National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)

Ministry: Ministry of Human Resource and Development.

About NATS

• There are 126 subject fields for graduate / diploma students for which training is provided.
• National Scheme for providing skill training to Fresh Graduates, Diploma Holders in Engineering and Technology and +2 Vocational pass outs.
• National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is instituted by the Board of Apprenticeship Training/Practical Training, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
• It is a 1 year programme equipping technically qualified youth with practical knowledge and skills required in their field of work.
• During the period of Apprenticeship, the apprentices are paid a stipend amount, 50% of which is reimbursable to the employer from the Government of India.
• At the end of the training period, the Apprentices are issued a Certificate of Proficiency by the Government of India which can be registered at all employment exchanges across India as valid employment experience.
• The apprentices are placed for training at Central,State and Private organizations which have excellent training facilities.

Eligibility Criteria for the NATS portal

• The applicant must be pursuing a higher educational degree or diploma in a technological field.
• Minimum age for the apprenticeship is 16 years.
• Applicants should not be a beneficiary of any other skill development program of the government.
• The applicant should not be a self employed person. Also he/she should not be involved in a business or profession that yields them a taxable income.
• National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme should not be active in any government service.
• The applicant should not be an existing professional in any field.