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Engineering remains one of the most sought-after degrees globally, with India producing approximately 15 lakh engineers annually. For students aiming to gain practical experience and enhance their career prospects, government internship programs offer valuable opportunities.
Various government organizations, including educational institutions, ministries, and departments, provide structured internship programs to help engineering students gain hands-on experience in their respective fields. Here’s a look at some of the key government internships available for aspiring engineers:
IIT Palakkad Summer Internship
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad offers a summer internship for students studying Science, Engineering, and Humanities. The programme is open for third- and fourth-year B.Tech., B.E., or M.E. undergraduate engineering students. Hands-on research training with exposure to hardware and software analysis tools are part of this six-week in-campus residential internship. A monthly stipend of Rs 8,000, aggregated to Rs 12,000 during the entire course, will be given to successful candidates.
National Renewable Energy Internship Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recruits students of courses like Engineering, Science, Management, and Law for this internship. This is offered twice every year based on MNRE needs. Selected candidates will be granted a monthly in-person internship stipend of Rs 15,000. Interns are employed between two to six months, imparting industry experience to the candidates in the realm of renewable energy.
WSAI IITM Summer Internship
IIT Madras Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) offers the summer internship scheme to pre-final year students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or first-year postgraduate students enrolling in two-year programmes for Engineering or Science. The program is conducted on-campus as an in-person internship and will span at least three months but at most six months. A stipend is to be given to interns, albeit the figure will be determined while selecting.
Digital India Internship Scheme
Operated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), this program is open to Indian students who have secured at least 60% marks in the last degree or certificate exam. Eligible students pursuing an engineering, master's, or law degree need to apply. The program offers a stipend of Rs 10,000 per month subject to satisfactory performance, certified by the mentor or supervisor. The internship is for a minimum of two months, extendable to three months.
NIELIT Internship Training
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Daman has an internship program for Engineering and Polytechnic Diploma students alone. The internship is two weeks long, 30 students per batch, and three batches at a time. The internship does not, however, offer a stipend.
TEC Internship Scheme
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), being the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has this internship for engineering students alone. The internship is for a minimum of six months, extendable to twelve months. Interns will be given a minimum stipend of Rs 15,000 per month on a pro-rata basis. On successful completion and submission of a report signed by the competent authority, interns will receive a certificate.
These internships not only offer financial incentives but also offer industry exposure, networking, and exposure to state-of-the-art technologies. Future engineers can utilize these programs to gain practical exposure and enhance employability in the job market.
