Prime Minister Internship Scheme: MCA releases detailed guidelines
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs released detailed guidelines for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) on April 21, 2026 . The scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024–25 , is now extended until December 2026 and targets over 1.10 lakh internship opportunities.
Prime Minister Internship Scheme: Key points
Internships under PMIS will run for six to nine months , with at least half the duration spent in an actual workplace. Interns are explicitly not considered employees; the programme focuses on skill building and real-world exposure.
Monthly financial assistance is fixed at Rs 9,000 . Companies pay Rs 900 , while the government transfers Rs 8,100 to interns via direct benefit transfer (DBT). Payments are linked to attendance and performance checks.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target internships | 1.10 lakh+ |
| Internship length | 6–9 months |
| Monthly stipend (total) | Rs 9,000 |
| Company contribution | Rs 900 |
| Government DBT | Rs 8,100 |
Prime Minister Internship Scheme: Eligibility & How to apply
You can apply if you are 18–25 years old and not in full-time employment. Eligible education levels include completed school, ITI, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Final-year students and online or distance learners can also register. Graduates from premier institutions and holders of certain professional degrees such as CA or MBA are excluded.
Registration is done on the official PMIS portal with Aadhaar verification . You must upload personal and academic documents and set preferences for location, sector and role. The portal auto-creates a resume and matches candidates to opportunities; final selection is carried out by companies through interviews or assessments.
Important operational points include issuance of a completion certificate for those who finish the full tenure and a participation certificate for those who complete at least half the internship. The pilot has been rolled out in multiple rounds already and will continue through the extension period.
What the guidelines don’t list
The published guidelines do not provide a company-wise list of participating firms, detailed company selection criteria, a full rollout schedule with exact application deadlines, or specifics on mentorship and grievance redressal. These gaps mean you should check the PMIS portal regularly for updates from companies and the scheme administrators.
FAQs
Who can apply to PMIS?
Individuals aged 18–25 , not in full-time jobs; includes school pass-outs, ITI, diploma, UG/PG students and final-year or distance learners. Premier-institution graduates and certain professionals are excluded.
What is the internship duration?
Internships run six to nine months , with at least half the time in a workplace.
How much is the stipend?
Rs 9,000 per month: Rs 900 by the company and Rs 8,100 via DBT to the intern.
How do I apply?
Register on the PMIS portal with Aadhaar verification , complete your profile, upload documents, and apply to listed roles.
Who selects interns?
Final selection is done by participating companies via interviews or assessments.
Are interns employees?
No. The scheme defines interns as learners; employment norms do not apply.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Completion certificates for full tenure and participation certificates after at least half the internship are available.
Until when is the scheme active?
The scheme has been extended until December 2026 .