The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is set to close the registration window for PM Internship Scheme 2025 on March 12, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can still apply for the internship by filling the online application on the official website, pminternship.mca.gov.in.
The official website notification reads, “The internship application round is now open until March 12. Register, create your profile and apply for opportunities across different sectors. There are no registration or application fees. Apply now.”
What is PM Internship Scheme 2025?
The PM Internship Scheme is an initiative by the government of India that is specifically designed to provide credible internship opportunities to young individuals, providing them industry exposure. The scheme offers 12‑month internships in the top 500 companies of India, facilitating youth aged between 21 and 24 from low‑income households.
These internships span 24 sectors, including oil, gas, energy, travel, hospitality, automotive, banking and financial services. Companies participating in this pilot were selected based on their corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending over the last three years, ensuring participants are placed with socially and ethically responsible organisations.
The aim of this initiative is to bridge the gap between academic learning and real‑world experience. Launched by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, the pilot phase targets 1.25 lakh youth, with a five‑year goal to facilitate internships for one crore young individuals.
As part of the PM Internship Scheme 2025, each selected intern will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000. Additionally, there is a one‑time financial assistance of Rs 6,000 to support the interns. The initiative aims to offer young candidates a comprehensive exposure to various sectors and functional roles, helping them enhance their career prospects.
How to Apply and Eligibility Criteria
To register for the PM Internship Scheme 2025, candidates must visit the official website (pminternship.mca.gov.in) and click on the registration link available on the homepage. They will then be redirected to a new page where they need to fill in their details and submit the form. Based on the information provided, the portal will automatically generate a resume. Candidates can then apply for up to five internship opportunities according to their preferences, including location, sector, functional role and qualifications. Finally, they must save their application form for future reference.
To be eligible for the PM Internship Scheme 2025, candidates must have completed 10th, 12th, ITI, polytechnic or diploma courses, or be fresh graduates from non‑premier institutions. The specific qualifications required include matriculation + ITI in a relevant trade for ITI applicants, Intermediate + AICTE‑recognised diploma for diploma holders, and a bachelor’s degree from a UGC/AICTE‑recognised university for degree holders. The age criteria for applicants is 18 to 24 years, with relaxation available for candidates belonging to OBC, SC and ST categories.
