PMKVY 4.0 Statistics 2026: Candidates Trained by Year, State and Sector
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PMKVY 4.0 had trained 28.17 lakh candidates across 36 sectors and 738 districts as on 30 June 2026, according to the Skill Development Ministry. Training jumped to 20.38 lakh in 2024-25 alone. Across all four versions since 2015, PMKVY has trained 1.64 crore people and certified 1.29 crore.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0): key numbers
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Candidates trained under PMKVY by year
Candidates skilled each financial year; PMKVY 4.0 runs from 2022-23, earlier years are PMKVY 2.0 and 3.0.
| Financial year | Trained (candidates) |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 19,60,776 |
| 2021-22 | 6,16,040 |
| 2022-23 | 2,11,170 |
| 2023-24 | 5,39,992 |
| 2024-25 | 20,38,319 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 15 December 2025
Top 10 states by candidates trained, 2024-25
States that trained the most PMKVY candidates in 2024-25, the busiest year of PMKVY 4.0 so far.
| State | Trained (candidates) |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 4,63,503 |
| Rajasthan | 2,80,156 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2,59,871 |
| Punjab | 1,06,699 |
| Bihar | 99,982 |
| Tamil Nadu | 85,689 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 85,557 |
| Haryana | 75,942 |
| Maharashtra | 75,368 |
| Assam | 75,182 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 31 March 2025
Top 10 sectors by candidates trained, 2024-25
Skill sectors with the most PMKVY trainees in 2024-25.
| Sector | Trained (candidates) |
|---|---|
| Electronics and Hardware | 4,83,115 |
| Handicrafts and Carpet | 2,22,614 |
| IT-ITeS | 1,78,345 |
| Apparel | 1,36,734 |
| Beauty and Wellness | 1,23,042 |
| Agriculture | 1,05,448 |
| Media and Entertainment | 93,295 |
| Healthcare | 91,323 |
| Telecom | 90,144 |
| Automotive | 70,838 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 31 March 2025
PMKVY 4.0 trainees in selected job areas
Candidates trained under PMKVY 4.0 in four job areas, as on 8 March 2026.
| Sector or job role | Trained under PMKVY 4.0 (candidates) |
|---|---|
| Telecom | 1,27,106 |
| Healthcare | 1,16,776 |
| Construction | 66,982 |
| Career and Edu. Counsellor | 4,150 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 8 March 2026
How a PMKVY 4.0 trainee gets certified
What the numbers show
PMKVY 4.0 is the fourth version of the government's short-term skilling scheme, running since 2022-23. By 30 June 2026 it had trained 28.17 lakh candidates, according to the Skill Development Ministry note of July 2026. More than 16,900 institutions, including over 6,800 Skill Hubs, run the training.
The trend over the years
Training numbers swing sharply from year to year. In 2020-21, under the earlier versions of the scheme, 19.61 lakh candidates were trained. Numbers then fell to 2.11 lakh in 2022-23, the first year of PMKVY 4.0, before climbing to 5.40 lakh in 2023-24 and 20.38 lakh in 2024-25, as shown in the Lok Sabha reply of December 2025. The ministry says 21.91 lakh were trained between April 2024 and March 2026, so most PMKVY 4.0 training so far happened in 2024-25.
State and sector differences
Uttar Pradesh trained 4.64 lakh candidates in 2024-25, nearly a quarter of the national total. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh followed with 2.80 lakh and 2.60 lakh. Small states and UTs trained only a few hundred each.
By sector, Electronics and Hardware dominated in 2024-25 with 4.83 lakh trainees, more than twice the next sector, Handicrafts and Carpet. IT-ITeS, Apparel and Beauty and Wellness also crossed one lakh each.
What the figures do not tell you
PMKVY 4.0 does not track placement, so there is no official count of how many trainees found jobs. Under PMKVY 1.0 to 3.0, the reported placement rate for short-term trainees was 42.8 percent. Different Parliament replies also give slightly different yearly totals: the sector-wise reply of March 2026 lists 20,28,636 trained in 2024-25 against 20,38,319 in the state-wise reply. Training counts also include Recognition of Prior Learning, which assesses and certifies skills people already have, alongside full short-term courses.
Where to check the live numbers
The PMKVY dashboard on the Skill India Digital Hub shows live training and certification counts. PIB carries the ministry's replies to Parliament, which give state-wise and sector-wise tables.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have been trained under PMKVY 4.0?
28.17 lakh candidates across 36 sectors, 36 States and UTs and 738 districts as on 30 June 2026, according to the Skill Development Ministry's July 2026 note on PIB.
How many PMKVY candidates got jobs?
Placement is not tracked under PMKVY 4.0. In PMKVY 1.0 to 3.0, 24.3 lakh of the 56.89 lakh candidates certified in short-term training were reported placed, a rate of 42.8 percent, according to a Rajya Sabha reply of March 2026.
Which state trains the most PMKVY candidates?
Uttar Pradesh, with 4,63,503 candidates trained in 2024-25, followed by Rajasthan with 2,80,156 and Madhya Pradesh with 2,59,871, according to a Lok Sabha reply of December 2025.
How many PMKVY trainees are certified?
Across all versions since 2015, 1.64 crore candidates had been trained or oriented and 1.29 crore certified up to 31 December 2025.
Which courses are most popular under PMKVY?
In 2024-25 Electronics and Hardware trained the most candidates at 4,83,115, followed by Handicrafts and Carpet at 2,22,614 and IT-ITeS at 1,78,345.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0) full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
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