SRIP 2026 IIT Gandhinagar : Eligibility, Stipend, Dates, Guidelines & How to Apply

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March 5, 2026

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March 5, 2026

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The Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) at IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a summer research program where selected students work with an IITGN faculty mentor on a research project. As per the official guidelines, SRIP 2026 will be conducted in offline (in-person) mode, and interns are expected to work on the project in person while staying on campus.

SRIP 2026: Official Overview

Program	Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) 2026 – IIT Gandhinagar
Mode (SRIP 2026)	Offline / In-person (on campus); open to Internal and External students
Eligibility	Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a prominent institution in India
Minimum Duration	At least 8 weeks (minimum commitment is mandatory)
Deadline (Applications)	March 5, 2026 (last date for receiving applications)
Stipend (Official)	Weekly stipend of Rs. 2000 (paid after completion); may vary for faculty-funded projects
Hostel	Hostel accommodation will be provided; interns must pay applicable hostel charges
Certificate	Certificate is provided to students who successfully complete SRIP (as per faculty guide)
Contact	internships@iitgn.ac.in

Important Dates (SRIP 2026)

Application deadline: March 5, 2026 (last date for receiving applications).
Minimum internship duration: At least 8 weeks.

Additionally, the official SRIP 2026 flyer mentions:

Application starts: February 16, 2026 onwards
Duration window (flyer): Minimum duration of 8 weeks between May 7 to July 16, 2026

Eligibility: Who Can Apply (Official)

As per the official SRIP guidelines for students:

Eligibility: Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a prominent institution in India.

The official SRIP FAQ 2026 further states:

UG students: Students in first, second, and third year of UG studies are encouraged to apply.
PG students: Students in their first year of PG studies can also apply.
Indian nationals studying abroad: If you are a native of India and presently studying abroad, you are welcome to apply.

Duration & Commitment (Official)

Duration: At least 8 weeks within the summer break of IITGN.
Minimum commitment: A minimum commitment of 8 weeks is mandatory for SRIP.

Mode of Internship (SRIP 2026): Offline / In-Person

According to the official guidelines:

SRIP 2026 will be conducted in offline mode.
In in-person/offline mode, students are expected to work on the project in person and interact with the faculty mentor regularly while staying on campus.
This mode is open to all students (Internal and External).

Stipend, Hostel & Certificate (Official)

Stipend

Weekly stipend: Rs. 2000 per week.
Payment timing (official guideline): The weekly stipend is paid after completion of the internship.
Variation: The stipend may vary for faculty-funded projects.
Flyer note: The SRIP 2026 flyer mentions a stipend of Rs. 2000 per week for a maximum of 8 weeks.

Hostel

Hostel accommodation will be provided to summer interns.
Interns must pay the applicable hostel charges.
FAQ (current charges): INR 210 per day (as stated in the SRIP FAQ 2026).

Certificate

The SRIP FAQ 2026 states that students who have successfully completed SRIP according to their faculty guides will be provided certificates towards the end.

Program Requirements & Deliverables (Official)

The official SRIP guidelines clearly list the following requirements:

Faculty mentorship is mandatory: Applicants must work with an IITGN faculty.
Applicants are advised to review the list of participating faculty and project descriptions before applying.
Discipline flexibility: Applicants may apply based on interest and prior experience and can apply to projects outside their declared degree specialization.
End-of-tenure deliverables: Interns must make a presentation to the institute and submit a report at the end of the tenure.

The official SRIP FAQ 2026 also adds:

Research proposal: Students are encouraged to start early; a research proposal is required one week after arriving at IITGN.
Poster presentation: Mandatory for IITGN students; external interns are encouraged to participate.
Report submission: SRIP report submission is mandatory for all interns at the end of the 8-week duration period.

Selection Process (Official)

As per the SRIP FAQ 2026:

Basis of selection: Candidate’s overall profile is reviewed including academic background, performance, research interests,
alignment with proposed projects, and prior experience (if any).
How selection happens: Individual faculty members identify the most suitable candidate for their projects.
Result timeline: Results are expected to be announced on the SRIP website and emails will be sent to selected interns by the end of March.

How to Apply (Official) – Step-by-Step

Choose your project/faculty: Review the participating faculty list and the project descriptions offered under SRIP.
Apply online via the official SRIP portal:
- SRIP Portal: https://srip.iitgn.ac.in/registration/
- Flyer application link: https://tiny.cc/srip2026
If applying to multiple projects: Submit a separate application for each project (multiple applications are permitted for different projects).
Do not send hard copy: Applicants should not send a hard copy of the filled application form to IITGN.

Important Application Rules (Official FAQ)

Faculty emails after applying: You are not supposed to mail the faculty regarding the project after applying; such emails will be ignored.
Incorrect form data: If you entered incorrect data in the application, you can re-apply with correct data.
Statement of Purpose (SOP): The FAQ suggests including your research interests, why you want to intern at IITGN,
and how you will contribute to the specific project based on your previous exposure/training.