31 May 2026
Honorarium will be paid to selected interns (exact amount not specified)
3 months for UG students and 6 months for PG students
BE/BTech students in 6th semester moving to 7th, or MCA/MSc/ME/MTech students in 2nd semester moving to 3rd semester from recognized institutions.
Relevant academic and supporting documents may be required during application or verification.
Deadline: 31 May 2026
If you're a student interested in artificial intelligence or data science, here's something worth checking out. The Centre of Excellence on Data Science and Machine Learning (WEBEL), under the Government of West Bengal, has opened applications for its latest internship batch.
This program is aimed at students currently pursuing engineering, MCA, or postgraduate technical degrees. Selected interns will work with the Centre of Excellence on real AI and ML work, while also receiving an honorarium during the internship period.
Deadlines are close though. Applications close on May 31, 2026.
Program Centre of Excellence on Data Science & Machine Learning Internship 2026
| Organization | WEBEL, Department of IT & Electronics, Government of West Bengal
| Internship Type | Data Science / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
| Eligibility | BE/BTech, MCA, MTech/ME/MSc students (specific semesters)
| Duration | 3 months (UG) / 6 months (PG)
| Stipend | Honorarium will be provided
| Application Deadline | 31 May 2026 (23:59)
| Selection Process | Possible test and personal interview
| Mode | Offline / project-based internship at CoE
If you are exploring more programs like this, it's also worth checking our complete guide to Summer Internships 2026. Many government labs and institutes open similar calls between April and June.
The Centre of Excellence on Data Science and Machine Learning internship is targeted at students who are already midway through their degree program.
Quick heads-up: students who have already completed an internship at this Centre of Excellence through the same selection process in previous batches are not eligible to apply again.
The official notification lists one main desirable skill set. Python.
But not just basic Python scripting. The Centre is specifically looking for candidates with good coding skills and some exposure to artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts.
Honestly, if you have worked on a small ML project, Kaggle competition, or even a college mini-project using Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, or Scikit-learn, it will help during evaluation.
The internship length depends on your degree level.
The exact internship start date has not been announced yet. Selected candidates will receive communication later regarding the commencement schedule.
During the internship, students are expected to contribute to projects handled by the Centre of Excellence on Data Science and Machine Learning, which operates under the Department of Information Technology & Electronics, Government of West Bengal.
Programs like this are somewhat similar in structure to internships offered by government research labs. If you're exploring those too, take a look at the DRDO DLRL Internship 2026 and the NITI Aayog Internship Scheme. Both attract thousands of student applications every year.
Submitting the application does not automatically guarantee selection.
The notification clearly mentions that shortlisted candidates may be called for further evaluation depending on the decision of the competent authority.
The process may include:
The final decision rests with the selection committee formed by the competent authority of the Centre of Excellence.
One more thing. The organization specifically mentions that they will not respond to phone calls or personal queries about the selection process, so submitting a complete and accurate application is important.
The application process is fairly simple and completely online.
The Google Form collects standard academic information. Expect fields like:
Take a minute to double-check the details before submitting. I've seen many students accidentally enter the wrong semester or registration number in forms like this.
Government-backed AI labs are relatively rare compared to private internships. The Centre of Excellence on Data Science and Machine Learning operates directly under the West Bengal government's IT and Electronics department.
That means exposure to real-world datasets, policy-linked tech projects, and research-style work environments. For students planning higher studies in AI, machine learning, or data science, this kind of experience can genuinely strengthen a resume.
If you're actively hunting for more opportunities like this, you can also browse all opportunities on Talentd. New internships and hackathons are posted almost every week.
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