Objectives

• Provide industry-aligned short-term skill training to unemployed youth and dropouts.

• Impart soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial & digital literacy along with technical training.

• Certify trainees against National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and assist placements.

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Indian nationals only.

• Target group: School/college dropouts or unemployed youth; freshers without prior formal training.

• Age limit: Typically 15–45 years (check specific course/TP notification for exact cut-offs).

• Income limit: Generally no standard national income cap for STT — however, specific special projects or state components may set criteria. Always check the particular training centre or project notification.

• Other conditions: Trainees must meet any entry requirements for the chosen job role (e.g., minimum education or physical fitness if specified by the job role).

Benefits of the Scheme

• Free training in NSQF-aligned job roles (training fees covered under the scheme).

• Certification on successful assessment against NSQF standards.

• Placement assistance by Training Providers (TPs); some payouts/incentives are linked to placements as per norms.

• Course duration & structure: STT courses usually range from ~300 to 600 hours (PMKVY 4.0 guidance); earlier versions sometimes used shorter durations — check current course details before applying.

• Special provisions: Some special projects target women, SC/ST or disadvantaged groups — benefits vary by project/state.

Documents Required

Typical documents trainees are asked to submit at registration (formats & naming suggested):

• Aadhaar card / Aadhaar enrolment slip — Aadhaar.pdf (PDF). NSDC India

• Education certificate (10th/12th/ITI/diploma) — EducationCertificate.jpg or .pdf.

• Passport photo (JPEG) — Photo.jpg (keep <200 KB).

• Bank passbook / cancelled cheque (for reward disbursal) — BankDetails.pdf.

• Mobile number & email for registration/communication.

• Any project/state-specific certificate (e.g., income or caste certificate) if required.

File format & tips: Prefer .pdf for documents, .jpg/.png for photos. Use short names (no spaces), e.g., Aadhaar.pdf, Photo.jpg. Keep files below 2 MB unless site specifies otherwise. MSDE

How to Apply

Online process (typical)

1. Find a nearby PMKVY Training Centre (TC) or approved Training Partner (TP). Use the PMKVY official portal or state skill portals to locate centres.

2. Register at the TC or on the PMKVY portal (if the TP offers direct portal registration). Provide Aadhaar, mobile, educational details.

3. Attend training for the selected job role (duration per course). Complete assessments.

4. Assessment & Certification: After training, assessment is conducted by designated assessors; successful candidates receive certification and may get incentive/reward disbursal.

5. Placement assistance is provided by TPs; keep sharing updated contact details and bank info for payouts. NSDC India

Link text + URL: “Apply / Find Training Centre — PMKVY official” → https://www.pmkvyofficial.org (or check your State Skill/TP page).

Offline process

• Some TCs accept walk-in registration; visit the training centre with original documents and photocopies. Confirm seat availability & batch start date with the TP. LSSSDC

Tips

• Keep Aadhaar, education proofs and bank details ready.

• File sizes: typically below 2 MB; follow TP portal limits.

• Avoid multiple registrations for the same batch (can lead to rejection).

• Verify TP accreditation (ask for TP/TC code) before joining.

Important Dates

• Application start date / batch start: Varies by Training Partner and state; PMKVY runs continuous batches across the year. Check the TP/State page or PMKVY announcements for exact batch start dates. skills.gujarat.gov.in

• Last date: Not fixed nationally — depends on the specific project/batch. Always confirm with the TC/TP.

Application Fee

• No Fee for training under PMKVY STT (training is provided free under the scheme when conducted under the scheme’s approved TCs). However, verify with the TP — some special projects may have different terms.

Selection Process

• Registration & screening by TP.

• Training delivery as per NSQF job role curriculum.

• Assessment by empanelled assessors (external/third-party assessors).

• Certification for passing candidates.

• Placement assistance & payout (incentives linked per scheme guidelines and placement outcomes).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting incomplete or unclear documents.

• Not verifying TP/TC accreditation (check TP code).

• Missing batch start dates or not attending required sessions.

• Uploading wrong file formats or exceeding file size limits.

• Assuming automatic placement — maintain communication with TP and actively apply for jobs.

Comparison with Similar Schemes

• PMKVY (STT) vs RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): STT trains fresh learners; RPL certifies existing skills of working/informal workers. PMKVY STT provides full training while RPL focuses on assessment & certification.

• PMKVY vs Other State Skill Missions: States may run their own free training programmes — PMKVY is central and NSQF-aligned with national certification and placement linkage.