Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) - Complete Details

Central govt. has launched Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for youths. Under this Shreyas Scheme, the govt. provides industry apprenticeship opportunities to youth and helps them get gainful employment and contribute to country's progress. These opportunities are applicable to general graduates who have taken exit in April 2026 through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).

Main objective of SHREYAS Scheme is to improve the employability of Indian youth by providing on the job work exposure and earning of stipend. This is a major effort to make degree students more skilled, capable, employable and aligned to needs of economy.

This programme is primarily for students in degree courses mainly non-technical. It introduces employable skills into their learning and promotes apprenticeship as an integral part of education. Employment support efforts of the government are also linked with the education system so that candidates can get jobs after graduation.

SHREYAS Scheme 2026 Launched by Central Govt.

SHREYAS programme includes initiatives of 3 ministries namely Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. This would be done through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), National Career Service (NCS) and introduction of B.A / B.Sc / B.Com (Professional) courses in the higher educational institutions.

SHREYAS Portal

The Shreyas portal enables educational institutions and industry to make login and provide their respective demand and supply of apprenticeship. Students matching with apprenticeship avenues will be done as per the eligibility criteria. The main focus is that all the general degree students who have passed out in April 2026 will get the opportunity of industry and service sector apprenticeship.

Also, the SSCs have already identified over 100 NSQF aligned job roles and courses in IT / Retail / Logistics / Tourism / Healthcare / BFSI / Electronics / Media / Life Sciences & Management in which the exiting graduates can take under Apprenticeship program. All of these courses remain available from April-May 2026. Around 40 higher educational institutions have already tied up to take up embedded apprenticeship courses. MHRD and MSD&E have also launched 7 degree apprenticeship curriculum which includes BBA & BVOC courses. There are 6 sector skill councils of IT, Retail, Logistics, Tourism, BFSI, Food Processing which have taken the lead. More details are available on the official Ministry of Education page on SHREYAS.

SHREYAS Programme 2026 Details

The complete features and highlights of SHREYAS programme are given below.

Objectives of SHREYAS Scheme

• Improving the employability of students with introduction of employment relevance in the learning process of higher education system.
• To create a functional link between education and industry / service sectors on a sustainable basis.
• To provide skills to the students which are in high demand in a dynamic manner.
• To establish an earn while you learn system in higher education.
• To help business / industry to secure good quality manpower.
• To link student community with the employment creation efforts of the central government.

SHREYAS scheme will operate along with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to make sure apprentices placement up to 10% of total workforce in each business. Sector Skill Council (SSCs) will implement the Shreyas Scheme 2026. This scheme will include Banking Finance Insurance Services (BFSI), Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Logistics, Media, Management Services, ITeS and Apparel sectors.

SHREYAS Scheme Implementation - 3 Tracks

SHREYAS programme will be implemented simultaneously along 3 tracks:-

1. 1st Track - Add-on apprenticeship (Degree apprenticeship)
2. 2nd track - Embedded Apprenticeship
3. 3rd Track - Linking National Career Service with Colleges

SSCs have already identified over 100 areas where apprenticeship opportunities are going to be provided. SSCs along with colleges concerned with the help of their placement cells will identify the industries where students will get apprenticeship opportunities.

Stipend and Financial Support

During the apprenticeship period, students receive a monthly stipend of about ₹6,000 paid by the industry. Under NAPS, the central government shares 25% of the stipend per month, subject to a maximum of ₹1,500 per month, during the apprenticeship period. In addition, an amount up to ₹7,500 is allocated for basic training cost whenever required.

NAPS-2 Extension in 2026

SHREYAS operates along with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). NAPS-2, which concluded on 31 March 2026, has been granted an interim extension up to 30 September 2026 or till approval of the next phase of the scheme, whichever is earlier. This keeps apprenticeship support available for graduates passing out in 2026. More details are available on the official NAPS page of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

How to Apply for SHREYAS Scheme

Students who want to take up apprenticeship under SHREYAS can register through the official portals. The process is explained below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official Apprenticeship Training Portal of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and create a candidate account.

STEP 2 - Complete the registration by entering personal, educational and contact details and upload the required documents.

STEP 3 - Search for apprenticeship opportunities in sectors like IT, Retail, Logistics, Tourism, Healthcare, BFSI, Electronics, Media and Management and apply for suitable job roles.

STEP 4 - Once selected, the apprenticeship contract is generated between the student and the industry, and the monthly stipend is paid by the industry.

FAQ's

What is SHREYAS scheme?

SHREYAS stands for Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills. It is a central government scheme that provides industry apprenticeship opportunities to general graduates through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).

Who is eligible for SHREYAS scheme?

General graduates who have passed out in April from degree courses, mainly non-technical courses like B.A, B.Sc and B.Com, are eligible for apprenticeship opportunities under SHREYAS.

What is the stipend under SHREYAS scheme?

Students get a monthly stipend of about ₹6,000 paid by the industry during the apprenticeship period. Under NAPS, the government reimburses 25% of the stipend, subject to a maximum of ₹1,500 per month, to the employer.

How to apply for SHREYAS scheme?

Students can register on the official Apprenticeship Training Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and apply for apprenticeship opportunities in their chosen sector.