What you get
Course Categories and Incentives | DeepSkilling – Paid Pathway | Incentive Threshold: Post successful course completion and certification, the maximum incentive per Deep Skilling course is limited to 50% of the course fee paid by the Subscriber/beneficiary, up to ₹8,000 (inclusive of all applicable taxes). | Assessment Reimbursement: ₹600 for every successful certification up to the threshold of ₹8,000. | DeepSkilling – Free Pathway | Incentive Threshold: Post successful course completion and certification, the incentive is ₹1,000, provided the Subscriber/beneficiary enrols for the next paid course with a cost greater or equal to ₹1,000 (including applicable taxes). | Assessment Reimbursement: ₹600, provided the Subscriber/beneficiary enrols for the next paid course with a cost greater or equal to ₹1,000 (including applicable taxes). | Bridge Courses | Incentive Threshold: Post successful course completion and certification, the maximum incentive per course is limited to 50% of the course fee paid by the Subscriber/beneficiary, up to ₹3,000 (inclusive of all applicable taxes). | Assessment Reimbursement: ₹600 for every successful certification up to the threshold of ₹3,000. | Foundation Courses | Incentive Threshold: The maximum incentive per course is limited to 50% of the course fee paid by the Subscriber/beneficiary, up to ₹3,000 (inclusive of all applicable taxes). | Assessment Reimbursement: ₹600 for every successful certification up to the threshold of ₹3,000. | Maximum Incentive | A Subscriber can enrol in multiple courses across different categories. However, the maximum incentive for a Subscriber/beneficiary is capped at ₹12,000, subject to specific conditions in the respective course categories. | Payment Schedule | The incentive will be credited to the applicant's bank account within 30 days of submitting the application.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Can a learner apply for incentives before completing the course?
No, the incentives are provided after successful course completion and certification.
Is there a limit to the number of courses one can enroll in simultaneously?
There's no specified limit on the number of courses one can enroll in. Learners can choose multiple courses simultaneously based on their preferences.
Is there a verification process after signing up, and how long does it take?
Yes, there's a verification process. After signing up, you'll receive a verification email, and the duration for verification typically depends on your email response time.
Are there any prerequisites for signing up on the FutureSkills Prime platform?
To sign up, you need to provide your name, email address, and phone number. It's a straightforward process without specific prerequisites.
How is the incentive amount disbursed to learners? Is it a one-time payment?
The incentive will be credited to the applicant's bank account within 30 days of submitting the application. It's a one-time payment upon meeting the eligibility criteria.
Is there any specific time frame for learners to apply for these incentives?
Learners can apply for incentives upon successfully completing their courses. There's no mention of a specific time frame for applying for incentives in the provided information.
How do Foundation Courses fit into this program, and what's their incentive structure?
Foundation Courses also allow learners to receive up to 50% of the course fee as an incentive, with a maximum limit of [?]3,000. Additionally, there's a reimbursement of [?]600 for each successful certification.
Can you provide more information about Bridge Courses and their incentive structure?
Bridge Courses offer learners the opportunity to get incentives of up to 50% of the course fee paid, with a maximum cap of [?]3,000, along with a reimbursement of [?]600 for each successful certification. The conditions and details may vary for this category.
Who is eligible to participate in this program, and are there any specific criteria related to age, education, or income?
The program is open to all Indian citizens, and there are no restrictions based on age, educational qualifications, or income levels. It's a highly inclusive initiative meant for all.
Are there any specific stipulations regarding the use of these incentives for tax purposes? Do they need to be reported as income?
Incentives from educational programs can sometimes be subject to taxation. It's advisable for learners to consult with a tax professional or the relevant tax authorities to understand any tax implications.
What is a learner ledger?
A learner ledger provides the learner a record of all GoI Incentive applications by course, assessment & Competency Diagnostics and the available balance of GoI Incentive at any point of time.
How to distinguish amongst Deep Skilling, Bridge & Foundation category courses?
Within a given channel, the courses are categorized under carousels. You will find Foundation courses, under Foundation Courses carousel; Bridge Courses under Bridge courses carousel and Deep Skilling courses under Job Category carousels.
Can I register for GoI incentive before completing a course/assessment?
Yes, a learner can register before completing the course/assessment.
I made a mistake in sharing details for the Incentives request, what can I do?
Learner may enter his/her details very carefully and must ensure that information entered and documents uploaded are correct. Once submitted, the learner can't change the information. Only during the verification process, if any document uploaded is found unsatisfactory/incorrect/incomplete, he/she may be asked to upload the correct document. | Note: Only 04 chances will be provided to rectify any errors and upload documents during the whole verification process per Direct Benefit Transfer Request.