Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a Short Term Training delivers focused on NSQF-aligned skill courses designed for school or college dropouts and unemployed youth across India. This Short Term Training (STT) under PMKVY provides industry-relevant training, soft-skills and digital literacy, and connects certified candidates to placement assistance and post-training support. The scheme runs under central and state components and includes provisions for fresh skilling and reskilling to meet labour market needs. PMKVY STT includes add-on modules such as English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE), and bridge courses to align training with national and international standards. Attendance, Aadhaar verification and successful assessment are mandatory for certification and entitlements.
What PMKVY scheme offers
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Target group | School/college dropouts and unemployed youth (first-time learners and those seeking reskilling). |
| Curriculum | NSQF-aligned job roles plus EEE modules (English, Employability & Entrepreneurship). |
| Certification | Assessment and certification after training; certified candidates receive incentives and placement assistance. |
| Mandatory checks | Aadhaar for enrolment and minimum biometric attendance (70% or as specified) to be eligible for assessment. |
Who can apply? (Eligibility)
- Candidate Must be an Indian national.
- Candidates Age between 15 and 45 years (as specified for STT).
- Possess Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-linked bank account for disbursal of incentives.
- Meet any additional job-role specific criteria defined by the awarding body (educational or physical eligibility where applicable).
How to apply (Step-by-step)
- Identify a nearby PMKVY Training Centre through the official Training Centre locator or the Skill India / PMKVY portal to check available job roles and batch start dates at nsdcindia.org/pmkvy-overview.
- Visit the training centre in person or contact the centre SPOC; present Aadhaar and bank details and complete the enrolment and counselling process. The centre will register you on the Skill India digital platform and schedule training and assessments.
- Attend training regularly (minimum attendance required) and complete assessments arranged by the awarding body. On successful certification, the training provider will initiate placement support and release of any eligible incentives.
Typical training durations by job role
| Job role cluster | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Entry level trades (retail, hospitality basics) | 200–300 hours (weeks to months) |
| Technical and trades (welding, electrician basics) | 300–500 hours (1–3 months depending on intensity) |
| Higher NSQF levels & specialized courses | Variable; may include on-the-job training (OJT) components. |
FAQs
Q1: Is Aadhaar mandatory to enrol for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – Short Term Training?
A1: Yes. Aadhaar is mandatory for enrolment and for receiving any monetary incentives or stipends under the scheme.
Q2: What happens if a trainee misses more than the allowed attendance?
A2: Trainees must meet the minimum attendance requirement (typically 70% biometric attendance) to be eligible for assessment and certification. Individual training providers follow the attendance policy specified in scheme guidelines.
Q3: Can a person already employed take STT under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – Short Term Training?
A3: Yes. STT covers both fresh skilling and reskilling for those already in the workforce who need additional or upgraded job roles, subject to job-role specific criteria.
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official PMKVY guidelines (MSDE PDF) | https://www.msde.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/02/PMKVY-4.0-Guidelines_final-copy.pdf |
| NSDC — PMKVY overview | https://nsdcindia.org/pmkvy-overview |
| PMKVY candidate info on Skill India Digital Hub | https://www.skillindiadigital.gov.in/ (search “PMKVY 4.0 candidate guidelines”). |
