Government Opens Doors for Tech Students

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially announced the launch of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Winter Internship Programme 2026. The two-month offline initiative aims to provide eligible students with practical industry experience and technical exposure within a prominent government organisation.

Applications are scheduled to open on November 2, with the internship set to run from December 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, at the NIC headquarters in New Delhi. The programme offers a total of 50 seats for aspiring technology professionals.

Stipend and Duration Details

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, bringing the total compensation to Rs 20,000 for the standard two-month duration. Furthermore, the governing guidelines note that the internship may be extended by an additional month under specific conditions, which would include a proportionate increase in the stipend.

Upon successful completion of the programme, all participants will be awarded a formal certification. However, officials clarified that the internship does not constitute a formal employment offer with the NIC.

Areas of Learning and Exposure

Interns selected for the programme will dive into several cutting-edge technological domains. The curriculum and project work cover fields such as:

- Blockchain technology and cybersecurity - Cloud computing, DevOps, and microservices - Data analytics and geographic information system (GIS) technology - Chatbots, open APIs, and mobile computing - Python and Java programming languages

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity is strictly aimed at students enrolled in designated technical degree courses who have maintained a minimum academic score of 60 percent in their most recent qualifying examination.

The eligible academic brackets include:

- BE/BTech & BE/BTech (Lateral Entry): Third-year students - ME/MTech, MSc Computer Science, MSc IT: First-year students - Master of Computer Applications (MCA): Second-year students - Dual-degree ME/MTech programmes: Fourth-year students - DoEACC 'B' Level or 'A' Level candidates: As per specified diploma and graduation criteria

Interested candidates are advised to verify their course-specific eligibility on the official portal prior to submitting applications during the registration window.