Ministry of Corporate Affairs Hosts Open House for PM Internship Scheme

21 Mar 2025 CW Team

In a continued effort to support aspiring candidates for the PM Internship Scheme, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) successfully hosted its second Candidate Open House on 19th March 2025. This initiative is part of MCA’s ongoing commitment to addressing candidate queries and concerns throughout the application phase.

Key Highlights of the Open House: Regular Candidate Engagement: MCA will host these Open Houses weekly to provide candidates with real-time responses to their questions.

Structured Query Resolution: Candidates were encouraged to submit queries in advance via a dedicated link to ensure focused discussions. For this session, 340 responses were collected beforehand, following the 423 received in the inaugural session on 10th March. Live questions were also addressed to ensure comprehensive support.

Expert-Led Session: The session featured Senior MCA officials, Deputy Director Nitin Phartyal, representatives from BISAG (the technical partner for the MCA on this project), and members of the Project Management Team.

Common Queries Addressed: Selection process & eligibility criteria. Sector-specific opportunities within the scheme. Internship timelines and benefits.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs remains committed to fostering transparency, open communication, and a smooth application experience for candidates across the country. Through these weekly Open Houses, MCA aims to empower and guide young professionals towards a rewarding journey under the PM Internship Scheme.

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