National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training

"National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training" of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education is overseen by four Regional Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical (BOATs/BOPT) in Mumbai, Kanpur, Chennai, and Kolkata. The scheme offers practical training to graduate engineers, diploma holders (Technicians), and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs in approximately 10,000 industrial establishments. This program operates in compliance with guidelines established by the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), a statutory body created under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The primary goal is to bridge the gap in practical experience for fresh Graduate Engineers, Diploma holders, and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs. The apprentices undergo a one-year training period, receiving a monthly stipend shared equally between the Central Government and the Employer.

1. The apprentices undergo a one-year Apprenticeship Training period.
2. Apprentices receive a monthly stipend during their training.

• Engineering Graduate: ₹4,984 per month

• Technicians: ₹3,542 per month

• 10+2 Vocational pass-outs: ₹2,758 per month

  1. The stipend is shared equally between the Central Government and the employer, with the employer initially paying the full stipend and later claiming 50% reimbursement from the Central Government through the respective Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical (BOATs/BOPT).

The applicant should be one of the following -

• Graduate Engineers
• Diploma Holders (Technicians)
• 10+2 Vocational Passouts

Online

Step 1: Registration

Visit the Official Portal of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. In the top ribbon, click "Student". On the next page, click "Student Register". You will be redirected to the Registration Page.

Step 2: Basic Profile

In the registration page, fill in the following mandatory fields: Basic Details (Name, Father/mother's Name, Aadhar Number), Educational Details (Course/Institute Details), Communication Information (Address, Mobile Number), Bank Details For Stipend Reception, Training Preferences (Field and Location for Apprenticeship).

Step 3: Review and Submit

After filling in all the mandatory fields, scroll to the bottom of the page, review the details, and click "SUBMIT".

Step 4: Contract Management

You can find apprenticeship advertisements on the dashboard. The details like title, description, duration, location, skills required, and qualifications needed to apply are visible to the student. Apply for a suitable apprenticeship opportunity.

Step 5: Track the Application Status

Application status can be checked in the application management section.

Step 6: Contract Acceptance

Students must accept the contract request from the establishment before sending a request to BOAT for final confirmation. Once accepted, the contract request is sent to BOAT for approval. Students can download and engage in the apprenticeship program.

Step 6: Profile Locking

Once a student's contract is created, their profile is locked, preventing further applications. Profile changes require a request to BOAT.