An internship is a chance for a student to gain actual, hands-on job experience while being guided by a qualified, experienced supervisor or mentor. By experimenting and applying the knowledge learned in the classroom, it also attempts to promote active engagement in the learning process. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has made the decision to announce these “Internship Guidelines” in order to provide a framework for the engagement of Interns for a brief period of time, for the greater good of the student community, and in an effort to enhance the management/implementation of its various schemes/programs.
Eligibility:
- Indian students from recognized universities in India who have secured at least 60% marks in the last held degree or certificate examination and pursuing:
- B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech
(Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)/Computer Science (CS)/ IT/ Electronics &
Communications (EC)/ Electronics/ Electrical) - M.Sc.(CS/IT/ Electronics/ Electrical)
- MCA/DOEACC ‘B’ level
- LL.B #
- B.A./M.A. in Economics (Hons.)*
- B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech
#Students of LL.B would be considered for internship only in ‘Cyber Laws’ area.
*Students of B.A./M.A. in Economics (Hons.) would be considered for internship only in ‘Estimation of Digital Economy’ area. Desirable – knowledge of digitalisation, the factors that can be taken into consideration for estimation of digital economy, contribution of ecommerce, digital payments and other sectors.
Note:- The students who are in the last semester or who will pass out in summer 2023 will not be eligible for the internship. Only students who are in the previous one year will be eligible.
- Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee internship
in this Ministry. Candidates having exposure in the area of intended
internship with good academic background and having higher qualification,
based on need shall be given preference.
Selection Criteria:
- The Interns will be shortlisted and selected by the respective organisations/Groups/Divisions for their concerned domain.
- For selection of interns, personal or Skype Interview, may be conducted, if deemed necessary. No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the personal interview.
- List of selected candidates would be displayed on the web portal
Application:
- Interested and eligible students need to apply online ONLY (URL: http://meity.gov.in/schemes).
- The application needs to be sponsored/forwarded by the Institution where the applicant is currently enrolled in.
