PM Internship Scheme 2024

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PM Internship Scheme

PM Internship Scheme 2024: The Indian government’s “Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme” aims to provide 1 crore internship opportunities in top 500 companies over five years, starting with a pilot project for FY 2024-25. The pilot targets 1.25 lakh internships across diverse sectors.

Eligibility: Indian youth aged 21-24 who are unemployed and not engaged in full-time education (online/distance learning allowed) can apply. Exclusions apply for candidates with advanced degrees or high-income family backgrounds.

The qualifications for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme – Pilot Project are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Age:
    • Applicants must be aged between 21 and 24 years as of the last date of application submission.
  2. Education:
    • Eligible candidates must have completed one of the following:
      • High School
      • Higher Secondary School
      • ITI Certificate
      • Diploma from a Polytechnic Institute
      • Undergraduate degree such as BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, etc.
  3. Employment and Education Status:
    • Applicants must not be:
      • Employed full-time.
      • Enrolled in full-time education. (Online or distance learning programs are permitted.)

Ineligibility Criteria:

The following groups are excluded from the internship:

  1. Educational Background:
    • Graduates from prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, and IIITs.
    • Individuals with higher qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA, or any master’s or higher degrees.
  2. Government Schemes:
    • Those undergoing skill development, apprenticeship, internship, or student training programs under central/state government schemes.
    • Applicants who have already completed apprenticeship or training under schemes like the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
  3. Family Income and Employment:
    • Candidates whose family income exceeds ₹8 lakh for FY 2023-24.
    • If any family member is a permanent/regular government employee.

Note: “Family” includes self, parents, and spouse. A government employee refers to permanent/regular employees of central/state governments, PSUs, local bodies, etc., but excludes contractual employees.

Internship Duration: A 12-month program where at least half the time must be spent on real-world job experiences.

Support and Benefits:

  • Monthly financial assistance of ₹5,000 (₹500 from the company, ₹4,500 from the government via DBT).
  • One-time grant of ₹6,000 for incidentals.
  • Insurance coverage under key government schemes.

Company Participation: Top 500 companies are identified based on their CSR expenditure. Companies can offer internships directly or through tie-ups within their supply chain.

How to Applying for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme:

Visit the Official Portal: Go to the PM Internship Scheme Portal developed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Register Yourself:

  • Use Aadhaar-based authentication or eKYC to create an account.
  • Provide your personal details, including name, address, and educational qualifications.
  • Upload necessary documents like proof of education and certifications (if any).

Profile Creation:

  • Fill in all required details on the portal.
  • A resume will be automatically generated based on the information you provide.

Browse Internship Opportunities:

  • Use the portal’s browsing feature to explore internships by sector, location, functional role, and other preferences.
  • You can apply for up to five internships at a time.

Apply for Internships:

  • Select the internships that match your interests and qualifications.
  • Submit your applications directly through the portal.

Shortlisting Process:

  • The portal will shortlist candidates based on preferences and eligibility.
  • If shortlisted, your profile will be forwarded to the respective companies.

Selection by Companies:

  • Companies will review shortlisted profiles and make internship offers.
  • If selected, you’ll receive an offer through the portal.

Accept the Offer:

  • Log in to the portal to accept the internship offer.
  • Once accepted, an Internship Document will be generated outlining the details of your internship.

Start Your Internship:

  • Join the internship as per the company’s guidelines.
  • Upon joining, you’ll receive a one-time grant of ₹6,000 for incidentals via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Completion and Certification:

  • After successfully completing the internship, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from the company.

Important Dates for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme – Pilot Project (FY 2024-25)

  • Scheme Announcement: July 23, 2024, during the Union Budget speech.
  • Launch of Pilot Project: October 3, 2024.
  • Application Start Date: October 3, 2024.
  • Shortlisting and Selection Start Date: April 1, 2025.
  • Extended Application Deadline: April 15, 2025.
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