Sarkari Yojana
Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) Scheme
About Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) Scheme
The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), runs the “Flexible Memorandum Of Understanding (Flexi-MOU) Scheme” to serve both industry and trainees, letting enterprises train candidates according to their own skill requirements. It gives trainees industry-aligned training with exposure to market demand and current technology. DGT implements the scheme jointly with Industrial Training Partners (ITPs) and Regional Directorates of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RDSDEs), following an Employer Skills model in which industries run in-house training using their own infrastructure and faculty. The scheme allows flexibility in course design, curriculum, trainee selection, and assessment based on industry needs, while ensuring structured training, e-National Trade Certificate (e-NTC) certification, and placement tracking. It also brings in reforms aligned with the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) and examination systems.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Enterprise / Organization:
The applicant must be an industry registered under…
The applicant must be an industry registered under Central/State/UT law with an annual turnover above ₹100,00,00,000/- and positive net worth over the last 3 fiscal years; OR a Medium Enterprise registered under MSME, with plant/machinery or equipment investment not exceeding ₹50,00,00,000/- and annual turnover not exceeding ₹250,00,00,000/-; OR a start-up registered under Central/State/UT law with annual turnover above ₹50,00,00,000/- and positive net worth over the last 3 fiscal years.
The applicant must be a reputed industry recommended,…
The applicant must be a reputed industry recommended, or nominated, by the District Skill Committee.
The applicant must be a Central or State…
The applicant must be a Central or State Government undertaking, a Public Sector Establishment, a Central Sector Establishment, or a Government training institution. Skill Universities:
The applicant must be a Skill University approved…
The applicant must be a Skill University approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The applicant must be a Skill University set…
The applicant must be a Skill University set up under a State Legislature Act.
The applicant must ensure trainees are sent to…
The applicant must ensure trainees are sent to eligible enterprises/organisations for the industry-training component within the university's jurisdiction. Trainee Eligibility:
The applicant must meet the minimum qualification, age,…
The applicant must meet the minimum qualification, age, and other conditions set out in the Industrial Training Partner's (ITP) course curriculum.
The applicant must meet the minimum age required…
The applicant must meet the minimum age required for industry employment or apprenticeship engagement on completing training. Additional Conditions: The ITP must train at least 100 trainees per year under the scheme.
Benefits Provided
Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For Participating Enterprises:
Manpower trained to customised content and curriculum matching…
Manpower trained to customised content and curriculum matching their needs.
Freedom to choose which candidates to train
Freedom to choose which candidates to train. For Trainees:
Training in industry-relevant courses carrying strong employment potential
Training in industry-relevant courses carrying strong employment potential.
Interaction with experienced industry experts/professionals
Interaction with experienced industry experts/professionals.
Exposure to industry shop floors and a work…
Exposure to industry shop floors and a work environment with the latest equipment.
A possible job with the employer and wider…
A possible job with the employer and wider employment opportunities within the sector. Conditions / Aspects:
The Industrial Training Partner (ITP) must train at…
The Industrial Training Partner (ITP) must train at least 100 trainees a year.
The ITP must place at least 50% of…
The ITP must place at least 50% of successful trainees.
The ITP can set its own fee structure
The ITP can set its own fee structure.
The ITP may offer a stipend during training
The ITP may offer a stipend during training. Validity: The MoU runs for 10 years, extendable in 5-year blocks.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Registration certificate of the enterprise/skill university
Registration certificate of the enterprise/skill university.
Profile of the Chairman/President/Promoter/Director/Vice Chancellor
Profile of the Chairman/President/Promoter/Director/Vice Chancellor.
Audited balance sheet for the last three years
Audited balance sheet for the last three years.
Annual turnover certificate for the last three years…
Annual turnover certificate for the last three years (not applicable for Skill Universities).
Documentation showing the number of employees
Documentation showing the number of employees.
Documentary proof of industry tie-ups (for Skill Universities)
Documentary proof of industry tie-ups (for Skill Universities).
Photographs/layout of the training centre (classrooms, workshops, facilities)
Photographs/layout of the training centre (classrooms, workshops, facilities).
Proposed curriculum
Proposed curriculum.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
The applicant (Enterprise/Organisation/Skill University) prepares a proposal covering…
The applicant (Enterprise/Organisation/Skill University) prepares a proposal covering course, duration, batch size, infrastructure, and training centres.
The applicant submits the application offline to the…
The applicant submits the application offline to the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
DGT reviews the application and may seek clarifications…
DGT reviews the application and may seek clarifications from the applicant.
DGT may inspect the proposed training centres to…
DGT may inspect the proposed training centres to verify infrastructure and facilities.
DGT evaluates the proposal and grants approval
DGT evaluates the proposal and grants approval.
The applicant signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
The applicant signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DGT within 30 days of approval.
The applicant develops and finalises the course curriculum…
The applicant develops and finalises the course curriculum per industry requirements.
The applicant begins admissions only for approved courses…
The applicant begins admissions only for approved courses and draws up a training calendar.
The applicant selects trainees under its own criteria…
The applicant selects trainees under its own criteria and completes admissions.
The applicant uploads trainee enrolment details on the…
The applicant uploads trainee enrolment details on the scheme website within a fortnight of admission.
The applicant conducts training through classroom and industry…
The applicant conducts training through classroom and industry components per the approved curriculum.
The applicant conducts practical and formative assessments, while…
The applicant conducts practical and formative assessments, while DGT conducts the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
DGT issues the e-National Trade Certificate (e-NTC) to…
DGT issues the e-National Trade Certificate (e-NTC) to successful trainees.
The applicant must place at least 50% of…
The applicant must place at least 50% of successful trainees and track them for 1 year.
The applicant sets up a grievance redressal mechanism…
The applicant sets up a grievance redressal mechanism for trainees, with unresolved issues escalated to DGT.
Official Application & Website
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