The Board of Practical Training (BOPT) has issued an important update on March 19, 2025 for all establishments and apprentices involved in the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). As per the notification all pending tasks related to the NATS 1.0 portal must be completed before March 31, 2025, as the portal will be permanently shut down after this date.
NATS 1.0 Portal Closure & Transition to NATS 2.0
In October 2024, the NATS 1.0 portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) was taken offline following the launch of the more advanced NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in). This transition aimed to enhance the user experience for both establishments and apprentices. However, the shutdown left some tasks incomplete, particularly for establishments and apprentices with pending uploads of the Record of Progress (RoP) and downloads of the Certificate of Proficiency (CoP).
Temporary Re-Opening of NATS 1.0 Portal
In response to these pending tasks, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has allowed a brief re-opening of the NATS 1.0 portal. However, this access will be strictly limited and will be available only until March 31, 2025. After this deadline, the portal will be completely shut down, and access will no longer be available.
What Does This Mean for Establishments and Apprentices?
Deadline to Complete Pending Tasks: If any establishment or apprentice has pending RoP uploads or needs to download the CoP, it must be completed before March 31, 2025. No extensions will be granted beyond this date, and the NATS 1.0 portal will be permanently taken offline.
Importance of the RoP and CoP: The Record of Progress (RoP) and Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) are essential documents for the apprenticeship process. Without completing the RoP upload, apprentices will not be able to obtain their CoPs, which are critical for the recognition of their training. Establishments that fail to complete these tasks may face delays in processing or the inability to issue CoPs to their apprentices.
Strict Guidelines: The Ministry of Education has issued strict guidelines, emphasizing that no further requests for extensions will be entertained after March 31, 2025. Establishments and apprentices are urged to act quickly to avoid complications.
What You Need to Do Now
- Log in to the NATS 1.0 portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) and complete any pending RoP uploads or CoP downloads as soon as possible.
- Ensure that all tasks are finished by March 31, 2025, as this is the absolute deadline.
The reopening of the NATS 1.0 portal offers a final opportunity to complete these essential tasks before the portal is permanently closed. After March 31, 2025, there will be no further opportunity to complete pending actions on the NATS 1.0 platform.
Conclusion:
Establishments and apprentices are strongly urged to take immediate action. The Ministry of Education’s decision to reopen the NATS 1.0 portal is a temporary measure, and the window to complete pending tasks is quickly closing. If you have any pending RoP uploads or CoP downloads, make sure they are completed by March 31, 2025, to avoid any disruptions in your apprenticeship training and certification process.
