NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the registration deadline for the PM Internship Scheme 2025 to April 22.
This scheme provides 12-month internships in top 500 companies, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world experience.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 21 to 24 years old (with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates)
Education: Minimum Class 10 pass, ITI, Polytechnic, or Diploma holders, and fresh graduates from non-premier institutions
Income: Family income not exceeding Rs 8 lakh per annum
Employment: Not in full-time employment or regular education
“The PM Internship Scheme is a significant step toward creating a skilled, empowered, and knowledgeable workforce that can contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress,” says the official website, pminternship.mca.gov.in.
Benefits
Monthly Stipend: Rs 5,000
One-time Payment: Rs 6,000
Real-life work experience: Gain hands-on experience in top companies
Insurance coverage: Included under government insurance schemes
How to apply for PM Internship Scheme 2025
Step 1: Visit the official website, pminternship.mca.gov.in
Step 2: Click on ‘Apply Now’ or ‘Youth Registration’ and authenticate your mobile number with an OTP
Step 3: Key in personal and academic details
Step 4: Educational certificates, government-issued ID proof, and income certificate
Step 5: Choose up to five preferences based on location, sector, functional role, and qualifications
Step 6: Submit your application and save the confirmation
Programme details
The PM Internship Scheme offers a 12-month internship experience, with at least 50% of the time spent in actual industry exposure.
The programme targets 1.25 lakh youth in its pilot phase and aims to facilitate internships for one crore young individuals over the next five years.
For user manual for registration and profile creation, click here.
For user manual for internship application, click here.
Open House today
Meanwhile, an Open House programme has been planned for April 17 to discuss the details of the scheme.
OPEN HOUSE ALERT!
Want to know more about the #PrimeMinisterInternshipScheme? Get all your questions answered LIVE!Listen to real experiences of PMIS interns and engage with industry experts.
Date: 17th April 2025
Time: 3 PMRegister now using the QR code!
Don’t miss this… pic.twitter.com/lRQ3IfyxOJ— Ministry of Corporate Affairs (@MCA21India) April 15, 2025
“Want to know more about the #PrimeMinisterInternshipScheme? Get all your questions answered LIVE! Listen to real experiences of PMIS interns and engage with industry experts,” says a post on social media platform X.
The post also has shared the QR code for the interested people to register themselves for the Open House programme.