IIT Hyderabad SURE Internship 2026: Eligibility, Last Date, & Rs 15,000 Stipend Details

Are you looking to spend your summer gaining hands-on research experience at one of India’s premier institutes? The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has officially opened applications for its Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internships 2026.

This is a golden opportunity for top-performing undergraduate and postgraduate students from non-IIT Hyderabad colleges to work under the mentorship of esteemed IIT faculty. With a total of 250 openings—including a dedicated 100 seats exclusively for female candidates—this two-month paid internship is highly competitive.

Here is everything you need to know about the IIT-H SURE Internship 2026, from strict eligibility criteria to the application process and important deadlines.

IIT Hyderabad SURE Internship 2026: At a Glance

Stipend, Duration, and Accommodation

IITH ensures that selected interns are financially supported and comfortably housed during their research stint.

• Duration: You can choose to intern for 1 month, 1.5 months, or a full 2 months. The internship must take place offline between May 15, 2026, and July 14, 2026. Part-time or online modes are strictly not allowed.
• Fellowship Amount:
  • 2 Months: Rs. 15,000 in total.
  • 1.5 Months: Rs. 10,000 in total.
  • 1 Month: Rs. 7,500 in total.
• Accommodation: Interns will be provided with free hostel accommodation on the IITH campus. However, food and mess charges must be paid by the interns themselves. Basic medical outpatient facilities are also available at nominal charges.

Strict Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

Before applying, ensure you meet the rigorous academic requirements.

Note: Current IIT Hyderabad students and B.Sc. students are NOT eligible to apply.

1. Eligible Degrees and Years:

• 1st Year M.Sc. (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology)
• 1st Year M.A.
• 2nd or 3rd Year B.Tech. / B.Des. (All branches)
• 3rd or 4th Year Integrated B.Tech.-M.Tech. program
• 3rd or 4th Year Integrated M.Sc. / Dual Degree

2. Academic Excellence (The Top 20% Rule):

Applicants must rank in the top 20% of their batch based on their CGPA or percentage across all previous years in their specific discipline. This rank must be officially certified by the Head of the Institution or Principal at the time of application.

3. Enrollment Status:

You must be a full-time, regular student at the time of application and throughout the internship.

How to Apply for IITH SURE 2026

The application process is entirely online. Emailed or offline applications will be immediately rejected.

1. Visit the official IIT Hyderabad SURE web portal: https://iith.ac.in/research/SURE/
2. Fill out your personal and academic details (including your SGPA/CGPA).
3. Select your preferred Department and Potential Mentor Faculty from the drop-down list.
4. Choose your preferred duration (1, 1.5, or 2 months).
5. Upload the required documents: A 2-page CV, your last semester’s marksheet, and the signed certification format from your HoD/Principal validating your top 20% rank.
   • You can Download the Format for the Letter from the Head of the Institution here: https://iith.ac.in/assets/files/others/hoi_letter_sure_internship.docx
6. Submit the form before the deadline.

Important Timelines & Selection Process

The selection process is merit-based. It includes a preliminary screening of your application followed by an online interview with the respective department or mentor faculty. Recognition in Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, or prior research work will give you an edge.

• Application Deadline: March 10, 2026
• Declaration of Results: April 15, 2026 (Tentative)
• Start of the Program: May 15, 2026 (Tentative)

Selected candidates will be notified exclusively via email. No communication will be sent to unselected applicants.