Digital India Internship Scheme
₹10,000/month stipend · digital tech internship · MeitY India
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.
About This 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.
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
💡 Why Startups Should Care
For tech-minded students, this internship offers real government-project exposure plus a stipend — practical experience and networking that could inform a future govtech or digital services startup.
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
- Internship is neither employment nor an assurance of employment with the ministry
How to Apply
- Apply online through the Digital India Internship Portal (intern.meity.gov.in).
- Submit recent photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
- Complete the application with 10th and 12th class certificates.
- On selection, work under a MeitY supervisor/mentor for the internship period.
- Submit your final report to receive completion certification.
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.inDocuments Required
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- 10th class (matriculation) certificate
- 12th class (higher secondary) certificate