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National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0)
Ministry of Education (Dept. of Higher Education)
One-year on-the-job apprenticeships for degree engineers, diploma holders and vocational graduates, ending with a nationally-recognised certificate.
Eligibility criteria
- Age is 18 years or above
- Graduate engineer, diploma holder, or 10+2 vocational / eligible general-stream graduate
Note: Distinct from NAPS — NATS targets degree/diploma technical graduates. Confirm current stipend values on the portal.
Documents required
- Aadhaar
- Degree / diploma certificate & mark sheets
- Bank account details
- Passport-size photograph & resume
How to apply for National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0)
- 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
- 2Keep the required documents ready: Aadhaar, Degree / diploma certificate & mark sheets, Bank account details, Passport-size photograph & resume.
- 3Apply on the official portal — https://nats.education.gov.in — or through the channel it specifies.
- 4Note the deadline: Open — register on the NATS 2.0 portal; placements year-round.
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