PM Internship Scheme opened to final-year students
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) pilot so final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18–25 can apply. They need a No Objection Certificate from their college. Interns get at least ₹9,000 a month; more than 300 companies are in the pilot.
- Change
- Final-year UG and PG students now eligible
- Age
- 18–25 years
- NOC
- From HoD/Dean/Principal/TPO; internship must not hurt academics
- Stipend
- Minimum ₹9,000 a month
- Companies
- 300+ in the pilot; third round underway
- Portal
- www.pminternship.mca.gov.in
Expansion of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme: what happened?
Many students finish college with degrees but little workplace practice. Letting final-year students intern while still enrolled shortens that gap, in line with NEP’s push for experiential learning.
- Decision taken with the Department of Higher Education.
- Existing scheme eligibility rules still apply alongside the new student window.
What is PMIS?
- A Union scheme for structured, paid internships in top companies, now in its pilot phase under MCA.
Why does expansion of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme matter?
- Employability: Industry exposure before graduation.
- Education: Supports NEP-style internships.
What can Prelims ask on expansion of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme?
- PMIS: final-year students 18–25 eligible; NOC needed.
- Minimum assistance ₹9,000/month.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-22): MCA expanded PM Internship Scheme eligibility to final-year graduate and postgraduate students aged 18–25.
- Opening internships to final-year students links study to work before graduation.
Quotable data pointMCA expanded PM Internship Scheme eligibility to final-year graduate and postgraduate students aged 18–25.
PIB: MCA: PMIS expansion, 22 Apr 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: PMIS.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme is steered by which Union Ministry?
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB (MCA), 22 April 2026.
Questions students ask about this
Who was newly made eligible for PMIS in April 2026?
Final-year graduate and postgraduate students aged 18–25.
What document must students submit?
A No Objection Certificate from their educational institution.
What is the minimum monthly assistance?
₹9,000.
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Official source: PIB: MCA: PMIS expansion, 22 Apr 2026
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