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The Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2025
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has notified the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025. The amendments to the earlier Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 are aimed at expanding inclusion, formalizing “degree apprenticeship” models, and enhancing stipend norms. These rules come into effect from 11th September 2025, the date of their official publication.
Original publication: 2025-09-16
Degree Apprenticeship, Inclusion & Stipend Overhaul
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has notified amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, effective 11 September 2025 — expanding inclusion, formalising “degree apprenticeship”, and revising stipends.
Key Amendments at a Glance
- New Definition: “Degree Apprenticeship” integrated into degree/diploma curricula.
- New Terms: Institution, Regional Centre, Contractual Staff, PwBD.
- Eligibility: Linked to Schedule IA; degree apprentices need approvals.
- PwBD: Reserved training places, also for optional trades.
- Stipend: Minimum revised across education levels (see table below).
- Multiple Apprenticeships: Max 2; second in different trade; gap required.
- Training Period: Degree & Sandwich practicals count as training.
- Employer Duties: Quarterly reports, portal contracts, PwD quotas.
- Institutions: Tripartite contracts, compliance, monitoring, updates.
- Schedules: IA & VI updated to reflect new norms.
Revised Minimum Stipend Structure (₹/month)
| Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Class 5–9 | ₹6,800 |
| Class 10 | ₹8,200 |
| Class 12 | ₹9,600 |
| State/National Cert. Holder | ₹9,600 |
| Technician (Vocational) / Sandwich | ₹9,600 |
| Diploma Holder / Sandwich (Degree Inst.) | ₹10,900 |
| Graduate / Degree Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
Note: Employers may pay higher than the minimum.
Compliance Direction
Regional and state offices have been instructed to ensure compliance within their jurisdictions, with oversight from the Competent Authority.
What This Means for Stakeholders
- Students: Clearer pathways to combine education with apprenticeships.
- Employers: Added responsibilities incl. PwD quotas & reporting.
- Institutions: Active role in contracts, compliance & monitoring.
Role of Karma Global in Apprenticeship Compliance
Karma Management fulfils apprenticeship requirements under both NAPS and NATS, assisting employers with onboarding, contracts, stipends, compliance documentation and audits.
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