Flexi-MoU Scheme 2026: Industry Training, e-NTC & Placement Support

At a glance

About the scheme

Introduced by the Directorate General of Training under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the Flexi-MoU Scheme follows an Employer Skills model where companies utilise their own infrastructure and staff to train candidates. The initiative bridges the divide between classroom learning and industrial demands by giving partners the freedom to tailor curricula, conduct practical assessments, and train candidates using modern technology. Enrolled trainees gain real-world shop floor experience and receive a formal e-National Trade Certificate, while participating enterprises build a trained workforce tailored to their operational requirements.

Benefits

• Customised industry-aligned training focused on market-relevant skills and modern technology.
• Extensive exposure to real shop floor environments, modern equipment, and industry professionals.
• Award of an e-National Trade Certificate (e-NTC) issued by the Directorate General of Training upon successful completion.
• Mandatory placement support ensuring at least 50% of successful trainees secure employment.
• Potential stipend support during the training duration at the discretion of the Industrial Training Partner.
• Freedom for participating enterprises to design customised courses and choose trainees.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Industries registered under Central/State/UT laws with an annual turnover exceeding ₹100,00,00,000/- and positive net worth over the last 3 fiscal years.
• Medium Enterprises registered under MSME with investment in plant and machinery up to ₹50,00,00,000/- and annual turnover up to ₹250,00,000/-.
• Start-ups registered under Central/State/UT laws with an annual turnover exceeding ₹50,00,00,000/- and positive net worth over the last 3 fiscal years.
• Reputed industries recommended or nominated by the District Skill Committee.
• Central or State Government undertakings, Public Sector Establishments, Central Sector Establishments, or Government training institutions.
• UGC-approved Skill Universities or Skill Universities established under a State Legislature Act (with industry tie-ups within their jurisdiction).
• Partner organisations must commit to training a minimum of 100 trainees per annum.
• Trainees must meet the minimum qualification, age, and criteria specified in the course curriculum and industry employment norms.

Documents required

• Registration Certificate of Enterprise or Skill University
• Profile of Chairman, President, Promoter, Director, or Vice Chancellor
• Audited balance sheets for the last three fiscal years
• Annual turnover certificate for the last three years (not applicable for Skill Universities)
• Documentary proof indicating the number of employees
• Documentary proof of industry tie-ups (for Skill Universities)
• Photographs and layout plans of the training centre (classrooms, workshops, facilities)
• Proposed course curriculum

How to apply

1. 1Draft a formal proposal containing details of the proposed courses, duration, batch size, infrastructure, and training centres.
2. 2Submit the proposal along with required documents offline to the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
3. 3Respond to any queries from the DGT and facilitate physical inspection of the proposed training facilities if requested.
4. 4Sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DGT within 30 days of receiving official approval.
5. 5Finalise the training curriculum, prepare the training schedule, and admit eligible candidates according to specified criteria.
6. 6Upload the enrolment records of admitted candidates to the scheme portal within 14 days of admission.
7. 7Conduct classroom and shop floor training, carry out internal practical assessments, and ensure trainees sit for the DGT Computer-Based Test.

Frequently asked questions