NIT Silchar S. N. Bose Summer Internship: Eligibility and Dates

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar offers the Satyendra Nath Bose Summer Internship Program, which gives pre-final year students research experience. This guide covers eligibility, stipend, past deadlines, and the application process. Applications for the 2025 cycle closed on April 15, 2025. The next cycle is expected around the same time next year.

While the application window is currently closed, you can use this time to review the eligibility criteria and required documents. Preparing these materials now will help you be ready when the next application cycle opens.

What is the Satyendra Nath Bose Internship?

This internship program supports academic collaboration and research. It invites both internal (NIT Silchar) and external students to work under the guidance of NIT Silchar faculty members. Selected students do research projects, submit reports, and gain experience in academics and innovation.

Who can apply? – Eligibility criteria

A. Engineering students

• Who: B.Tech pre-final year students (currently in 6th semester)
• Departments:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• Passout Year: 2026

B. Management students

• Who: Students of the Department of Management Studies
• Eligible Degrees:
  • BBA (UG) – 2nd Year (after 4th semester)
  • BBA (Honours) – 3rd Year (after 6th semester)
  • MBA – 1st Year (after 2nd semester)
• Passout Year: 2026

C. Science stream students

• Eligible Courses & Year:
  • 1st Year of M.Sc. (after 2nd semester)
  • 4th Year of Integrated M.Sc./BS-MS (after 8th semester)
  • 3rd Year of 4-Year B.S. Program (after 6th semester)
  • 2nd Year of 3-Year B.Sc. Program (after 4th semester)
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Passout Year: 2026

Key dates from the last cycle

Stipend and accommodation

• Stipend: No stipend or financial assistance is provided.
• Accommodation: Not provided for external (non-NIT Silchar) candidates.
• Mode: The internship is primarily online, but an offline option is also available (subject to faculty approval).

Internship structure and deliverables

• Research must be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member from NIT Silchar.
• At the end of the internship, students must:
  • Submit a Project Report (PDF)
  • Deliver a Presentation (PPT)
• Completion certificates will be awarded only if:
  • Internship is completed successfully
  • Reports are submitted
  • Attendance is marked satisfactory by the mentor

Application procedure – step-by-step guide

Here’s how to apply to the internship program:

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Before applying, check the above on this page to confirm your eligibility. Do not proceed unless you meet the criteria.

Step 2: Find a mentor

• Reach out via email to a faculty member of your target department at NIT Silchar.
• Request their consent to act as your internship supervisor.
• A positive email response (Letter of Consent) is mandatory.
  • Check Faculty List & their Contact Details: https://www.nits.ac.in/storage/Internship/Internship_67e1007d6ad441742798973.pdf

Step 3: Fill the Annexure-I form

• Download and complete the official Application Form (Annexure-I)
  • Download Anexure I Here: https://www.nits.ac.in/storage/Internship/Internship_67e41141ee2681742999873.pdf
• Get it signed and stamped by the Head of Department (HOD) from your home institute.

Step 4: Submit the online application

• Fill out the official online form available at: Apply Now
• Attach required documents:
  • Signed Annexure-I
  • Faculty email consent
  • Project proposal (summary and importance)

How to fill out the application form – important fields

Here’s what the online form will ask for:

• Your full name, email, contact number
• Registration/Scholar ID
• Full name and address of your current institution
• Degree and semester details
• Mode of internship (Online/Offline – for external only)
• Chosen department at NIT Silchar
• Research area and summary of your proposal (500 words)
• Signatures from both you and your HOD

Guidelines & important notes

• Only one application per student is allowed.
• Choose one supervisor only – multiple entries may lead to rejection.
• Ensure continuous interaction with your faculty mentor. Negative attendance can lead to disqualification.
• Internship certificate will only be issued if both the report and presentation are submitted post-internship.
• No monetary benefits or hostel facilities are provided for this internship.

Contact for queries

For general queries, write to:

Dr. Partha Pakray
UGRC Coordinator, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Email: ugrc@nits.ac.in

Faculty contact list (department-wise)

Cover photo: NIT Silchar Guest House by Dipayan Choudhury, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.