CM Pratigya Yojana (Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana) is the Bihar government’s paid internship scheme for youth aged 18 to 28. It pays a monthly stipend of ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 — depending on qualification — for internships of 3 to 12 months in companies and establishments, with an extra living allowance of ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 a month for interns placed away from home. Applications are made online at the official portal, cmpratigya.bihar.gov.in.
What is CM Pratigya Yojana?
PRATIGYA stands for Promotion of Readiness, Awareness and Technical Insights for Guiding Youth Advancement. The Bihar Cabinet approved the scheme on 1 July 2025 to solve a practical problem: many young people finish Class 12, ITI, a diploma or a degree without any workplace exposure, and unpaid internships are unaffordable for most. The scheme funds that first stretch of on-the-job training.
The government’s rollout targets are specific: about 5,000 beneficiaries in financial year 2025-26, scaling to one lakh youth over the following five years. The scheme portal is live and taking applications, with a helpline at 1800-296-5656. Since this is a new scheme, batch openings and the list of partner companies are notified on the portal from time to time — check it directly rather than relying on forwarded messages.
Stipend and Allowances
| Qualification of intern | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|
| Class 12 pass | ₹4,000 |
| ITI / Diploma | ₹5,000 |
| Graduate / Postgraduate | ₹6,000 |
On top of the stipend, interns who move for the internship get a living allowance for up to three months:
- ₹2,000 per month extra if the internship is outside your home district but within Bihar.
- ₹5,000 per month extra if the internship is outside Bihar.
All payments go directly to the intern’s bank account. The internship itself runs for a minimum of 3 months and can extend up to 12 months, in companies, industrial units and establishments empanelled under the scheme.
Who is Eligible?
- Age: 18 to 28 years.
- Residence: permanent resident of Bihar.
- Qualification: passed Class 12, ITI, diploma, graduation or postgraduation — or trained under a recognised skill development programme.
- A working bank account in the applicant’s name and a valid mobile number for OTP verification.
The stipend slab follows your highest qualification, so a graduate applying is placed in the ₹6,000 slab even if they also hold an ITI certificate.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official portal cmpratigya.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the registration/apply link and enter your mobile number; verify the OTP to create your account.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and district, and upload the documents (see below).
- Choose your internship preferences — sector and location — from the options available in your batch.
- Submit and note your application/registration number. Selection lists and placement offers appear on the same portal login; you accept an offered internship online.
Documents to keep ready: Aadhaar card, qualification certificate/marksheet (Class 12/ITI/diploma/degree), residence certificate of Bihar, bank passbook, passport-size photo, and mobile number linked for OTP.
Scheme at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana (CM PRATIGYA), Government of Bihar |
| Approved | Bihar Cabinet, 1 July 2025 |
| Stipend | ₹4,000 / ₹5,000 / ₹6,000 per month by qualification |
| Extra allowance | ₹2,000 pm (outside home district, within Bihar); ₹5,000 pm (outside Bihar) — up to 3 months |
| Duration | 3 to 12 months |
| Age band | 18–28 years |
| Application fee | Nil — the portal is free to use |
| Portal / helpline | cmpratigya.bihar.gov.in / 1800-296-5656 |
| First-year target | About 5,000 interns (2025-26); 1 lakh over the following five years |
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are screened against the eligibility rules, and shortlisted candidates are matched to internship slots offered by empanelled companies, industrial units and establishments. Matching considers your qualification, preferred sector and district. When a slot is offered, it appears in your portal login — accept it within the stated window, complete joining at the host establishment, and your attendance there triggers the monthly stipend cycle. If you decline or miss an offer, you remain in the pool for later batches, though repeated no-shows can affect your candidature.
Status Check and Practical Points
Log in to the portal with your registered mobile number to see your application stage — registered, verified, shortlisted, or placed. Stipend credits begin after your joining is confirmed by the host establishment and are paid monthly to your bank account. The helpline 1800-296-5656 handles application issues.
Two honest caveats, because the scheme is new. First, seats in the initial phase are limited (5,000 in the first year), so not every eligible applicant gets an immediate placement — keep your login active for later batches. Second, operational details such as the sector-wise list of host companies and batch calendars are notified progressively on the portal; where something is not yet notified, treat portal announcements as the only authoritative word.
If an internship is not the right fit, Bihar’s udyami yojana funds youth who want to start their own enterprise instead, and the berojgari bhatta yojana explains unemployment allowance support during a job search. The full sarkari yojana list is a good map of what else you can combine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much stipend does CM Pratigya Yojana give?
₹4,000 a month for Class 12-pass interns, ₹5,000 for ITI/diploma holders, and ₹6,000 for graduates and postgraduates, for an internship of 3 to 12 months.
Is there extra money for interning away from home?
Yes. Interns placed outside their home district within Bihar get an additional ₹2,000 per month, and those placed outside Bihar get an additional ₹5,000 per month — in both cases for a maximum of three months.
Who can apply for CM Pratigya Yojana?
Permanent residents of Bihar aged 18 to 28 who have passed Class 12, ITI, a diploma, graduation or postgraduation, or completed recognised skill training.
What is the official website for CM Pratigya Yojana?
cmpratigya.bihar.gov.in is the only official portal — registration, selection lists and placement offers all happen there. The helpline is 1800-296-5656.
Is CM Pratigya Yojana a job?
No. It is a time-bound internship with a government-paid stipend, meant to give work experience. There is no guarantee of a job afterwards, though the experience and certificate strengthen job applications.
How many people will get internships under the scheme?
The approved plan covers about 5,000 beneficiaries in 2025-26 and one lakh youth over the following five years, so intake expands in phases.
When does the stipend arrive?
Monthly, by direct transfer to your bank account, after the host establishment confirms your joining and attendance. Delays are usually a verification issue — raise them through the portal login or the helpline.
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