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PM Internship Scheme: who can apply, what it pays, and how to apply

The PM Internship Scheme pays ₹9,000 a month for a 6 or 9 month internship with a large company in India. You can apply if you are an Indian citizen aged 18 to 25, not in a full-time job, and not in full-time education.

You apply free on pminternship.mca.gov.in. Applications are rolling, and each internship has its own window.

Checked against the official sources below on . insiderOne is an independent guide, not affiliated with any scheme or programme here. Official pages come first.

What the PM Internship Scheme is

A Government of India scheme, run by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, that places young people in paid internships with large companies. It is still a pilot, extended until December 2026.

Who can apply

You can apply if you are an Indian citizen aged 18 to 25, not in a full-time job, and not in full-time education. Final-year students are the exception, with a No Objection Certificate from their college.

Who cannot apply

Some institutions, some professional qualifications and some family situations rule you out. The family income limit is ₹12 lakh a year.

Stipend: ₹9,000 a month, plus ₹6,000 once

Every intern gets monthly assistance of ₹9,000 for the whole internship. The government also pays a one-time grant of ₹6,000, in two parts.

Duration: 6 or 9 months

An internship lasts 6 or 9 months, and at least half of it is real work.

How to apply

Register on pminternship.mca.gov.in with Aadhaar, complete your profile, and apply to up to three internships at a time. It costs nothing.

Rounds and dates

There is no single deadline today. Companies post internships on a rolling basis, and each internship has its own application window. Check the official portal for each one.

What it is not

It is not a job, it charges no fee, and it is separate from apprenticeship schemes. insiderOne is an independent guide, not part of the scheme.

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Questions students ask about the PM Internship Scheme

What is the stipend in the PM Internship Scheme?
₹9,000 a month for the whole internship, under the guidelines dated 12 March 2026. The company pays ₹900 and the government pays up to ₹8,100. You also get a one-time grant of ₹6,000. Older articles may quote a lower figure.
Who is eligible for the PM Internship Scheme?
Indian citizens aged 18 to 25 who are not in a full-time job or full-time education. You need high school or more: an ITI certificate, a polytechnic diploma or a degree also counts. Final-year students can apply with a college NOC.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes, under an addendum dated 8 April 2026. You must meet the other eligibility rules and submit a No Objection Certificate from your college.
What is the family income limit?
No member of your family may have earned more than ₹12 lakh in the previous financial year. Family means you, your parents and your spouse.
Can IIT or IIM graduates apply?
No. Graduates and postgraduates of IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, IIITs and IISc cannot apply. Nor can people with CA, CS, CMA, MBBS, MBA, MPhil or PhD.
How long is a PM internship?
6 or 9 months, depending on the role, the sector and the company. At least half must be spent at work, not in a classroom.
What is the last date to apply for the PM Internship Scheme?
There is no single last date. Companies post internships on a rolling basis, and each one has its own application window. Check the official portal, pminternship.mca.gov.in, for each internship.
Is there an application fee?
No. The official FAQs say there is no registration or application fee. Do not pay anyone who asks for money to get you a PM internship.
Will I get a job after the internship?
Not as a right. The scheme does not guarantee a job, though a company may choose to offer one to an intern who performs well.
Is insiderOne part of the PM Internship Scheme?
No. insiderOne is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or the scheme. You apply only on pminternship.mca.gov.in.

Sources

  1. Guidelines for the PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project (FY 2025-26 and 2026-27). Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Office Memorandum No. CSR-13/35/2024, dated 12 March 2026. Listed under Guidelines on the portal.
  2. Addendum on final-year students. Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Office Memorandum dated 8 April 2026, with the format of the college's No Objection Certificate.
  3. PM Internship Scheme, FAQs for candidates. The Ministry's questions and answers for candidates, listed under FAQs on the portal.
  4. PM Internship Scheme portal. The official portal, owned by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The only place to register and apply.

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