- Use the NATS portal for the categories and institutions assigned to the Ministry of Education/Boards of Apprenticeship Training architecture.
- Ensure Aadhaar, bank, qualification, institution and course data are consistent before contract creation.
- Degree and sandwich arrangements may require tripartite employer-apprentice-institution participation under the 2025 Format-1.
- Maintain quarterly training records and reports for specified categories.
- Do not pay any intermediary for official NATS services; the official portal states the scheme is free.
Evidence to retain
Keep source calculations, approvals, portal acknowledgements, contracts, bank/DBT proof, training records and adviser correspondence for the full retention period applicable to your establishment and scheme.