MeitY Internship 2026 Offers ₹20,000 Monthly Stipend

NIC’s Winter Internship Programme 2026 offers 50 seats, practical technology training and a total stipend of ₹20,000. Eligible students can register online from November 2 for the December–January internship.

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced its Winter Internship Programme 2026, offering students an opportunity to gain practical experience in technology and government digital services. The two-month internship provides a monthly stipend of ₹10,000, amounting to ₹20,000 for the full duration.

Online registration will open on November 2, 2026, through the Digital India Internship portal. The programme is scheduled to run from December 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with 50 seats available. The internship will be conducted offline at NIC headquarters in New Delhi.

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Selected interns will gain exposure to emerging technologies and practical IT applications. The programme covers areas such as blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, data analytics and mobile computing.

The internship is designed to help students develop technical skills and gain experience within a government technology organisation. Subject to the applicable conditions, the duration may be extended by one month, with an additional stipend of ₹10,000 for the extension.

The programme is open to students currently pursuing specified technical and computer science-related courses. Eligible applicants include students in the third year of B.E./B.Tech programmes, first-year M.E./M.Tech and M.Sc. Computer Science or Information Technology programmes, and second-year MCA courses. Students pursuing specified dual-degree programmes and eligible DoEACC ‘B’ Level qualifications may also apply, subject to the official guidelines.

Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in their most recently completed qualifying examination and must remain enrolled in an eligible course. Candidates should review the official notification to verify the applicable academic-year requirements, accepted qualifications and supporting documents.

Selected candidates will receive ₹10,000 per month during the two-month programme, bringing the total stipend to ₹20,000. The internship is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2026, and conclude on January 31, 2027.

The programme will take place offline at NIC headquarters in New Delhi. Applicants should consider the location and duration before applying and check the official guidelines for any additional conditions related to participation or an extension.

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Eligible students should visit the official Digital India Internship portal when registration opens on November 2. Applicants must check the Winter Internship 2026 notification, confirm their eligibility, complete the online application and provide the required academic and personal details.

Candidates should follow the portal's instructions for submitting supporting documents and any required recommendation from their educational institution. They should verify the information before submission and retain the application confirmation for future reference.

Applicants are advised to consult the official portal for the complete guidelines, selection procedure and application deadline once registration opens.