National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training 2026: Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

Run by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, the National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training (NSAT) bridges the practical skill gap for young professionals across about 10,000 industrial establishments. The initiative is supervised across the country by four Regional Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical Training (BOATs/BOPT) located in Mumbai, Kanpur, Chennai, and Kolkata in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates undertake 12 months of structured on-the-job training with a monthly stipend jointly funded by the Central Government and the employer.

Benefits

• One-year apprenticeship training period in an industrial establishment.
• Engineering Graduates receive a monthly stipend of ₹4,984.
• Technicians (Diploma holders) receive a monthly stipend of ₹3,542.
• 10+2 Vocational pass-outs receive a monthly stipend of ₹2,758.
• The stipend is shared on a 50:50 basis between the Central Government and the employer.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be an Engineering Graduate, or
• Applicant must be a Diploma Holder (Technician), or
• Applicant must be a 10+2 Vocational pass-out.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Valid personal email ID
• Mobile number
• Passport size photograph (JPEG format, less than 1 MB)
• Aadhaar-seeded or mapped bank account details
• Qualifying Degree or Provisional Certificate (PDF format, less than 1 MB)
• First page of bank passbook or bank account statement (PDF format, less than 1 MB)

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and click on 'Student' from the top ribbon.
2. 2Select 'Student Register' to navigate to the online registration form.
3. 3Fill in mandatory profile details including basic data, Aadhaar number, educational qualifications, communication address, bank info, and training preferences.
4. 4Review all filled information carefully and click 'SUBMIT' to complete the registration.
5. 5Browse through apprenticeship vacancy advertisements displayed on your candidate dashboard and apply for suitable roles.
6. 6Check the status of your submissions inside the application management section.
7. 7Accept the contract offer issued by the establishment so that it is forwarded to the respective BOAT for final approval.
8. 8Once approved by BOAT, download the apprenticeship contract and begin your training.

Frequently asked questions