PM Internship Scheme 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, Documents, Apply Online & Status

• Hands-on Corporate Exposure: Interns work inside corporate offices, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and research units of India's top 500 companies.
• Monthly Financial Stipend: Selected candidates receive ₹5,00,0 each month. ₹4,500 is directly credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT, while ₹500 is paid directly by the partner company.
• ₹6,000 One-Time Joining Assistance: Disbursed on joining the internship to cover relocation, uniforms, or travel expenses.
• Government-Issued Experience Certificate: At the conclusion of the 12-month program, candidates receive an official certificate from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the host corporate entity.
• Pathway to Full-Time Employment: High-performing interns are often converted into permanent roles or gain a competitive edge in private sector hiring.

Who Can Apply:

• Age Limit: Must be between 21 and 24 years as on the application cut-off date.
• Educational Qualification: Must have completed Class 10 (SSC), Class 12 (HSC), ITI certificate, Polytechnic Diploma, or an undergraduate degree (such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Tech/B.E.).
• Employment Status: Must not be engaged in full-time employment.
• Education Status: Must not be enrolled in regular full-time education. (Students enrolled in distance learning, correspondence, or online degree programs are eligible).
• Family Income Ceiling: Annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000.

Who is EXCLUDED (Strict Ineligibility):

• Graduates from premier institutions: IITs, IIMs, IISERs, NLUs, NIDs, or IIITs.
• Holders of professional/master degrees: CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA, MCA, or Ph.D.
• Anyone whose family member (self, parents, or spouse) is a permanent government employee (Central/State/PSU).
• Anyone who has already undergone apprenticeship under NATS or NAPS programs.

• Aadhaar Card: Mandatory for DigiLocker verification and e-KYC.
• Educational Certificates & Marksheets: 10th mark sheet (date of birth proof), 12th/Diploma/ITI/Degree passing certificate.
• Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque: Single-holder savings account with NPCI Aadhaar mapping active.
• Passport-Size Photograph & Digital Signature (clear JPG/PNG format).
• Self-Declaration Form: Downloadable template on the portal confirming income and employment status.

• NPCI Inactive Bank Account: The government stipend component (₹4,500/month) is sent exclusively through Aadhaar DBT. If your bank account is not seeded with NPCI, the payment will fail immediately.
• Applying with Excluded Qualifications: Claiming an MBA or post-graduate degree will trigger automated rejection.
• Selecting Too Few Preferences: The portal allows you to select up to 5 internship preferences across sectors and locations. Utilize all 5 slots to maximize shortlisting probability.
• Mismatched Name in Aadhaar vs Marksheet: Ensure your name and father's name match across your Aadhaar and educational certificates to pass DigiLocker authentication.

1. Visit the Portal: Open pminternship.mca.gov.in.
2. Candidate Registration: Click on "Youth Registration" on the homepage.
3. Mobile & OTP Verification: Enter your 10-digit mobile number, receive the OTP, and verify your login.
4. DigiLocker e-KYC: Authenticate your identity through DigiLocker using your Aadhaar details to auto-fetch your verified name, date of birth, and address.
5. Fill Profile & Educational Details: Enter your highest qualification (Class 10, 12, ITI, Diploma, or Graduation). Enter percentage/CGPA, passing year, and roll number. * Add language proficiencies, technical skills, and any past certifications.
6. Set Location & Sector Preferences: Select up to 3 preferred states/districts and target industry sectors (e.g., Automotive, IT, Manufacturing, Banking, Retail).
7. Search & Select Internships: Browse the active openings listed by the Top 500 companies. Add up to 5 preferred internship opportunities to your priority basket.
8. Submit & Download Acknowledgement: Review your application and submit. Save the generated Application Reference Number to track your selection and interview calls.

1. Check Status Online: Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, log in with your Aadhaar OTP, and click "Bank Seeding Status".
2. Verify Active Mapping: If it shows your bank name and status "Active", your account is 100% ready for stipend deposits.
3. If Inactive: Visit your bank branch immediately with your Aadhaar copy and submit the "Application for Linking / Seeding Aadhaar Number with NPCI Mapper for DBT Benefits".

1. Go to pminternship.mca.gov.in and click "Login" using your registered mobile number and OTP.
2. In your candidate dashboard, navigate to "Applied Internships".
3. You will see the real-time status for each of your 5 company applications: Under Review: The corporate HR team is evaluating applicant profiles. Shortlisted / Interview Scheduled: Click the notification to view the online interview date or joining instructions. Offer Issued: Review the corporate offer letter and accept it within 7 days. Not Shortlisted: Your profile was not selected for that specific slot; you may apply to new listings in subsequent rounds.

1. Helpline Number: Call the MCA PMIS toll-free line at 1800-11-6090 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday).
2. Email Support: Send detailed screenshots and your Application ID to pminternship@mca.gov.in.
3. Escalation Portal: File a grievance under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on pgportal.gov.in (CPGRAMS).