PM Internship Scheme 2025: Who can apply, how to register, and what students will earn
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is expected to open the registration window for Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme 2025 Round 2 soon. Students and graduates seeking hands-on work experience can apply for the internship programmes once the registration starts at pminternship.mca.gov.in. This nationwide initiative is designed to offer real-world internship experiences to students and recent graduates across India. This internship scheme gives eligible youth the chance to work with leading companies and gain exposure across more than 20 sectors, with a monthly stipend of ₹5,000.
PM Internship Scheme 2025 : Who can apply?
Students and graduates aged 21 to 24 years who are not currently enrolled in full-time education or employment are eligible to apply. You must have at least completed:
- Class 10 (secondary school)
- Class 12 (higher secondary)
- Or hold a degree or diploma such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma), etc.
PM Internship Scheme 2025: Steps to register
Follow these steps to complete your registration for the PM Internship Scheme 2025:
- Visit the official website: pminternship.mca.gov.in
- Click on the “Register” link on the homepage.
- Fill in your personal and academic details and submit.
- The portal will generate a resume automatically based on your inputs.
- Choose up to 5 internships based on your preferences such as location, sector and qualification.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printed copy for future reference.
PM Internship Scheme 2025: Who is not eligible?
You cannot apply if:
- You are under 21 or over 24 years of age as of the final application date.
- You are currently studying or working full-time.
- You have a degree from Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), National Law Universities (NLUs), National Institutes of Design (NIDs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) or similar institutions.
- You hold a higher qualification such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or any master’s degree.
- You are already part of another internship, apprenticeship or training programme under any central or state government scheme.
- You have previously completed an internship under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
- The annual income of any family member (yourself, parents or spouse) exceeds ₹8 lakh for FY 2023-24.
- Any family member (yourself, parents or spouse) is a permanent or regular government employee. Contractual workers are excluded from this restriction.
- You are an international applicant.
PM Internship Scheme 2025: Where can you intern?
Once registered, eligible students can apply for internships in multiple sectors, including:
- IT and Software
- Banking and Finance
- Oil, Gas and Energy
- Metals and Mining
- FMCG
- Telecom
- Infrastructure and Construction
- Retail and Consumer Durables
- Cement and Building Materials
- Automotive
- Pharmaceutical
- Defence and Aviation
- Media, Entertainment and Education
- Agriculture and Allied Services
- Textiles
- Hospitality
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Gems and Jewellery
- Chemicals
- Manufacturing and Industrial
Top companies participating in the scheme include Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and The Times Group.
PM Internship Scheme 2025: Required documents
To complete your application, you will need to upload:
- Aadhaar Card
- Final examination certificate or marksheet of your latest academic qualification
You can edit most of your application details, except for those auto-filled from your Aadhaar card.
Internship duration and stipend
Here’s what you need to know about the internship duration and how the stipend is structured:
- Duration: 1 year
- Stipend: ₹5,000 per month. ₹500 is paid by the company based on attendance and ₹4,500 is transferred by the government to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
PM Internship Scheme 2025: Inside Round 1
According to data shared in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman:
- Over 6.21 lakh applications were received from 1.81 lakh candidates
- More than 82,000 offers were made to 60,000+ candidates
- Only 28,000 candidates accepted internship offers
- Just over 8,700 students joined, marking a join rate of 6%, despite an offer acceptance rate of 33%
Additional information
• Interns will be evaluated quarterly. Feedback will be available in the “Quarterly Progress Report Feedback” section of the portal. Reviews are conducted by the company’s HR team and your reporting supervisor. High-performing interns may receive awards or recognition from the Ministry.• If you exit the internship before completing the one-year period, you will be barred from applying for any other internship under the scheme for one year from your original joining date. However, candidates who dropped out earlier can reapply after a one-year gap.• The PM Internship Scheme does not guarantee a job after completion. Any employment opportunity will depend on the company’s internal policies and your performance as an intern.If you have any questions or concerns, you can use the “File a Grievance” feature available on the official internship portal. Alternatively, you can contact the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by calling 1800 11 6090.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
