Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Eligibility expanded to final-year students

Key facts

• The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is piloting the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS).
• Eligibility for the PMIS pilot phase has been expanded to include final-year students in graduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Eligible students must be between 18-25 years of age to apply for paid internships in top companies through the PMIS portal.
• Interns under the PMIS will receive a minimum financial assistance of ₹9,000 per month.
• Applicants are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective educational institutions.
• The MCA formalised these changes in consultation with the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
• The scheme supports the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) regarding experiential learning, student employability, and skill development.
• The third round of the PMIS pilot phase is currently underway.