Central Govt Education & LearningSkills & Employment

Digital India Internship Scheme

MeitY's Digital India Internship Scheme offers tech and management students a 2–3 month paid internship in New Delhi, working on live e-Governance and Digital India projects under expert supervision. Interns receive ₹10,000 per month (paid on completion) and a ministry-issued certificate. Apply online at intern.meity.gov.in with academic documents and a recommendation letter from your institution.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology For: Individual Official Source

About This Scheme

Full official description

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced an internship scheme named "Digital India Internship Scheme." It aims to offer practical exposure and professional experience to students pursuing graduate or postgraduate degrees in technology, engineering, or management. Interns get the opportunity to work on live projects related to the Digital India initiative, enabling them to understand the functioning of e-Governance and contribute to ongoing digital transformation efforts. Scheme Implement: The scheme is implemented by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), a part of MeitY. Duration of Internship: The minimum duration of the internship shall be two months, extendable up to three months, depending on the performance of the candidate and the requirements of the ministry. Areas of Internship: There are a total of 29 slots available for the internship in 23 different types of areas (Annexure). Place of Internship: The internship will be offered at New Delhi.

Benefits

Stipend of ₹10,000 per month, paid after successful completion of the internship
Ministry-issued completion certificate
29 internship slots across 23 different technology and policy domains
Hands-on experience on live Digital India and e-Governance projects
Duration: minimum 2 months, extendable up to 3 months

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Must be an Indian student enrolled at a recognized Indian university with at least 60% marks in the last degree
For most technical areas: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in CSE/IT/Electronics/Electrical, M.Sc. (CS/IT/Electronics), MCA, or DOEACC 'B' level
For legal area (Sl. No. 22): LLB degree required
For economics area (Sl. No. 23): Bachelor's in Economics and Statistics required
Must not be in the final semester or graduating in summer 2025
Prior experience in the chosen area and higher qualifications are given preference

Exclusions

The internship is neither employment nor an assurance of employment with the ministry.
The students who are in the last semester or who will pass out in summer 2025 will not be eligible for the internship.
Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee an internship in this ministry.
No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the personal interview.
The intern shall not claim any intellectual property rights for work done at the ministry and has to strictly maintain the confidentiality of the ministry’s intellectual property.
An intern may not interact with or represent the ministry vis-à-vis third parties. However, some Interns may specifically be authorized to interact with third parties on behalf of the Ministry depending on the nature of their roles and responsibilities.
No intern shall interact with or represent the ministry to the media (print and electronic).

How to Apply

Online

Interested and eligible students need to apply online on the Digital India Internship Portal. New User Registration

- Navigate to the ‘[Intern Registration](https://intern.meity.gov.in/register)’ section.    - Fill in the following details: full name, mobile number, email address, password, captcha code, and click submit.
- A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to the registered email address.
- Enter the OTP to verify and complete the registration process.

Logging into the Portal

- If already registered, click on the ‘Login’ option on the homepage.
- Enter your login credentials (email ID and password) along with the captcha code to access the portal.

Filling the Application Form

- The application form is divided into three sections: personal details, academic details, and two reference details.
- Upload the required documents: recent photograph, signature, 10th class (matriculation) certificate, 12th class (higher secondary) certificate, additional marksheets (if prompted) and recommendation letter from the sponsoring institute.
- Click on "Submit."

Acknowledgement Letter

- Upon successful submission, an acknowledgement letter with a unique reference number will be generated.
- This letter will be available in your "Dashboard and "Sent" to your registered email address.

Tracking Application Status

- Dashboard after logging in or 
- Without logging in, using the ‘[Track Application](https://intern.meity.gov.in/track-application)’ link on the homepage.    - Enter your application reference number and registered email.
- Verify using the OTP sent to your email.

Internship Offer Letter

- Shortlisted candidates will receive the "Internship Offer Letter" on their registered email ID. 
- Accessible under the Track Application section after login

Note: Confirmation letter must be submitted within three days of receiving the offer, along with bank account details as per the instructions. Confirmation Letter

- After confirming your acceptance, a confirmation letter will be issued and made available in your portal account.

Contact Support

- For assistance, please contact: support-diis@meity.gov.in

Note:

- The Interns will be shortlisted and selected by the respective organisations/Groups/Divisions for their concerned domain.
- For selection of interns, personal or Skype Interview, may be conducted, if deemed necessary. 
- List of selected candidates would be displayed on the web portal. 
- The Interns will be required to submit a Report on the work undertaken at the end of the internship to this Ministry.
- The students must furnish a “**No–Demand Certificate**” to this Ministry in the prescribed format after completion of project work along with a soft copy and hard copy of the project report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the internship?

Indian students with at least 60% marks in eligible technical, legal, or economic courses can apply.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship duration is 2 months, extendable up to 3 months.

Can final year students apply?

No, students in their final semester or passing out in summer 2025 are not eligible.

How many internship slots are available?

There are a total of 29 internship slots across various domains.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, a token stipend of ₹10,000 per month is provided upon successful completion.

Is the internship virtual or physical?

The mode (virtual or physical) will be decided by the assigned mentor/supervisor.

How can students apply for the internship?

Students must apply online via https://intern.meity.gov.in

Does the application require institutional approval?

Yes, the application must be sponsored/forwarded by the student's institution.

How are interns selected?

Selection is done by MeitY divisions, possibly through interviews (in-person/Skype).

Does this internship guarantee a job in MeitY?

No, the internship does not assure future employment.

What happens if an intern performs unsatisfactorily?

MeitY reserves the right to terminate the internship at any time for unsatisfactory performance.

Is preference given to students from certain academic fields?

Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with a good academic background and having higher qualifications, based on need shall be given preference.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

Recent Photograph.
Signature.
th Class (Matriculation) Certificate.1. 12th Class (Higher Secondary) Certificate.1. Additional Mark Sheets (if prompted).
Recommendation Letter from the Sponsoring Institute.