The Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has officially launched a prestigious internship programme scheduled for February 2026. The initiative is designed to give students hands-on exposure to real-world projects—helping bridge the gap between academic learning and professional work in the space research ecosystem.
Programme Overview
This internship offers a high-value opportunity for students to work in a professional environment for a maximum duration of 45 days. Unlike many remote internships, this is an offline (in-person) programme, meaning selected students must be physically present at their assigned location to participate in project work.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is open to students currently enrolled in Indian institutions, provided they meet the required academic standards.
- General Requirement: UG / PG / PhD students must have at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA.
- Engineering (BE/BTech): Students must be currently in their 6th semester.
- Postgraduate Engineering (ME/MTech): Candidates must have completed at least their 1st semester.
- BSc and Diploma: Students in their final year are eligible.
- MSc: Applicants must have completed at least their 1st year.
- PhD: Candidates must have successfully completed coursework.
Project Allotment and Locations
The internship is primarily focused on project training. Students are allotted projects based on factors such as:
- their domain knowledge and skill set,
- availability of subject experts/faculty at the centre, and
- relevance to the student’s academic background and past projects.
The programme is hosted across multiple major ISRO centres in India, including:
- Bengaluru
- Ahmedabad
- Dehradun
- Hyderabad
Certification and Professional Value
On successful completion, students receive an official internship certificate issued by the Government of India and ISRO. This certification is considered highly valuable for strengthening a student’s CV/resume and showcasing experience with one of the world’s leading space organisations.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must follow the official digital application process based on their preferred location:
- Select Location: Open the application link for your preferred city/centre (for example, Bengaluru or Ahmedabad).
- Download the Form: Locate and download the official internship application form from the portal.
- Fill and Scan: Complete all required details and scan the filled form into a PDF.
- Submit via Email: Send the completed PDF to the email address mentioned on the second page of the application instructions.
- Follow Instructions Carefully: Strictly follow the guidelines for the email subject line and required headings/points to ensure the application is processed correctly.
Final Note
This internship is a strong opportunity for students looking to gain meaningful exposure to real projects in India’s space research ecosystem. Since the process involves centre-specific instructions, applicants should review the official portal details carefully before submitting.
