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How To Apply For The MeitY Internship?

Pragya Pathak

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Updated: 19-01-2026 at 3:30 PM

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), government of India, runs an internship program called the Digital India Internship Scheme, also known as the MeitY Internship. Like all other internship programs, the primary aim of running this internship program is to provide an opportunity to students to get a glimpse of how one department of the government operates and learn to apply skills, along with learning new skills in a real-time setting.

This internship program is specifically for students pursuing careers in the fields of engineering, law, economics, public policy, and other related professional courses. Internships are one of the golden ways of entering the practical world while still being in the structured learning world set by educational institutions, and therefore, make the transition from being a student to being a professional smooth and efficient.

Read the article to learn more about the govt internship program, ranging from its specifics and benefits to eligibility criteria and application process.

Overview

The table below summarises some key details about the govt internship program that one should know.

Name of the internship program	Digital India Internship Scheme, also known as the MeitY Internship
Under which authority	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Objective	To provide an opportunity for students to get a glimpse of how one department of the government operates, and learn to apply skills, along with learning new skills in a real-time setting
Eligible groups	UG, PG, or research students from recognised universities and institutions
Mode of application	Online
Mode of internship	Offline in New Delhi
Duration of the internship	Around 2 months (extendable up to 3)
Stipend	Rs. 10,000 per month
Probable application dates for 2026	Applications may start around March or April 2026

MeitY Internship Dates For 2026

The application dates and deadlines are yet to be released by the authorities. However, the applications usually roll out in the months of March or April.

What Is The MeitY Internship?

The Digital India Internship Scheme, also known as the MeitY internship, is a govt internship program introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and implemented by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD). The main aim of this internship program is to help students learn to apply their skills, learn new skills, and observe the operations of a government department.

The internship is for two months, but can be extended up to three months, based on the work and performance of the intern, and is a paid internship. Usually, the ministry opens up 29 vacancies across 23 fields, like engineering, management, law, and others, that the applicants can choose from while filling out the application form. It is not an online internship; hence, selected interns will be required to shift to New Delhi temporarily for the duration of the internship.

Objectives Of The MeitY Internship

There are several objectives of the govt internship program that make it useful and unique, some of which are described below in brief points:

The ultimate objective of the Digital India Internship Scheme is to provide an opportunity to the students to work in the public sector and learn from the real world, not just books.
The government also aims to encourage students to show the practical potential of various diverse fields like engineering, technology, digital governance, etc.
Another objective of the Digital India Internship Scheme is to sow the seed of creative thinking so that young minds can join the public sector soon and contribute in their own way to the nation’s development and growth.

Benefits Of The Digital India Internship Scheme

The MeitY internship comes along with a range of benefits for its beneficiaries. Some of the key benefits are mentioned below for one’s better understanding of the scheme:

The govt internship scheme provides an opportunity for students to work and learn in a practical environment, that too a government department. Students can not only learn practical and new skills but also observe the working of the public sector, the sector that is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order in India.
The selected interns are also entitled to receive a monthly stipend worth Rs. 10,000. However, this amount is only payable at the end of one’s internship; therefore, completing the internship period successfully is the key.
Interns are also given a completion certificate issued by the ministry in the intern’s name, upon the successful completion of their internship.

What Is The Eligibility Criteria For Applying For The MeitY Internship?

Individuals interested in applying for this internship program first need to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the same or not. The Meity digital India internship scheme eligibility criteria are as follows:

Only Indian citizens can apply for this internship program.
The applicant should already be pursuing some educational course at a recognised university or institute in India.
All candidates who are interested in applying for the internship need to have at least scored 60% marks in their last educational degree or competitive examination.

We request you to please go through the official internship document released by the ministry to thoroughly understand the specifics, as per your educational qualifications and interests.

Exclusion Criteria

There is an exclusion criterion for this internship program that prohibits or even makes eligible beneficiaries ineligible for the scheme. The criteria of exclusion are as follows:

Students presently in their last semester or who have completed their respective degrees by the summer of 2025 cannot apply for this internship program.
Interns cannot represent the ministry in any way to any third party or media houses. Only selected interns who have been given the authority can do so, but only to a limited extent.
Interns can also not apply for an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) on the work done during their internship period. Also, confidentiality is key!

How To Apply For The MeitY Internship?

Individuals can apply for this govt internship program through an online platform from the comfort of their homes. The Digital India Internship Scheme registration process is mentioned below in a stepwise manner so that you can follow it easily:

Step 1: The first step of applying for the internship program is registration by visiting the official website of the Digital India Internship Portal and clicking on the ‘Intern Registration’ option.

Step 2: Fill in the required details, such as name, mobile number, and email address, and set a password that includes alphanumeric characters after validating it with the OTP received on your mobile number.

Step 3: After successful Digital India Internship Scheme registration, navigate to the ‘log in’ option and log in through the set credentials, which will be your email ID and password.

Step 4: You will be redirected to the application form section, which is divided into three sub-sections. i.e., personal details, academic details, and references.

Step 5: Upload the scanned copies of all the required documents.

Step 6: Rechecked the filled information and then click on ‘submit’. After submitting the application form, the system will generate an acknowledgement letter, which will have a unique reference ID, sent to your email address directly. One can also track the status of their application by logging in to the same portal.

Please note that selected candidates will receive their respective offer letters at their registered email addresses. After receiving the offer letter, all candidates are required to send their confirmation within three days of receiving the offer letter, along with their bank account details. The rest of the functions will happen through the portal itself, so keep actively checking the online portal since the beginning.

Particulars Of the Selection Process

Some important things to note about the selection process are as follows:

After the shortlisting of application forms, the candidates will be required to give an online personal interview through video-chat platforms and applications, like Skype. Interviews can be conducted in real-time as well.
The selected interns will be selected and interviewed by the respective department heads whom the applicants chose while filling out the application form.
The list of the selected interns will also be displayed on the official website of MeitY.
On the completion of one’s internship, interns are required to submit a detailed report on the work they did during their internship period. Along with this, they are required to submit a ‘No-Demand certificate’. Both reports should be in the prescribed format by the ministry and are to be submitted in both soft and hard copies.

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What Are The Documents Required For The MeitY Internship?

There are certain documents that applicants are required to attach when applying for the government internship program. The list of required documents is as follows:

Aadhaar card
Educational marksheets, such as those of the 10th standard and 12th standard
Other marksheets (if needed)
Recommendation letter from the sponsoring institute
Scanned copy of the applicant’s signature

Conclusion

Internships are a crucial part of a holistic educational journey for all and every student, irrespective of their field of study; therefore, the MeitY internship is an important one. What makes it stand out from other internship programs is that it is offered by a government department, which means that students can directly experience working in a govt department, observe their daily operations, and learn as much as possible from seasoned officials and professionals.

Eligible students are requested to apply for this internship scheme and reap the benefits of this valuable learning experience. Indirectly, in a way, this internship might also fuel the interest of many who want to work in the public sector, a dreamy wish of many.

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