The Outreach Internship Programme (OIP) by Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur (IIIT-NR), is a prestigious summer research initiative aimed at empowering undergraduate and postgraduate students through hands-on research under expert faculty mentorship. Initiated in 2017, the programme has helped several interns publish in reputed journals and conferences, and even file patents. Here’s everything you need to know about OIP 2025.
Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
During the internship period, selected students will:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | 10th April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15th May 2025 |
| Selection Announcement | 19th May 2025 |
| Internship Period | 26th May 2025 – 12th July 2025 |
| Reporting Date | 26th May 2025 |
| Final Report Submission | One week before internship ends |
| Certificate Issuance | 25th July 2025 |
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Note: Queries should be sent only to outreach@iiitnr.ac.in
For any questions or clarifications, reach out to:
Here is the full list of faculty members along with their research areas:
| S.No | Faculty Name | Research Areas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Santosh Kumar | Federated Learning, Blockchain, Generative AI, Biomedical signal and image processing, AI for Climate |
| 2 | Dr. Chandra Shekhar Nishad | Mathematical Modelling, Numerical Simulation, Scientific Computing |
| 3 | Dr. Krishnanand Vishwakarma | Ecological and Epidemiological Modelling |
| 4 | Dr. Shrivishal Tripathi | 5G/6G Antennas, AI in Electromagnetics, UAV Detection, Signal Modulation |
| 5 | Dr. Manoj Kumar Majumder | Low Power VLSI, Hardware Security, Nanomaterials |
| 6 | Dr. Mallikharjuna Rao K | AI, ML, DL, Deep Fake Detection |
| 7 | Dr. Bipin Chandra Mandi | Embedded Systems, Digital Power Management, Radiation-hardened SRAM |
| 8 | Dr. Ruhul Amin | IoT, Network Security, Blockchain, Quantum Key Distribution |
| 9 | Dr. Ramakrishna Bandi | Quantum Error Correction, Web/Mobile Development, AI Tooling |
| 10 | Dr. Deepika Gupta | Spintronic PUF modules for IoT |
| 11 | Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Chaube | Biofluid Mechanics, Quantum Computing, CFD |
| 12 | Dr. Shailesh Khapre | Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Embodied AI |
| 13 | Dr. Sresha Yadav nee Ghosh | Semiotic Analysis, ELT, Narrative Medicine |
| 14 | Dr. Archana Sharma | Predictive Circuit Design, EMI-EMC Compliances, AMS Data Analysis |
| 15 | Dr. Satyanarayana Vollala | Cyber Security, IoT, Post-Quantum Cryptography |
| 16 | Dr. J. Vijaya | Deep Learning, AI, Deep Fake Applications |
| 17 | Dr. Sachchida Nand Mishra | Game Theory, Mathematical Modelling, AI, ML |
| 18 | Dr. Kavita Jaiswal | WSN Optimization, IoT, Cloud Computing |
| 19 | Dr. Amit Kr Agrawal | (For MBA students) Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior |
| 20 | Dr. Anurag Singh | GenAI, AI for Healthcare, FinTech, NLP, Quantum Computing |
| 21 | Dr. Rajarshi Mahapatra | Wireless Communication |
| 22 | Dr. Punya Prasanna Paltani | First-Principle Based Modeling (info cut-off) |
No, only students who are currently in their 6th semester (3rd year) or higher are eligible to apply for the internship.
Yes, but the stipend is limited and provided based on faculty recommendation and only upon successful completion of a minimum 6-week offline internship.
No, this is a completely offline (on-campus) internship program. Daily attendance at the institute is mandatory.
Yes, hostel accommodation is available on request and is provided at nominal charges. Food and other personal expenses are not included.
No, the entire application process is online only. All necessary documents need to be uploaded through the application portal.
Yes, during the application, you may mention your preferred research areas or faculty. However, the final assignment will be based on availability and faculty consent.
It should be issued by your HoD or a faculty member, printed on the official letterhead, and should bear the institute seal and signature. It must be uploaded online during application.
Yes, all participants who complete the internship as per guidelines will receive a certificate, regardless of stipend status.
Selection is based on academic performance, statement of purpose/project interest, and availability of faculty mentors. Some departments may conduct short interviews.
Yes, students pursuing MBA or management-related postgraduate degrees can apply under specific mentors working in business and marketing domains.
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