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National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) — paid training for graduates and diploma holders
Government of India (Ministry of Education)
Overview
Under this Ministry of Education scheme, graduates, diploma holders and technically qualified youth get practical training in industry.
A monthly stipend is paid during training, and the government reimburses 50% of it to the employer. Trainees gain real industry experience and a certificate recognised across industries — improving the employability of technical students.
Fresh (not previously employed or trained under the scheme) Indian graduates and diploma holders can register and apply on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in).
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of India (Ministry of Education)
- Scheme type
- Employment & Skills, Students & Education
- Place of posting / area
- All India
- Application mode
- Online
- Important dates
- Applications accepted year-round
Benefits
- On-the-job training for graduates and diploma holders
- Monthly stipend during training
- Government reimburses 50% of the stipend to employers
- Exposure to a real industry environment
- Certificate recognised across industries
Eligibility
- Graduates, diploma holders or technical students
- Freshers (not previously employed or trained under the scheme)
- Must register on the NATS portal
- Indian citizen
How to apply
- Register on the NATS portal
- Search and apply for apprenticeship openings
- The employer selects candidates
- Begin apprenticeship training
- Receive stipend and certificate
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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