Guides
Schemes
PM Internship
Twelve-month internships in top companies for young people, run by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. As of 2026 it is still running as a pilot, in successive rounds.
DDU-GKY
Free, placement-linked skill training for rural poor youth, run by the Ministry of Rural Development.
PMKVY
The flagship skill-training scheme, offering free short-term training and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification in industry-relevant job roles.
NAPS
Promotes on-the-job apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with the government sharing part of the apprentice's stipend.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students
Financial assistance for SC students studying at the post-matric or post-secondary stage (Class 11 onwards, including professional courses). It is administered by state governments and funded jointly by the Centre and states.
PM-YASASVI
An umbrella of scholarships for OBC, Economically Backward Class (EBC) and De-notified Tribe (DNT) students: pre-matric, post-matric, and top-class school and college education.
NMMSS
Scholarships for meritorious students from economically weaker families to reduce dropouts after Class 8.
PM-Vidyalaxmi
Collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans for students admitted to quality higher education institutions, with a credit guarantee and interest subvention for lower-income families.
PM POSHAN
A free, hot cooked meal on school days for children in government and government-aided schools.
BBBP
A campaign to improve the child sex ratio and promote the survival, protection and education of the girl child. Note: it is an awareness and convergence programme with no direct cash transfer to individuals, so beware of fraudulent forms promising cash under BBBP.
Official websites
Ministry of Education
शिक्षा मंत्रालय
Sets policy for school and higher education, including the National Education Policy and scholarships.
- National Education Policy
- Scholarship schemes
- Higher education institutions
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
जनजातीय कार्य मंत्रालय
Runs welfare, scholarship and forest rights programmes for Scheduled Tribes.
- Scholarships for ST students
- Forest Rights Act information
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Ministry of Minority Affairs
अल्पसंख्यक कार्य मंत्रालय
Runs scholarship, skilling and development schemes for notified minority communities and handles Haj.
- Minority scholarships
- Skill and livelihood schemes
- Haj information
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
युवा कार्यक्रम और खेल मंत्रालय
Runs youth programmes and sports schemes such as Khelo India, NSS and Nehru Yuva Kendras.
- Khelo India
- National Service Scheme
- Sports awards and schemes
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
कौशल विकास और उद्यमशीलता मंत्रालय
Runs skilling programmes, ITIs and apprenticeships, including PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
- Skill training schemes
- ITIs and apprenticeships
- Skill India Digital
Skill India Digital Hub
Digital platform for skill courses, certification, apprenticeships and job opportunities.
- Find skill courses
- Get certificates
- Apprenticeship opportunities
Apprenticeship India
Portal for the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme to find and register for apprenticeships.
- Register as apprentice
- Search apprenticeship opportunities
- Establishment registration
PM Internship Scheme
Portal to apply for internships with top companies under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme.
- Register and apply for internships
- Check eligibility
National Scholarship Portal
One-stop portal to apply for central and state government scholarships and track their status.
- Apply for scholarships
- Check application status
- Institute verification
SWAYAM
Free online courses from school to postgraduate level, with optional certification exams.
- Enrol in free online courses
- Get course certificates
- Transfer credits to university
DIKSHA
National digital learning platform for school students and teachers with textbooks and learning content.
- Access digital textbooks
- Teacher training courses
Academic Bank of Credits
Digital store of academic credits earned by students, linked to APAAR ID, enabling credit transfer between institutions.
- Create APAAR / ABC ID
- View earned credits