SchemesSaturday, 25 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/25-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
PM Internship Scheme expands to final-year UG and PG students in 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded the PM Internship Scheme on 23 April 2026 to include final-year UG and PG students with NOC-based eligibility.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded the PM Internship Scheme to allow final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply with a No Objection Certificate (NOC), while keeping the age limit at 18 to 25 years.
Key specifics
- Eligibility now covers final-year UG and PG college students from the ongoing third round of the pilot phase.
- Applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their academic institution.
- The scheme gives a monthly stipend of ₹9,000 to selected interns.
- The programme spans 22 economic sectors and offers 42,838 internship opportunities.
- More than 300 participating companies are listed on the central portal.
Exam lens
Question type: scheme facts and eligibility, PM Internship Scheme, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, ₹9,000 stipend, 18–25 years, 42,838 internships. TNPSC may ask which ministry runs the scheme and who became newly eligible in 2026.