PM Internship Scheme opened to final-year graduate and postgraduate students
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 22 April 2026 expanded the eligibility of the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18â25, who must submit a No Objection Certificate from their institution.
Summary
Eligibility for the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) was expanded by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 22 April 2026 to include final-year students of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, in consultation with the Department of Higher Education. Final-year students aged 18â25 can now apply for paid internships in top companies through the PMIS portal, provided they meet existing criteria and submit a No Objection Certificate from their institution confirming the internship will not interfere with academics. The ministry said the change supports the National Education Policy's emphasis on experiential learning and employability.
Key facts
- Change
- Final-year UG and PG students now eligible (pilot phase of PMIS)
- Age
- 18â25 years
- Requirement
- NOC from institution (HoD, Dean, Principal or T&P Officer)
- Ministry
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with Department of Higher Education
- Link
- National Education Policy â experiential learning
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which ministry administers the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, whose eligibility was expanded to final-year students in April 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C â Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded PMIS eligibility, in consultation with the Department of Higher Education.
Under the April 2026 change to the PM Internship Scheme, final-year students applying must submit:
Show answer
Correct answer: A â A No Objection Certificate from their institution
Students must submit a No Objection Certificate from their institution confirming the internship will not interfere with academic requirements.