Apprenticeship Act Registration: NATS & NAPS | Sankhla

1. Applicability and manpower review
2. NATS / NAPS establishment registration
3. Trade or role mapping
4. Apprentice contracts
5. Stipend and training records
6. Portal and periodic compliance

Compliance note

Translate guidance into an establishment-specific review.

Portal processes and reimbursement/incentive rules can change; use current NATS/NAPS guidance and official scheme instructions.

Check the current statutory text, scheme guidelines, notifications, rules and official portal instructions before implementation.

NATS & NAPS registration

NATS registration and NAPS apprenticeship: employer FAQs

What is NATS registration for an establishment?

NATS 2.0 is the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal used for eligible graduate, diploma and vocational apprenticeship categories. The official establishment manual states that establishments register on the NATS 2.0 portal before posting apprentice and skill requirements. NATS 2.0 portal.

What is NAPS apprenticeship?

NAPS refers to the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. Employers should use the applicable Apprenticeship India / NAPS workflow for the relevant apprentice category, trade and scheme, and follow the current portal instructions for registration, contracts and stipend-related processes.

Are NATS and NAPS the same?

No. They serve different apprenticeship categories and administrative workflows. An establishment may have obligations or opportunities under more than one route, so the apprentice category and current scheme guidance should be mapped before registration or contract creation.

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