There's no specific fund for buying clothes. However, after you start your internship, the Government of India will send you a one-time grant of ₹6,000 to your bank account to help with initial expenses.

Once your internship is completed, the insurance coverage provided under the scheme will lapse.

No, if you leave the internship before finishing, you won't get the monthly allowance. You also won't receive the internship completion certificate.

No, this scheme is exclusively for Indian nationals. International candidates are not eligible to apply.

If you aren't selected in a particular cycle, you can apply again for future cycles of the PM Internship Scheme.

No, you will not receive any financial assistance during any sabbatical or break period.

You can apply for up to three internship options in one application cycle. You can pick these based on your preferred location, sector, and field.

You'll get a chance to intern with leading companies from various sectors across India. These companies might also offer internships in their supply chains or group companies, giving you broad exposure.

Yes, absolutely. If you are enrolled in online, distance, or correspondence learning programs, you are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Yes, after you join and your joining is confirmed, you will receive a monthly assistance of ₹5,000 for the entire 12-month internship duration. This includes ₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from the industry partner.

The internships offered under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme are for a duration of one year, which is 12 months.

A candidate can receive up to two internship offers. You'll need to accept or reject an offer within the given time. It's important to carefully review the internship details in the provisional offer letter before deciding.

Currently, the age requirement for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme is strictly between 21 to 24 years. Any changes or relaxations in the age criteria will be announced officially on the scheme's portal.

No, at least half of your internship period (6 months) must be spent gaining actual work experience in a professional environment. While some training will be part of it, the focus is on real-world job experience.

You can find internships in a wide range of sectors, including IT, Banking, Energy, FMCG, Telecom, Infrastructure, Retail, Pharma, Media, Agriculture, Consulting, Textiles, and Healthcare, among others. This offers diverse career path exploration.

Yes, you can change your three internship preferences as many times as you want before the application deadline. You can withdraw an application and apply for a different one. Once the deadline passes, no changes can be made.

After accepting an offer, your final offer letter will be uploaded on the PMIS portal and also sent to your registered email address.

To receive the initial DBT and monthly allowance, you must have physically joined the internship, your HR must verify your joining, and you need to have an Aadhaar seeded bank account. Ensure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account.

The scheme is designed to provide valuable learning and skill enhancement. While it doesn't guarantee a job, the experience, skills, and professional network you gain will significantly boost your chances of getting a good job in the future.

You have the option to accept or reject any internship offer. If you reject an offer, you can only reapply in the subsequent cycles of the PM Internship Scheme.

Partner companies might offer additional financial assistance or facilities at their discretion. The scheme also provides a one-time grant of ₹6,000 for initial expenses and a monthly assistance of ₹5,000 throughout your internship.