National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training

Description
"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.

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).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be one of the following -
2. - Graduate Engineers
3. - Diploma Holders (Technicians)
4. - 10+2 Vocational Passouts

Application Process
Step 1: 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.
In the registration page, fill in the follow…
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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.
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).
After filling in all the mandatory fields, scroll to the bottom of the page, review the details, and click "SUBMIT".
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.
Application status can be checked in the application management section.
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.
Once a student's contract is created, their profile is locked, preventing further applications. Profile changes require a request to BOAT.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Valid Personal Email ID
• Mobile number
• Passport size photograph (Format: JPEG, Size: Less than 1 MB)
• Aadhaar seeded/mapped Bank account details
• Qualifying Degree / Provisional Certificate (Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB)
• First page of Bank passbook / Bank account statement (Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many Regional Boards of Apprenticeship oversee this scheme, and where are they located?
A: There are four Regional Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical (BOATs/BOPT) located in Mumbai, Kanpur, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Q: What is the primary source of funding for the monthly stipends given to apprentices?
A: The monthly stipend is shared equally between the Central Government and the employer.

Q: How can students track the status of their apprenticeship applications?
A: Students can check the application status in the application management section of the portal.

Q: Who created the Central Apprenticeship Council, and what is its role?
A: The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) is a statutory body created under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and it plays a vital role in establishing guidelines for the scheme.

Q: Can apprentices change their profile details after their contract is created?
A: No, once a student's contract is created, their profile is locked, preventing further profile changes.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for individuals applying for apprenticeships?
A: Are there any age restrictions for individuals applying for apprenticeships?

Q: Can students choose their preferred field and location for apprenticeship?
A: Yes, students can select their preferred field and location for apprenticeship during the registration process.

Q: What are the main categories of individuals who can benefit from this apprenticeship program?
A: Graduate engineers, diploma holders (Technicians), and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs are the main categories eligible for this apprenticeship program.

Q: Is there a specific time frame for the apprenticeship training period?
A: Yes, apprentices undergo a one-year apprenticeship training period.

Q: What are the essential documents required for the registration process?
A: The necessary documents include Aadhaar card, a valid personal email ID, mobile number, a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar-seeded/mapped bank account details, and qualifying degree/provisional certificate.

Q: Can you provide the monthly stipend for Technicians participating in the apprenticeship program?
A: Technicians receive a monthly stipend of [?]3,542.

Q: What is the stipend amount for 10+2 Vocational pass-outs during their apprenticeship?
A: 10+2 Vocational pass-outs receive a monthly stipend of [?]2,758.