National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training
Ministry of Education
About This Scheme
"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.
Eligibility
The applicant should be one of the following - - Graduate Engineers - Diploma Holders (Technicians) - 10+2 Vocational Passouts
Benefits
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 3. 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).
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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