Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS)

The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) is a landmark youth empowerment initiative launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. The scheme aims to provide 1 Crore young Indians with structured professional exposure in India's top 500 leading corporate companies, complete with a minimum monthly financial assistance of ₹9,000 and a one-time joining grant of ₹6,000. Formalized in consultation with the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education), the scheme was expanded under Round 3 of its pilot phase in April 2026 (PIB PRID 2254498) to include final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students, advancing the National Education Policy (NEP) goal of experiential learning and smooth transitions from education to work.

Under the PM Internship Scheme, partner companies (identified based on their average Corporate Social Responsibility expenditure) offer real-world job internships across diverse sectors such as Automotive, Banking & Finance, IT & Software, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Hospitality. Interns spend at least 50% of their tenure working in actual operational environments, building critical workplace competencies such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Over 300 top corporations participate in the pilot phase, with companies posting internship opportunities on an ongoing basis on the official PMIS portal (pminternship.mca.gov.in).

Detailed benefits under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme include: 1. Substantial Financial Assistance: Interns receive minimum financial assistance of ₹9,000 per month (totaling at least ₹1,08,000 over 12 months) plus an upfront one-time joining grant of ₹6,000 for incidentals. 2. Final-Year Academic Integration: Enables graduating students to acquire hands-on corporate skills and business exposure before completing formal education, reducing the gap between academic theory and industry expectations. 3. Prestigious Industry Experience: Working in India's top corporations equips candidates with domain knowledge, professional networks, workplace discipline, and practical credentials. 4. Free Government Insurance: Every selected intern receives ₹2 Lakh life cover under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and ₹2 Lakh accidental cover under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, with premiums fully sponsored. 5. High Placement Potential: Top-performing interns gain a significant competitive advantage for permanent job openings within host companies and vendor networks. 6. Certificate of Completion: An official corporate internship completion certificate recognized by industry bodies and recruitment agencies nationwide.

To be eligible for the PM Internship Scheme, candidates must fulfill the following criteria: • Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 25 years of age on the application cutoff date (expanded from pilot 21–24 under MCA Round 3 rules). • Educational Qualifications: - Candidates who have passed Class 10th, Class 12th, ITI certificate, Polytechnic Diploma, or hold a general undergraduate/postgraduate degree. - Final-year students currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes are eligible, provided they submit an institutional No Objection Certificate (NOC). • Institutional NOC Requirement (for Final-Year Students): The NOC must confirm that participation in the internship will not interfere with academic requirements. Authorized signatories include Heads of Department (HOD), Deans, Principals, or Training & Placement Officers (TPO). • Employment & Education Status: The candidate must NOT be in full-time regular employment. Non-final-year students enrolled in regular full-time formal education remain ineligible. • Family Income Limit: Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (₹8 Lakh per annum). • Ineligibility Exclusions: - Graduates from elite institutions (IITs, IIMs, IISERs, NLUs, AIIMS) or professional postgraduates (CA, CMA, CS, MBA, MBBS, Ph.D.). - Candidates who have undergone formal apprenticeships under NAPS or NATS. - Candidates having any immediate family member working as a permanent government employee.

Keep digital scans ready for candidate registration: 1. Aadhaar Card (mandatory for identity and eKYC). 2. Highest Educational Marksheets / Certificates (Class 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma/Degree). 3. Institutional No Objection Certificate (NOC): Mandatory for final-year UG/PG students, signed by HOD, Dean, Principal, or Training & Placement Officer. 4. Bank Account Passbook copy (must be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT stipend payouts). 5. Self-declaration of family income (< ₹8 Lakh) and non-permanent government employment in family. 6. Passport-size Photograph and digital signature.

• Aadhaar Card of the candidate (linked with active mobile number)
• Educational Certificates (Class 10th/12th marksheets, ITI Trade Certificate, Polytechnic Diploma, or Graduation/Post-Graduation marksheets)
• Institutional No Objection Certificate (NOC) for final-year UG/PG students, signed by HOD, Dean, Principal, or Training & Placement Officer
• Active Savings Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-seeded for DBT stipend payouts)
• Family Income Self-Declaration / Certificate (Annual family income <= ₹8 Lakh)
• Passport-size Photographs & Resume / Bio-data

Applying for the PM Internship Scheme is 100% online in 5 easy steps: Step 1 — Register on the Official Portal: Visit pminternship.mca.gov.in and click 'Register as Candidate'. Enter your mobile number, verify via OTP, and complete Aadhaar eKYC. Step 2 — Build Your Digital Profile: Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, final-year student status (upload institutional NOC if currently enrolled), key skills, languages, and preferred districts/sectors. Step 3 — Browse Company Openings: Search internship listings by sector (Automotive, Banking, IT, Retail, Manufacturing), role, and location across 300+ participating corporations. Step 4 — Select Up to 5 Opportunities: Select up to 5 preferred internship vacancies in top companies that match your career interests and submit your application. Step 5 — Shortlisting & Offer Letter: Partner companies evaluate applications and issue digital Offer Letters on the portal based on qualifications, merit, and affirmative representation. Accept the offer, join your company, receive your ₹6,000 joining grant, and begin your paid corporate journey.

Currently, the third round of the pilot phase is underway (commenced April 2026) with participating companies posting internship vacancies on an ongoing basis. Candidates can register and apply at pminternship.mca.gov.in. Applications are evaluated transparently based on merit, district representation, and company vacancy criteria; candidate selection is not based on registration speed.

• Enrolled regular college students applying without an institutional NOC, or non-final-year students applying (only final-year UG/PG students with valid institutional NOCs are eligible while enrolled). • Applying if your annual family income exceeds ₹8 Lakh or if an immediate family member is a regular government employee. • Applying if you hold an elite qualification (such as degrees from IITs, IIMs, NLUs, AIIMS, or professional degrees like CA, CMA, CS, MBA, MBBS, Ph.D.). • Providing a bank account that is not seeded with Aadhaar on the NPCI mapper (government DBT stipend transfers will fail). • Assuming application speed guarantees selection (matching is algorithmic and merit/criteria-based, so take time to complete your profile and skill details accurately).

Select internship roles in sectors closely aligned with your educational background (e.g. B.Com graduates selecting Banking & Accounting; ITI Electricians selecting Manufacturing/Automotive) to increase your shortlisting score.

The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme is a transformative career launchpad for Indian youth. By placing candidates inside India's most prestigious corporations with a guaranteed monthly stipend and mentorship, PMIS unlocks exceptional career opportunities for millions of ambitious young citizens.

Facts on this page are based on the official documents and portals below. Rules can change, so confirm the latest position on the official source before applying.

1. Prime Minister's Internship Scheme Round 3 Guidelines (PRID 2254498) — Ministry of Corporate Affairs, PIB New Delhi (2026-04-22)