualify for the scheme.

Age Criteria:

The candidate should be within the age group of 21 to 24 years, calculated as on the last date for submission of the application.

Employment Status:

Applicants must not be engaged in full-time employment at the time of applying.

Education Status:

Candidates who are pursuing full-time education are not eligible. However, those enrolled in online or distance learning programmes are permitted to apply.

Educational Qualification:

Applicants must have completed at least one of the following levels of education:

1. High School or Higher Secondary School

2. ITI Certificate

3. Diploma from a Polytechnic Institute

4. Graduate degree such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, or other recognized qualifications.

Family Income Criteria:

The annual family income of the candidate should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-, ensuring the scheme benefits those from modest economic backgrounds.

Exclusions

The following categories of candidates are not eligible to participate in the scheme:

1. Graduates from Premier Institutions:

Individuals holding degrees from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, and IIITs are excluded from the scheme.

2. Advanced Professional and Academic Qualifications:

Those who have completed higher qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA, or any master’s degree or above are not permitted to apply.

3. Participants of Other Government Schemes:

Candidates already engaged in skill development, apprenticeship, internship, or student training programmes under any Central or State Government initiative are not eligible.

4. Completion of Apprenticeship Training:

Applicants who have previously completed training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) are ineligible.

5. Family Income Criteria:

If the annual income of any family member exceeds ₹8,00,000, the candidate will be disqualified from the scheme.

6. Government Employment in Family:

If any family member is a permanent or regular government employee, the applicant will not be eligible.

Notes for the Pilot Project:

1. The term “family” includes the candidate themselves, their parents, and their spouse.

2. The term “government” covers the Central and State Governments, Union Territory administrations, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), statutory bodies, and local bodies.

3. The term “employee” refers only to permanent or regular employees, while contractual employees are excluded from this restriction.

Application Process

1. Registration Process

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme. "Click here" 

Step 2: Click on either “Youth Registration” on the top-right corner or “Register Now” in the PM Internship Offers section.

Step 3: Enter the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar and confirm it using an OTP (One-Time Password).

Step 4: Set up your password. Use the OTP to log in for the first time and then update the password for future logins.

Step 5: Complete profile creation and e-KYC. This is mandatory for registration. e-KYC can be done through:

DigiLocker Integration: Link your Aadhaar using the Aadhaar-linked mobile number and DigiLocker security PIN.

Provide details such as personal information, contact details, educational background, bank account information, skills, and languages. Upload all relevant certificates to complete the profile.

2. Internship Application Process

Step 1: Log in to your account and click on “View & Apply Internship.”

Step 2: Browse through the available internship details. If interested in a particular opportunity, click on the “Apply” icon in the Action column.

Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and then click on the “Submit” icon to finalize your application.

3. Tracking the Application

Step 1: Go to the “Track Your Application” section on your candidate account page.

Step 2: Use the provided table to view updates regarding your application, including offers received, accepted, or waitlisted for each internship applied.

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar 

2. Card Educational Certificates

3. Proof of age 

4. Bank account details 

5. Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions