NAPS enrollments jump nearly 50 percent in 2025 26 as reforms reshape apprenticeships

Published on 24 April 2026

Stipends rise and minor offences lose jail risk

Official data cited by ET shows apprentice registrations under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) hit a record 3.06 million in FY’26, up from 2.05 million in FY’25—an increase of 49.3%. The rise is attributed to reforms introduced in 2025-26, including higher NAPS stipends and decriminalizing minor offences to make participation easier.

NAPS registrations reached a record 3.06 million in FY’26
Enrollments rose 49.3% from FY’25 levels
Enhanced NAPS stipends are cited as a key driver
Decriminalizing minor offences is part of the reform push

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NAPS enrollments jump nearly 50 percent in 2025 26 as reforms reshape apprenticeships

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