PM Internship Scheme: Government Extends Registration Deadline

Last Date for Applying in Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) Extended: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said in a statement that they have extended the deadline till April 22, 2025, to register, i.e. a week more than the earlier cut-off of April 15.

The extension of this period will enable a larger number of students, graduates, and job seekers to avail the benefits of this initiative of the central government, which is aimed at giving those work experience before joining top companies in India.

About the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme

The scheme was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman through the 2024-25 Union Budget, PMIS (Prime Minister's Internship Scheme). It is a 12-month internship scheme dedicated to young Indian citizens who are currently unemployed or not pursuing full-time education. This exposure is supposed to provide students with a real work environment as part of some of the country’s top firms, focusing on employability and job readiness.

Interns will be allocated to companies selected from more than 500 companies across sectors present in India.

Stipend and Incentives

Under PMIS, each intern is entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000. Of this, Rs 500 is paid by the employer based on performance, conduct, and attendance. The remaining Rs 4,500 is directly transferred by the Government of India to the intern’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Additionally, each selected intern will receive a one-time enrollment incentive of Rs 6,000 at the start of the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Must be an Indian citizen

Age between 21 and 24 years as of the application deadline

Must not be employed full-time or enrolled in full-time education (distance or online learners are eligible)

Must have completed at least one of the following:

• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent

• Certificate from an ITI

• Diploma from a polytechnic

• Bachelor’s degree such as BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, BPharma, etc.

How to Register for PMIS

Interested applicants must register through the official PMIS portal at pminternship.mc.gov.in. Here’s a brief on the registration process:

Go to the website and choose your preferred language.

Click 'Youth Registration' and enter your 10-digit Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

Submit the OTP, create a password, and access your candidate dashboard.

Complete your profile, including education, skills, and interest areas.

Finish eKYC verification using Aadhaar or DigiLocker credentials.

Note: Registration cannot be completed unless the candidate profile and eKYC are submitted.