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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

PMKVYCentral schemeMinistry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Check before you apply. PMKVY 4.0 was approved up to March 2026. Courses are still listed, but we could not confirm the terms of its continuation. Check course availability on Skill India Digital Hub.

Free short-term skill training with certification.

Who it is for

Youth and adults aged 15 to 59, including school and college dropouts.

Basic eligibility

  • Indian citizen aged 15 to 59.
  • Meets the basic education requirement of the chosen job role.

Documents usually needed

  • Aadhaar
  • Education certificates
  • Bank account passbook

How to apply

Find a course and training centre on Skill India Digital Hub and enrol.

Official source: skillindiadigital.gov.in

Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.

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