Indian youth have a golden opportunity to develop their skills through internships in top companies and increase their job opportunities through the PM Internship Scheme 2025. If you have just completed a diploma or are between 21 and 24 years old, then this scheme is for you.

Read on to know: 

• What is the PM Internship Scheme? 
• Are you eligible for the PM Internship Scheme?
• How to apply for the PM Internship Scheme?
• Monthly amount paid to you under the PM Internship Scheme

What is PM Internship Scheme (PMIS)?

Here’s an overview of the PM Internship Scheme:

PM Internship Scheme 2025

During Budget 24-25, the Prime Minister announced the Prime Minister (PM) Internship Scheme. This scheme aims to provide one crore internship opportunities for the youth of India in the top 500 companies of India in 5 years. This scheme doesn't require any registration/application fees, offering real-life exposure across different sectors, such as travel, gas, oil, hospitality, banking, financial services, automation and energy. Providing valuable skills and real-world experience would bridge the gap between academic learning and work environments, helping the youth build crucial networks and helping them expand job opportunities. you can register through the PM Internship Scheme Website or through the PM Internship Scheme mobile app.

PM Internship Scheme 2025: Registration Last Date

The last date of application for Phase 2 of the PM Internship Scheme 2025 is 22 April 2025. 

PM Internship Scheme Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Candidates meeting the following eligibility criteria can apply for the PM Internship Scheme: 

• Must be an Indian citizen
• Must be aged between 21 and 24 years
• Must not be employed full-time or engaged in full-time education, excluding candidates enrolled in online or distance learning programmes 
• Must have completed a Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), a certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI), a Polytechnic Institute diploma, or a graduation degree such as BSc, BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, etc. 

The following candidates are not eligible to apply for the PM Internship Scheme: 

• Graduated from IITs, IIMs, IISER, National Law Universities, IIITs, or NIDs
• Holding qualifications like CS, CA, MBBS, CMA, BDS, PhD, MBA, any master’s degree, or UCG-recognised higher degree
• Undergoing any apprenticeship, skill, internship, or training programme under a Central Government or State Government
• Already completed an apprenticeship under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)
• The income of any family member (self, spouse, or parents) exceeds Rs. 8 lakh for FY 2023-24
• Any family member is a permanent or regular employee (excluding contractual employees) of Central and State Governments, Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Union Territory administrations, statutory organisations, and local bodies

Benefits of PM Internship Scheme

• This scheme provides young individuals with practical exposure to professional work environments.
• It provides a monthly income of Rs. 5,000 throughout the internship, amounting to Rs. 60,000 annually.
• It also provides a one-time payment of Rs. 6,000 along with the monthly income.
• It enhances the skills of the youth and helps them build a network to expand their job opportunities.
• The internships are available across all 730 districts in India.
• Each intern is provided with insurance coverage under the Government insurance schemes, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. The premium amount will be provided by the Government of India. Additionally, the company may provide additional accidental insurance coverage to the interns. 

PM Internship Scheme Registration

The registration process for the PM Internship Scheme is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the PM Internship Scheme website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Youth Registration’ button on the homepage.

Step 3: A pop-up box will appear. Enter your mobile number, tick the confirmation box, and click ‘Submit.’

Step 4: You’ll receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP in the given field and click ‘Submit.’

Step 5: Create a new password for your account, re-enter the password for confirmation, and click ‘Submit.’

Step 6: Once your password is updated, your registration is complete. You can now log in to your portal and apply for internships under the PM Internship Scheme.

How to Apply for PM Internship Scheme Online?

Once you register on the PM Internship scheme website, follow the below process to apply for internships under the scheme:

Step 1: Visit the PM Internship Scheme website. Click on the ‘Login’ button and enter your username and password to log into your account.

Step 2: After logging in, click on the ‘My Current Status’ tab. Complete your profile by filling in all required sections like eKYC, personal details, contact info, education background, bank details, skills, and languages.

Step 3: Once your profile is complete, click on the ‘Internship Opportunity’ tab. Here, you’ll find a list of all available internships. Use the filter options to narrow down your choices and apply for up to 3 preferred opportunities.

Step 4: When you find an internship of your interest, click on ‘View’ to see the full details about the role.

Step 5: If the internship fits your interests, click the ‘Apply’ button.

Step 6: A confirmation pop-up will appear asking, ‘Are you sure you want to apply for this internship?’ Click ‘Ok’ to proceed.

Step 7: Another pop-up will prompt you with 3 short questions. Enter your answers into the text fields and click ‘Apply.’

Step 8: You’ll then see a declaration and consent form. Tick all the checkboxes — this is mandatory — and click ‘Submit.’

Step 9: Your application will be forwarded to the participating companies, who will review and shortlist candidates based on qualifications and requirements.

Step 10: If shortlisted, you may be called for an online interview or an additional assessment round.
The final selection depends on your performance and the company’s decision.

Status Check of PM Internship Scheme

Step 1: Visit the PM Internship Scheme website. Click on the ‘Login’ button and enter your username and password to log into your account.

Step 2: After logging in, click on the ‘My Current Status’ tab.

Step 3: Here, you can view the list of internships you’ve applied for and track details such as Internship Applied, Offer Received, Offer Accepted, and Waitlisted.

Step 4: Check this section regularly to see if you’ve been awarded an offer or if you’ve been waitlisted for any internship position.

Registering and Application via the PM Internship Scheme App

The PM Internship Scheme mobile app makes the application process seamless for Indian youth, offering features such as Aadhaar-based registration, personalized dashboards, and real-time alerts to keep users up to date about the latest openings. 

This app simplifies browsing, applying, and tracking internships, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional experience, and provides an easy and efficient way to apply for internships in leading companies.

Here’s how you can register and use it: 

Step 1: Download the PM Internship Scheme app.

Step 2: Tap on the "Register" option.

Step 3: Enter your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar and verify it with the OTP.

Step 4: Set up a secure password for your account.

Step 5: Complete your profile by providing necessary personal and educational details.

Step 6: Complete the eKYC verification using your Aadhaar number.

Step 7: Browse through available internship opportunities and apply for the ones you’re interested in.

Step 8: Track your application status directly from the app and receive real-time updates.

Download PM Internship Scheme 2025 PDF

The PM Internship Scheme website provides the detailed PDF of the scheme guidelines and notification and step-by-step application process. You can simply click on the links below and get the important PDF's related to the scheme:

1. PM Internship Scheme notification and guidelines
2. PM Internship Scheme step-by-step registration process
3. PM Internship Scheme application process

What is PM Internship Scheme Stipend Amount?

Each selected intern will receive a monthly income of Rs. 5,000 after joining for the entire 12-month internship period. The partner companies will provide Rs. 500 each month, and the government will pay Rs. 4,500 through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the intern’s Aadhaar-bank account. 

In addition to the monthly income, the Government of India will provide a one-time grant of Rs. 6,000 to all interns after joining the internship through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). 

PM Internship Scheme Official Website & Useful Links

Direct Registration Link for PM Internship Scheme 2025

Click here to directly go to the PM Internship Scheme 2025 website and apply by clicking on ‘Youth Registration’ button and start applying for the scheme.

Helpline Number and Contact Information

For any queries related to the PM Internship Scheme 2025, you can use the below contacts to resolve them:

• Helpline Number: 1800116090
• Email: pminternship@mca.gov.in 
• Address: A Wing, 5th Floor, Shastri Bhawan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001

The PM Internship Scheme provides youth with skills and real-life work experience. It provides opportunities to work in top companies across India in various sectors, ultimately empowering them and expanding their job opportunities.

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