National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is instituted by Board of Apprenticeship Training/Practical
Training, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It is a National Scheme for
providing skill training to Fresh Graduates, Diploma Holders in Engineering and Technology and +2
Vocational pass outs. Trained managers with well developed training modules ensure that Apprentices learn
the job quickly and completely. During the period of Apprenticeship, the apprentices are paid a stipend
amount, 50% of which is reimbursable to the employer from Government of India.

What is Apprentceship ?

Apprenticeship is an agreement between a person (an apprentice) who wants to learn a skill and an
employer who needs a skilled worker.
The Apprentices are taught the latest applications, processes and methodologies in their respective fields
of work from some of the most renowned organizations in India.
This also acts as a transition phase for a school/college student from a classroom to a working
background.
The Apprentice also learns soft skills, work culture, ethics and organizational behavior while undergoing
training.

About NATS

It is a 1 year programme equipping technically qualified youth with practical knowledge and skills required in
their field of work.
The Apprentices are imparted training by the organizations at their place of work. Trained managers with well
developed training modules ensure that Apprentices learn the job quickly and completely.
During the period of Apprenticeship, the apprentices are paid a stipend amount, 50% of which is reimbursable
to the employer from Government of India.
At the end of the training period, the Apprentices are issued a Certificate of Proficiency by the Government of
India which can be registered at all employment exchanges across India as valid employment experience.
The apprentices are for training at Central, State and Private organizations which have excellent training
facilities.

Benefits of NATS to Students

There are 126 subject fields for graduate / diploma students for which training is provided. The period of
training is one year. Stipend is paid during the training period, 50% of which is reimbursed to the employer by
Government of India.
Students can register for apprenticeship training through the NATS web portal link given below. Students are
advised to attend the Apprenticeship Fairs that are held periodically to get selected for training. Selection of
apprentices for apprenticeship training is the employer’s prerogative.