National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 2024: Online Registration

The Board of Apprenticeship Training/Practical Training, Ministry of Human Resource Development, India, manages the National Apprentice Training Scheme (NATS). It is a national program that provides skill practice to newly qualified engineering and technology graduates and diploma holders. In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Over 3,000 crores will be provided for this in the next five years. The NATS Online Portal will be used by the majority of state and federal government organizations to provide Apprenticeship Training. Read below to check the detailed information related to National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 2024 like Highlights, Objectives, Features, Benefits, Eligibility Criteria, Application Procedures, login, and much more.  

About National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme in India is a one-year program that provides technically skilled youth with the practical knowledge and skills they need in their field of work. It is offered by the government, state governments, and private organizations. Every year, the central government will teach a large number of young people under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Organizations provide apprentices with training at their places of employment. The national apprenticeship program is a great way to get a range of different types of training all in one place. Applicants are paid a stipend during the internship, with the government reimbursing the employer for half of it. On the National Apprenticeship Training website, you can find a variety of courses. There are a variety of skill-building and development programs available to all students in the country. 

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Highlights of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

Scheme Name	National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)
Initiated by	Ministry of Education, Government of India
Conducting Body	Instituted by Boards of Apprenticeship Training / Practical Training
Language	नेशनल अप्रेंटिसशिप ट्रेनिंग स्कीम
Name of State	All India
Scheme under	Central Government
Beneficiaries	Students
Scheme Objective	Providing training
Major Benefit	National Scheme for granting skill practice
Official Website	http://portal.mhrdnats.gov.in/

Objectives of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 

The National Apprenticeship Training Program allows trainees to broaden the information about their discipline while also learning technical and vocational skills that are rarely discussed during their academic careers. The scheme’s focus is to create and enhance such skill sets in recent graduates to help them obtain decent jobs and placements. The trainees get hands-on experience with the machines’ mechanisms and work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. This will also assist applicants in finding better job opportunities. Numerous private and public organizations can hire applicants who have completed their apprenticeships through NATS. Apprenticeship trainees at NATS gain not only technical skills and knowledge, but also work ethics, culture, and organizational skills.

Benefits of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 

Some of the key benefits of the scheme are as follows:

• The national apprenticeship training program, which is available to students across the country, has several advantages:
• For all Indian students, the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is a one-year program.
• The program provides them with the practical knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their field.
• It provides technical training to the country’s youth.
• Apprentices are paid a stipend during their apprenticeship, with the government of India reimbursing the employer for half of the stipend.
• Organizations provide training to apprentices at their places of employment.
• Apprentices learn the job quickly and competently thanks to well-trained managers and well-developed training modules.

Features of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme  

Some of the key features of the scheme are as follows:

• For graduate/diploma students, there are 126 subject fields in which training is available.
• It is a one-year program that provides technically skilled youth with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a competitive field.
• Fresh Graduates, Diploma Holders in Engineering and Technology, and +2 Vocational Passouts are all eligible for a national scheme that provides skill training.
• Apprentices are paid a stipend during their apprenticeship, with the government of India reimbursing the employer for half of the stipend.
• The apprenticeship training method guarantees that trainees are always available in the workplace.
• A one-year program that equips young people with the functional knowledge and abilities needed in their field of work.
• The organizations can pay the apprentices an amount that is greater or equal to the Indian government’s least allowance amount.
• Subject fields have been assigned for the categories of Graduate/Technician Apprentices and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices, with optional trades also available under this scheme.
• The relevant department will issue a training certificate after the Apprenticeship is completed successfully.

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 2024 Statistics

Students	1074673
Institutions	2669
Industries	13813

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants who want to apply for the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme must fulfill the eligibility criteria put forward by the Government of India. The eligibility criteria for National Apprenticeship Training Scheme are as follows:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• A candidate must be at least 16 years old.
• The candidate must be pursuing a technological higher education degree or diploma.
• Candidates must not be a participant in any other government-sponsored skill development program.
• There must be no work experience on the applicant’s resume.
• A self-employed candidate is ineligible. He/she must also avoid engaging in any business or profession that generates taxable income.
• The candidate must not currently work as a professional in any field.
• In any government service, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme must not be active.

Required Documents 

While filling up the application form for National Apprenticeship Training Scheme some important documents will be needed by the applicants, make sure to keep them handy. The documents required for National Apprenticeship Training Scheme are as follows: 

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Valid Passport
• Driving License
• Voter ID Card
• Telephone bill
• Utility bill
• Property tax bill

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Steps to Apply for Scheme 2024

Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to apply for the Scheme

• First of all, go to the official website of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 

• The homepage of the website will open on the screen
• Click on the Enroll button

• Once you will click on the Enroll button, a new page will open on the screen with different options like Eligibility Check, Questionnaire & Guidelines, Enrollment Form, and Preview & Confirm sections
• Now, in the Eligibility Check section, select I am a Student from the drop-down list
• After that, a new page will open on the screen with the more student-related question
• Answer the questions to check the eligibility for the NATS program
• If all the eligibility requirements are satisfied, then Congrats! The message will display on the screen
• However, if the eligibility requirements are not satisfied, then Sorry! You are not eligible to enroll in this apprentice Program message will be displayed on the screen
• Enter the required details and click on the Save button to proceed further to the Questionnaire & Guidelines section
• Now, read all the guidelines, required enrolment documents, and the terms and conditions 
• After that, accept the terms and conditions and click on the continue button to proceed further
• Now, the Enrollment Form section will open on the screen with Personal Information, Education Details, and Training Preferences tabs
• Select all the required details and click on the preview button
• Once you will click on the preview button, the Preview & Confirm section will open on the screen
• Now, review and recheck all the entered details and click on the Submit button
• Once you will click on the Submit button, the complete page will open on the screen with your Email ID, User ID, and Password details
• Finally, click on the Close & Continue button and then take out its printout for future reference

Steps to Login on the Portal 

Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to Login into the Portal 

• First of all, go to the official website of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
• The homepage of the website will open on the screen
• Click on the Login Button.

• Once you will click on the Login button, the login page will open on the screen
• Now, enter your registered User Id and the Password
• After that enter the captcha code
• Finally, click on the login button to get logged in to your registered account

Steps to Search Institutions list

Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to the Search Institutions list

• First of all, go to the official website of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
• The homepage of the website will open on the screen
• Click on the Institution tab

• A new page will open on the screen
• Now, under the Info Corner section, click on the list of institution 

• A new page will open on the screen with the list of Institutions
• You can search the institute by name, district, course, state, or type

Steps to Post a Query 

Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to Post a Query 

• First of all, go to the official website of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 
• The homepage of the website will open on the screen
• Click on the Post a query option
• A new page will open on the screen
• Enter your name, mobile number, email id, and query
• Finally, click on the post a query button to submit your query

 Contact Us

For further details or in case of any query or complaint related to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme, feel free to contact at the below-given details:

Phone	Fax	Email
Northern Region
0512 – 2584056/2584057/ 2580349	0512 – 2581504/2584052	admin@boatnr.org,info@boatnr.org
Southern Region
+91-44-22542235 / 22542236 Ext: 248, 243 Toll-Free no:18004252239	+91-44-22541563	Student:studentquery@boat-srp.com Industry:industryquery@boat-srp.com Institution:studentquery@boat-srp.com
Eastern Region
+91-33-23370750 / 23370751	+91-33-23216814	inf@bopter.gov.in
Western Region
+91-22-24055635 / 24053682 Toll Free no:1800-222-060 (only for Students)	+91-22-24055923	Students:natscounselling.boatwr@gmail.com

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