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Five official schemes. Answer two questions to see which ones fit you today.

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MY Bharat programmesFits you
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports · government hostsShort, hands-on programmes at government bodies, with a verified certificate.For you: Open to everyone aged 15 to 29.Pay: Free (not paid) · Length: Varies by programmeOfficial site ↗
NITI Aayog internshipFits you
NITI AayogWork with India's policy think tank. Applications open on the 1st to 10th of each month.For you: Open to students enrolled in a UG or PG course.Pay: See its guidelines · Length: See its guidelinesOfficial site ↗
Apprenticeship (NAPS)Check
Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipPaid training in a trade, for school pass-outs, ITI and others.For you: Depends on the trade and your qualification.Pay: Legal minimum stipend; the government pays a quarter, up to ₹1,500 a month · Length: Depends on the tradeOfficial site ↗
PM Internship SchemeNot yet
Ministry of Corporate Affairs · India's top companiesA year of real work experience in a large company.For you: You can apply from your final year.Pay: At least ₹9,000 a month · Length: 12 monthsOfficial site ↗
Graduate apprenticeship (NATS)Not for you
Ministry of EducationPaid on-the-job training after your degree or diploma.For you: For graduates and diploma holders.Pay: Legal minimum stipend; the government pays half, up to ₹4,500 a month · Length: Usually 1 yearOfficial site ↗

Real schemes never charge a fee to apply. Apply only on the official site. Anyone offering a “guaranteed” seat for money is running a scam.