This guide covers summer internship programs in India, including eligibility, stipends, and application processes for various institutions and companies. Find opportunities for students across engineering, science, humanities, and management disciplines.
Summer internships offer students across India an important chance to gain practical experience, work on real projects, and build professional networks. This guide details various summer internship programs, covering opportunities at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), government organizations, and leading companies.
Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student in engineering, science, management, or humanities, you can find programs tailored to your academic and career interests. We explain what each program offers, who can apply, and how the selection process generally works.
The information here is refreshed annually, providing a stable resource for students looking to secure a valuable summer experience. Specific dates and deadlines for the current cycle are provided in a dedicated section.
| Program/Host | Stipend (per month) | Duration | Eligibility | Typical Timeline (Application) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi University VC Internship (DU) | ₹11,576 | Up to 2 months | Regular DU UG & PG students (not final year) | April |
| IDRBT Summer Internship (IDRBT) | ₹14,000 | Up to 3 months | PG Tech/Management or 4-year UG IT students | March-April |
| IIT Kharagpur GRISHMA Internship (IIT KGP) | Up to ₹22,000 | 8 weeks | UG students (3rd year+) from non-IIT KGP institutions | March-April |
| FOSSEE Summer Fellowship (IIT Bombay) | No honorarium | 1.5 to 2 months | Students interested in open-source software | March-April |
| NHAI Summer Internship (NHAI) | ₹20,000 | Not specified | Not specified | March-April |
| NISER Summer Internship (NISER) | Not specified | Not specified | UG and PG students | March-April |
| SVNIT Summer Internship (SVNIT) | ₹5,000 | Not specified | Engineering and science students | March-April |
| CSIR IMMT Summer Internship (CSIR IMMT) | Not specified | Not specified | Engineering and science students | March |
| IIT Guwahati EEE Summer Internship (IIT Guwahati) | Not specified | Not specified | 6th-semester engineering students | March |
| IIT Tirupati Summer Internship (IIT Tirupati) | Not specified | Not specified | Pre-final year students (all disciplines) | March |
| IIPE Summer Internship (IIPE) | ₹10,000 | 8 weeks | STEM students | March |
| IIT Roorkee SPARK Internship (IIT Roorkee) | ₹3,000 per week | Not specified | Not specified | February-March |
| NIT Warangal Summer Internship (NIT Warangal) | Not specified | 2 months | Engineering, Biotechnology, Management students | February-March |
| IIT Hyderabad SURE Internship (IIT Hyderabad) | ₹15,000 | Not specified | UG and PG students from non-IIT Hyderabad colleges | February-March |
| IIT Jodhpur SURAJ Internship (IIT Jodhpur) | Not specified | Not specified | B.Tech. students | February |
| IIT Palakkad Summer Internship (IIT Palakkad) | Not specified | 6 weeks | Students interested in research | February-March |
| BITS Pilani ViSRI (BITS Pilani) | Not specified | Not specified | Undergraduate students | February |
| IIT Mandi Summer Internship (IIT Mandi) | ₹10,000 | Not specified | UG and PG students | February-March |
| IIT Gandhinagar SRIP (IIT Gandhinagar) | Not specified | 8 weeks | UG and PG students | February-March |
| IIT Kanpur SURGE (IIT Kanpur) | Not specified | Not specified | Undergraduate students | Not stated |
| IIT Madras Summer Fellowship (IIT Madras) | Not specified | 2 months | Students across diverse disciplines | February-March |
| RIL Graduate Engineer Trainee (RIL) | Not specified | Not specified | Third-year engineering students | January |
| CERN Summer Student Programme (CERN) | Not specified | Not specified | Students in Physics, Engineering, Computing | January |
| Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship (Walmart) | Not specified | May-June | Engineering students | November |
| Google Software Engineering Internship (Google) | Not specified | Not specified | CS or related field students | Not stated |
| Microsoft Software Engineer Internship (Microsoft) | Not specified | Not specified | CS, Engineering, or related field students | Not stated |
| Goldman Sachs Summer Internship (Goldman Sachs) | Not specified | Not specified | UG or PG students | Not stated |
The Delhi University Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme (VCIS) is a paid program for DU students. It places interns in university departments and offices, offering exposure to academic administration and research. Interns receive a stipend of ₹11,576 per month for up to two months. Eligibility is limited to regular DU undergraduate and postgraduate students, excluding final-year students. A Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a Principal or HOD is required. Read more about the DU VC Internship.
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) in Hyderabad offers a selective internship for IT and allied students. Only 10 interns are chosen, each receiving a ₹14,000 monthly stipend for up to three months. The program focuses on banking technology research. It is open to postgraduate students in Technology or Management with an IT background, or four-year undergraduate students in IT fields. Shortlisting and an interview determine selection. Learn more about the IDRBT Summer Internship.
The IIT Kharagpur GRISHMA Internship is an 8-week undergraduate research program for students from colleges across India. Participants work with faculty on research projects and receive a fellowship of up to ₹22,000 per month, plus covered expenses. It targets undergraduate students in their 3rd year or above, across science, engineering, medicine, or humanities, who are not from IIT Kharagpur. Academic record, statement of purpose, and recommendation letters are important for selection. Explore the IIT Kharagpur GRISHMA Internship.
The FOSSEE Summer Fellowship at IIT Bombay allows students to work on Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects. This hybrid program runs for about two months and does not offer a stipend. Selection is based on completing a screening task related to the chosen project, rather than CGPA or resumes. It is open to students interested in open-source software and research tools who can commit to the duration. Find out more about the FOSSEE Summer Fellowship.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) offers a summer internship program with a ₹20,000 monthly stipend. Interns are placed at NHAI offices across India. Check details for the NHAI Summer Internship.
The NISER Summer Internship invites undergraduate and postgraduate students to work on research projects at NISER Bhubaneswar. See details for the NISER Summer Internship.
SVNIT offers a summer internship for engineering and science students across India. It includes a ₹5,000 stipend. Learn about the SVNIT Summer Internship.
The CSIR IMMT Summer Internship in Bhubaneswar provides research opportunities for engineering and science students. Applications require both online and postal submission. Explore the CSIR IMMT Summer Internship.
IIT Guwahati's EEE Summer Internship is open to sixth-semester engineering students. Find out more about the IIT Guwahati EEE Summer Internship.
The IIT Tirupati Summer Internship is for pre-final year students across engineering, science, and humanities disciplines. Check details for the IIT Tirupati Summer Internship.
IIPE offers an 8-week research internship for STEM students with a ₹10,000 stipend. Learn about the IIPE Summer Internship.
The IIT Roorkee SPARK Internship provides world-class research exposure and a ₹3,000 per week stipend. Explore the IIT Roorkee SPARK Internship.
The NIT Warangal Summer Internship Programme is a 2-month research-oriented program for students in Engineering, Biotechnology, or Management. Find out more about the NIT Warangal Summer Internship.
The IIT Hyderabad Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internship offers a ₹15,000 stipend for UG and PG students from non-IIT Hyderabad colleges to work on research projects. See details for the IIT Hyderabad SURE Internship.
The IIT Jodhpur Summer Undergraduate Research at Jodhpur (SURAJ) program provides B.Tech. students with research experience in advanced laboratories. Learn about the IIT Jodhpur SURAJ Internship.
IIT Palakkad's residential summer internship runs for six weeks, focusing on high-level research across engineering, sciences, and humanities. Explore the IIT Palakkad Summer Internship.
The Visiting Summer Research Internship (ViSRI) Program at BITS Pilani offers undergraduate students hands-on research under faculty mentorship. Find out more about the BITS Pilani ViSRI Program.
IIT Mandi offers a research-oriented residential program for undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a ₹10,000 monthly stipend. See details for the IIT Mandi Summer Internship.
The Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) at IIT Gandhinagar is an 8-week research-focused internship for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Learn about the IIT Gandhinagar SRIP.
The Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) Program at IIT Kanpur is a prestigious summer research internship for undergraduate students across India. Explore the IIT Kanpur SURGE Program.
IIT Madras offers a two-month Summer Fellowship Programme to foster academic research skills among students from diverse disciplines. Find out more about the IIT Madras Summer Fellowship.
The Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) GET Summer Internship is for third-year engineering students, offering industry exposure and potential Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs). Check details for the RIL GET Summer Internship.
The CERN Summer Student Programme is an international opportunity for students in Physics, Engineering, Computing, and related fields to work on scientific projects in Switzerland. Learn about the CERN Summer Student Programme.
The Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship is an exclusive opportunity for engineering students from select Indian institutions to intern with Walmart Global Tech India. It involves an online coding challenge. Explore the Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship.
Google offers a Software Engineering Internship in India for students in Computer Science or related fields. Find out more about the Google Software Engineering Internship.
Microsoft India announces its Software Engineer Internship for students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines. See details for the Microsoft Software Engineer Internship.
Goldman Sachs invites applications for its Summer Internship Program in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, focusing on engineering challenges for undergraduate or graduate degree students. Learn about the Goldman Sachs Summer Internship.
Applying for summer internships typically involves several steps:
| Program/Host | Deadline |
|---|---|
| IIT Guwahati EEE Summer Internship | 2026-03-27 |
| CSIR IMMT Summer Internship | 2026-03-28 |
| IIT Tirupati Summer Internship | 2026-03-30 |
| IIPE Summer Internship | 2026-03-30 |
| IIT Mandi Summer Internship | 2026-03-30 |
| NISER Summer Internship | 2026-04-10 |
| SVNIT Summer Internship | 2026-04-10 |
| FOSSEE Summer Fellowship (Screening Task) | 2026-04-13 |
| IDRBT Summer Internship | 2026-04-15 |
| Indian Oil Guwahati Refinery Internship | 2026-04-15 |
| NHAI Summer Internship | 2026-04-15 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar Summer Internship | 2026-04-15 |
| IIT Kharagpur GRISHMA Internship | 2026-04-18 |
| Delhi University VC Internship | 2026-04-27 |
| IIT Gandhinagar SRIP | Passed (next cycle expected around March) |
| IIT Roorkee SPARK Internship | Passed (next cycle expected around March) |
| NIT Warangal Summer Internship | Passed (next cycle expected around March) |
| IIT Hyderabad SURE Internship | Passed (next cycle expected around March) |
| IIT Jodhpur SURAJ Internship | Passed (next cycle expected around February) |
| IIT Palakkad Summer Internship | Passed (next cycle expected around March) |
| BITS Pilani ViSRI | Passed (next cycle expected around February) |
| IIT Madras Summer Fellowship | Passed (next cycle expected around March) |
| RIL Graduate Engineer Trainee | Passed (next cycle expected around January) |
| CERN Summer Student Programme | Passed (next cycle expected around January) |
| Walmart Sparkplug Summer Internship | Passed (next cycle expected around November) |
| Google Software Engineering Internship | Not stated (check program page regularly) |
| Microsoft Software Engineer Internship | Not stated (check program page regularly) |
| Goldman Sachs Summer Internship | Not stated (check program page regularly) |
The IIT Kharagpur GRISHMA Internship is an 8-week undergraduate research program at IIT Kharagpur. Applications for the 2026 cycle closed on April 18, 2026. The next cycle is expected around April 2027. Review eligibility and prepare documents now.
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The FOSSEE Summer Fellowship at IIT Bombay offers students a chance to work on FLOSS projects. Applications for the 2026 cycle are now closed.
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Learn about the Indian Oil Guwahati Refinery Internship. Applications for 2026 are closed; the next cycle is expected in March next year. Review eligibility and prepare documents for future applications.
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Learn about the SVNIT Summer Internship Programme (SSIP) eligibility, stipend, and application process. Applications for the 2026 cycle are closed; the next cycle is expected around the same time next year.
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Learn about the CSIR IMMT Summer Internship, a research program in Bhubaneswar. The 2026 application cycle is now closed; the next cycle is expected next year.
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Applications for the IIT Guwahati EEE Summer Internship 2026 closed on 27 March 2026. Review eligibility and prepare for next year's cycle.
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IIT Bhubaneswar offers a summer research internship for students from any academic institution. Applications for the 2026 cycle are now closed.
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The IIT Roorkee SPARK Internship offers funded research opportunities. Learn about eligibility, stipend details, and how to prepare for the next application cycle.
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Applications for the NIT Warangal Summer Internship 2026 are now closed. The next cycle is expected to open around the same time next year. Learn about eligibility and how to prepare.
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Learn about the IIT Jodhpur SURAJ Internship program. Applications for 2026 are closed, but you can prepare for the next cycle, expected in early 2027.
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Azhar KhanEligibility varies greatly by program. Many research internships at IITs and government bodies target undergraduate (typically 3rd year onwards) and postgraduate students. Some, like the DU VCIS, are specific to students of the host university, while corporate internships may target specific engineering disciplines.
Many summer internships offer a stipend, but the amount varies significantly. For example, the IIT Kharagpur GRISHMA Internship offers up to ₹22,000 per month, while the IDRBT Summer Internship provides ₹14,000. Some programs, like the FOSSEE Summer Fellowship, do not offer a monetary stipend.
Application timelines are diverse. Many competitive programs, especially at IITs and government institutions, open applications between November and March, with deadlines often falling in March or April for summer placements. Corporate internships might open earlier, sometimes in the previous year (e.g., Walmart in November).
Many summer internships are highly competitive due to limited seats and high interest. Programs like the IDRBT Summer Internship select only 10 interns. Strong academic records, relevant skills, a compelling statement of purpose, and solid Letters of Recommendation often improve selection odds.
Work can range from hands-on research projects with faculty (e.g., IIT GRISHMA, NISER), to contributing to open-source software (FOSSEE), or gaining practical industry experience in technical and administrative roles (DU VCIS, RIL, NHAI). The specific tasks depend on the host institution and program focus.