PM Internship Scheme 2025: How To Apply For Internships In Various Sectors?

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is set to facilitate the registration process for the youth to access internship opportunities under the PM Internship scheme.

What Should Be The Educational Qualification Of Candidates?

Between the ages of 21 and 24, anyone can access the benefits of the scheme. The candidate must have finished at least secondary education (Class 10 pass), higher secondary education (Class 12 pass), or have a diploma/degree such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, etc. The candidate should not be enrolled in any full-time academic programme or employment.

Interested candidates can find more about the internship opportunities on the scheme’s official website – pminternship.mca.gov.in.

Which Roles Will The Eligible Candidates Apply For?

Eligible candidates will have the opportunity to apply for internships in various roles across multiple sectors. These sectors include:

IT and Software Development

Banking and Financial Services

Oil, Gas, and Energy

Metals and Mining

FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

Telecom

Infrastructure and Construction

Retail and Consumer Durables

Cement and Building Materials

Automotive

Pharmaceutical

Aviation and Defence

Manufacturing and Industrial

Chemical

Media, Entertainment, and Education

Agriculture and Allied Services

Consulting Services

Textile Manufacturing

Gems and Jewellery

Travel and Hospitality

Healthcare

Which Candidates Would Be Ineligible For The Scheme?

The candidates who satisfy either of the listed conditions would be deemed ineligible for the scheme.

Age Restrictions: Below 21 years or above 24 years of age on the application submission deadline.

Current Engagement: Currently in full-time employment or full-time education.

Undergoing any skill, apprenticeship, internship, or training program under a Central or State Government scheme.

Prior Experience/Qualifications: Graduated from specific institutions such as IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, or IIITs.

Hold qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA, PhD, or any UGC-recognised master’s or higher degree.

Already completed an apprenticeship under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).

Financial & Family Status: Family income (self, parents, or spouse) exceeded Rs 8 lakh for FY 2023-24.

Any family member (self, parents, or spouse) is a permanent or regular government employee (excluding contractual employees).

Nationality: International candidates are not eligible.

The government is yet to announce the dates for round 2 of the registration process.