The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will close the registration window for the PM Internship Scheme 2024 tomorrow. Eligible candidates can apply for various internship roles via the official portal, pminternship.mca.gov.in. This initiative, aimed at fostering the professional growth of young individuals, is set to benefit 10 million people over the next five years.
Internship opportunities
The PM Internship Scheme 2024 offers 80,000 internship positions across 24 sectors, with prominent companies such as Mahindra & Mahindra, L&T, Tata Group, and Jubilant FoodWorks participating. Available sectors include banking, financial services, oil and energy, FMCG, manufacturing, travel, and hospitality.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates aged 21 to 24 who have completed High School or Higher Secondary School are eligible to apply. Additionally, candidates must hold an ITI certificate, a diploma from a Polytechnic Institute, or a degree such as BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, or B Pharma.
How to apply for the PM Internship Scheme
1. Visit the official portal: pminternship.mca.gov.in
2. Click on the “Register” link and provide the required details
3. After submitting the information, a resume will be generated based on your inputs
4. Apply for up to five internship roles, selecting preferences such as location, sector, and qualifications
5. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference
Stipend details
Interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000. Of this, Rs 500 will be contributed by the host company through their CSR funds, while the government will provide the remaining Rs 4,500. The scheme also adheres to reservation policies for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).