India's most structured path to full-time employment. Our nasscom-backed apprenticeship puts you inside a real company with a government stipend, nasscom incentives paid directly to you, and a direct pathway to a permanent job offer.
🏛️NAPS BackedGovt of India scheme💰Govt Stipend via DBTDirect benefit transfer🏅nasscom IT-ITeS SSCSkill standards body📊ABC Credits on APAAR IDnasscom standard🔗7000+ Companies on NAPSNational network
About the Program
Backed by the Government of India
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship initiative. Kloud Course Academy, as an official nasscom IT-ITeS SSC partner, brings you directly into this ecosystem — with NAPS registration, stipend facilitation, and nasscom certification all handled for you.
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Ministry of Skill Development Backed
Your apprenticeship is officially registered and tracked on the national SIDH portal — a permanent, government-verified credential.
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Shared Stipend — Govt Pays Your Share via DBT
The company pays a portion of your monthly stipend; the Government supports the rest via Direct Benefit Transfer directly to your bank account.
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nasscom IT-ITeS SSC Training Standards
nasscom defines the IT skill standards, curriculum, and assessments — ensuring you're trained to actual industry requirements, not textbook theory.
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ABC Credits on APAAR ID Throughout
Your apprenticeship hours earn ABC credits — 1 per 36 hours per nasscom standards — adding to your permanent academic record on APAAR ID.
7,000+
Companies on NAPS portal
3.5L+
Active apprentices nationally
78%
Job conversion rate post-apprenticeship
36mo
Maximum duration extendable to
Candidate Success Journey
Your path determines your full-time employment odds
The Apprenticeship is Level 5 — the final and most powerful step. Candidates who complete all 5 levels achieve a 95% full-time employment rate.
The Kloud Course Apprenticeship is the Level 5 of the nasscom success journey. You arrive with certifications, live projects, and internship experience. We register you on NAPS, match you with a partner company, secure your stipend + nasscom incentives paid directly to you — and put you on the fastest track to a permanent full-time offer with a 78% conversion rate.
What You Gain
6 reasons apprenticeship is your fastest path to a job
Real pay, real company, real job offer — backed by nasscom and the Government of India.
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Monthly Stipend from Day One
Unlike internships, you earn a monthly stipend from day one — company pays a portion, Government supports the rest via DBT directly to your bank.
✦ ₹7,000–₹15,000/month based on role
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nasscom Incentives — Paid to You
As a nasscom IT-ITeS SSC partner, Kloud Course ensures you receive nasscom's direct incentives as an apprentice — cash benefits paid directly to you, on top of your NAPS stipend.
✦ Paid directly to the apprentice
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78% Get a Full-Time Offer
The apprenticeship is a 6–12 month paid trial inside a company. Perform well and 78% of apprentices receive a permanent full-time offer from their host company.
✦ Highest job conversion of any path
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ABC Credits on APAAR ID
Every hour of your apprenticeship earns ABC credits — 1 per 36 hours per nasscom standards — automatically linked to your APAAR ID as a permanent government-recognised credential.
✦ 6-month = ~36 credits on APAAR
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Government-Registered on NAPS
Your apprenticeship is officially registered on the NAPS portal — a Ministry of Skill Development initiative. Government-verified and traceable on Skill India Digital Hub.
✦ Traceable on Skill India Digital Hub
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Dual Certificate: NAPS + nasscom
Receive both a NAPS certificate (Govt of India) and a nasscom IT-ITeS SSC certification — the most credible dual credential any IT candidate in India can carry into a job interview.
✦ NAPS + nasscom dual credential
Stipend & Govt Incentives
You earn a real salary from day one
Under NAPS, your monthly stipend is shared between the company and the Government of India — plus nasscom's direct incentives paid to you.
Job Role
Company
Govt DBT
Total/mo
Full Stack Developer
₹9,000
₹6,000
₹15,000
Cloud Associate
₹8,500
₹5,500
₹14,000
Security Analyst
₹9,000
₹6,000
₹15,000
RPA Developer
₹7,500
₹5,000
₹12,500
IT Software Solutions
₹7,000
₹4,500
₹11,500
IT Customer Care
₹4,500
₹2,500
₹7,000
* Approximate figures based on NAPS & nasscom SSC standards. Actual amounts vary by company and location.
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nasscom IT-ITeS Incentives
As an official nasscom IT-ITeS SSC partner, Kloud Course ensures apprentices receive nasscom's additional incentive payments — paid directly to the apprentice.
Paid directly to the student — not the institute
Applicable on nasscom IT-ITeS certified job roles
Disbursed on successful assessment completion
Over and above your NAPS DBT stipend
⚡ What is Govt DBT?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is the Government of India's system for transferring your stipend share directly to your bank account — no middlemen, no delays. Your NAPS registration is your proof of entitlement.
IT-ITeS Job Roles
nasscom-defined roles you'll train and work in
Every role is aligned with nasscom IT-ITeS SSC's National Occupational Standards (NOS) and NSQF framework.
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Full Stack Developer
End-to-end web development — front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, databases, and deployment pipelines.
ReactNode.jsMongoDBREST APIGit
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Cloud Infrastructure Associate
Design, deploy, and manage cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP for enterprise workloads.
AWSAzureTerraformLinuxDevOps
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Security Analyst
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
SIEMFirewallsVulnerability MgmtOWASP
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IT Software Solutions
Develop, test, and maintain software solutions — full SDLC exposure from requirements to deployment.
JavaPythonSQLTestingAgile
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RPA Developer
Build and deploy Robotic Process Automation bots to automate repetitive business workflows across enterprise systems.
UiPathAutomation AnywhereBlue PrismPython
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IT Customer Care Executive
Handle technical support, service desk operations, and IT helpdesk functions for enterprise customers.
ITILCRM ToolsTicketingMS Office
Companies already engaging apprentices through nasscom's ecosystem
78% of apprentices receive a permanent offer from their host company.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
NAPS sets broad eligibility — almost any student or recent graduate qualifies.
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Age 14–35 Years
NAPS accepts applicants from 14 to 35 years — covering all student and early career stages.
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Class 5th to Post-Graduate
Minimum Class 5th; for IT-ITeS roles, at least Class 10th with domain knowledge is required.
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Valid APAAR ID (Mandatory)
Required for ABC credit linkage. Register at apaar.education.gov.in before applying.
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nasscom Certification / Workshop
At least one nasscom certification or workshop — through Kloud Course or FutureSkills Prime.
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Not in Full-Time Employment
NAPS is for those seeking employment — not for those already in full-time roles.
Why Apprenticeship Wins
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95% Full-Time Employment at Level 5
Candidates who complete the full nasscom journey achieve a 95% full-time employment rate. The apprenticeship is the final, most impactful step.
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You Earn While You Learn
Unlike every other step in your education journey, the apprenticeship pays you monthly from day one — company stipend + Govt DBT + nasscom incentives.
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Govt + nasscom Dual Recognition
You leave with a NAPS certificate (Govt of India) and a nasscom IT-ITeS SSC certification — the most credible dual credential any IT candidate in India can carry.
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Register for Apprenticeship
Our team will reach out within 2 working days to assess your profile and match you with a NAPS-registered employer.
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