PM Internship Scheme 2025: ₹5,000 Stipend, Eligibility, and How to Apply

The PM Internship Scheme is a Central Government initiative announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth over 5 years with India's top 500 companies. Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and a one-time grant of ₹6,000. The scheme is managed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

What is PM Internship Scheme?

The PM Internship Scheme aims to skill India's youth by offering them real-world work experience in top companies across various sectors. The internship duration is 12 months, and companies from diverse industries — IT, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, energy, and more — participate in the scheme. For the pilot phase (2024-25), 1.25 lakh internship positions were offered.

Who is Eligible?

• Age: 21 to 24 years
• Education: Passed 10th, 12th, ITI, diploma, or graduate (not currently enrolled in full-time education)
• Indian citizen
• Family income: Annual household income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
• Not employed in full-time job at the time of application
• Must have an Aadhaar card

Who Cannot Apply?

• IIT, IIM, IISER, or NLU graduates/students
• Candidates already employed in organized sector
• Candidates from families where any member is a government employee
• Candidates with family income above ₹8 lakh per annum

Stipend and Benefits

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card
• Educational certificates (10th, 12th, ITI, diploma, or degree)
• Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
• Mobile number and email ID
• Passport-size photograph
• Income declaration / family income proof

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the portal — Go to pminternship.mca.gov.in
2. Register — Click on "Candidate Registration" and create account with Aadhaar, mobile number, and email
3. Verify — Complete OTP verification
4. Login — Use credentials to login
5. Complete profile — Fill personal details, educational qualifications, skills, and preferences
6. Upload documents — Upload educational certificates, Aadhaar, photograph
7. Browse internships — Search available internship opportunities by location, sector, and company
8. Apply — Select up to 5 internship preferences and apply
9. Company shortlisting — Companies review applications and shortlist candidates
10. Selection — Selected candidates receive offer notification on the portal and via SMS/email
11. Accept and join — Accept the offer and join the company on the specified date

Selection Process

1. Application screening — based on eligibility criteria
2. AI-based matching — candidates matched to companies based on skills, location, and preferences
3. Company shortlisting — companies select from matched candidates
4. Final selection — confirmed via the portal
5. Priority to — SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, women, and candidates from underrepresented districts

Processing Time

• Registration to application: Immediate
• Company shortlisting: 2-4 weeks after application window closes
• Selection notification: 4-6 weeks
• Joining: As per company schedule

Important Tips

1. Complete your profile fully — Companies shortlist based on your profile. Fill all sections including skills, interests, and location preferences
2. Apply to multiple internships — You can select up to 5 preferences. Apply to diverse options to increase your chances
3. Check regularly — Login to the portal regularly to check for new internship postings and selection updates
4. Prepare for the role — Once selected, research the company and prepare for the internship to make the best of the opportunity
5. Keep Aadhaar-bank linked — Stipend is paid via DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How much stipend do PM interns receive?

₹5,000 per month (₹4,500 from government + ₹500 from company) plus a one-time ₹6,000 grant.

Q2. Is the PM Internship Scheme only for graduates?

No, candidates who have passed 10th, 12th, ITI, or diploma are also eligible. You do not need to be a graduate.

Q3. Can final-year college students apply?

No, you should not be currently enrolled in full-time education at the time of application.

Q4. Which companies participate in the scheme?

India's top 500 companies by CSR expenditure participate, including companies from IT, manufacturing, banking, energy, healthcare, FMCG, and other sectors.

Q5. Is there a guarantee of job after the internship?

No, the scheme provides a 12-month internship experience. There is no guarantee of a permanent job, but companies may offer employment based on performance.

Q6. Can I apply if I'm from a rural area?

Yes, the scheme is open to all eligible Indian youth. Priority is given to candidates from underrepresented districts and rural areas.

Q7. Is there an application fee?

No, registration and application on the PM Internship portal is completely free.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the Government of India or MCA. For official information, visit pminternship.mca.gov.in.