The research track
Explore India's flagship institute-run research programmes from IISc, the IITs, NITs, TIFR and the national science academies. These recurring programmes are shown with the windows they usually open in; students must confirm the live cycle on the official page.
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Research programmes
11 programmes
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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The scheme announces intake rounds during the year
The Digital India Internship Scheme gives students practical work experience under supervisors or mentors in MeitY-linked domains. The scheme is run by India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Requests are accepted through the year, subject to centre and mentor availability
ISRO lists internship and student project trainee schemes for students to work in Department of Space and ISRO centres. Allotment depends on centre expertise, project availability, facilities, and course fit.
Ministry of External Affairs
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The ministry announces intake rounds during the year
The Ministry of External Affairs hosts students for short internships exposing them to India's foreign policy work and the functioning of the ministry.
NITI Aayog
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Applications are accepted from the 1st to 10th day of each month
The NITI Aayog Internship Scheme allows selected students and research scholars to work with NITI Aayog verticals, divisions, and cells. The work is policy-oriented and spans multiple development sectors.
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Openings are announced by individual laboratories through the year
DRDO laboratories periodically invite applications for paid internships from undergraduate and postgraduate engineering or science students. Opportunities are published by individual DRDO labs and establishments.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Application rounds are announced on the scheme portal and run for a few weeks at a time
A central government scheme that places young people in internships with participating Indian companies, administered through a common online portal.
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Applications are routed through the student's institution ahead of each training period
BARC allows eligible science and engineering students to apply for practical training or project work during their academic curriculum. Applications are routed through college or institution authorities and screened by BARC.
Reserve Bank of India
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Openings are announced on the bank's website when available
The Reserve Bank of India offers a research internship for students interested in central banking, economics, finance, and policy research. Details and application information are published through RBI's opportunities portal.
CSIR-CCMB
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Applications usually open before the May-July summer period
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology runs a Summer Training Program for selected students. The programme gives students short-term laboratory research exposure at CCMB.
Supreme Court of India
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Internships are offered in defined slots through the year
The Supreme Court of India offers structured internships giving law students exposure to court proceedings and judicial work.
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Openings are announced on the regulator's website when available
SEBI publishes young professional and internship opportunities across domains such as securities market operations, law, research, information technology, and language. Notices and results are listed on SEBI's official internship page.
