Digital India Internship Scheme 2026 Application Form, Eligibility at intern.meity.gov.in

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Central Government runs Digital India Internship Scheme for Indian students from recognized universities in India. The scheme gives students a chance to get first-hand and practical work experience under the guidance of a qualified and experienced Supervisor/Mentor. Students who have secured at least 60% marks in the last held degree or certificate examination and are pursuing B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, MSc (Electronics/CS/IT) or DoEACC 'B' level can apply online at intern.meity.gov.in.

Digital India Internship Scheme is a scheme under MeitY that helps students put classroom knowledge into practice through experimentation and active participation in the learning process. The minimum duration of internship is two months, extendable up to three months, depending on the performance of the candidate and the requirement of the Ministry. For the 2026 session, the internship is offered in offline mode at New Delhi.

Registration for the Summer 2026 session has been closed and offer letters have been sent to the registered email IDs of the selected candidates. The next session will be announced on the official portal, so students should keep checking the website for the latest update.

Digital India Internship Scheme Online Application Form 2026

Below is the complete procedure to apply online for the internship:-

STEP 1: Firstly visit the official website https://intern.meity.gov.in/

STEP 2: On the homepage, click on the "Register" link to open the online registration form. The application needs to be sponsored or forwarded by the institution where the applicant is currently enrolled.

STEP 3: Fill in all the required details, upload the required documents and submit the application before the last date.

STEP 4: After submitting the form, keep the application ID safe and track the application status on the "Track Application" section of the portal.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Digital India Internship Scheme
Launched By	Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
Beneficiaries	Indian students from recognized universities
Stipend	Rs. 10,000 per month
Internship Duration	Two months, extendable up to three months
Place of Internship	New Delhi
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	intern.meity.gov.in

Areas for Internship Slots

For the 2026 session, the Ministry has opened 51 internship slots across 33 areas. The main areas are given below:-

• Digital Forensics
• Mobile and Apps Security
• Security in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Cryptography Security and Standards
• Cyber Security Certification of IT Products
• Secure Quantum Communication and Post-Quantum Security
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Cloud Computing
• UI/UX Design
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
• Digital Economy
• Data Analytics of Indian IT sector and startups
• Application of Generative AI in policy making for startups
• Content Writer
• Video Editor
• Graphic Designer
• Public Policy on Internet
• Web 3
• Quantum Technologies
• Blockchain Technology
• VLSI and Chip Designing
• High Power Computing
• Policy on Online Gaming
• Online Gaming
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies
• Skill Development in Emerging Technology
• Semiconductors
• Public Policy for Electronics Sector
• Data Analytics of Electronics Industry

Eligibility Criteria for Digital India Internship Scheme 2026

The candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to become eligible for Digital India Internship Scheme:-

• Indian students from recognized universities in India who have secured at least 60% marks in the last held degree or certificate examination are eligible.
• For most areas, students pursuing B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc (Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Communications), MCA or DoEACC 'B' level can apply.
• For the areas "Public Policy on Internet" and "Policy on Online Gaming", students with an LL.B degree can apply.
• For the area "Digital Economy", students with a Bachelors in Economics and Statistics can apply.
• Students who are in the last semester or who will pass out in summer 2026 are not eligible. Only students in the second last year are eligible.
• Possessing minimum qualifications does not guarantee internship. Candidates with exposure in the area of intended internship, good academic background and higher qualification are given preference.

Important Dates for Digital India Internship Scheme 2026

Candidates must remember all the dates while filling the online application form for this internship by MeitY. The important dates for the Summer 2026 session are given below:-

• Launch date: 10th April 2026
• Submission of application online: 10th to 29th April 2026
• Selection and scrutiny of applications: 30th April to 12th May 2026
• Result of selected interns: 19th May 2026
• Commencement of internship: 1st June 2026
• Completion of internship: 31st July 2026

Selection and Placement under Internship Scheme

Selection - The interns will be shortlisted and selected by the respective groups or divisions for their concerned domain. For selection of interns, a personal or Skype interview may be conducted, if deemed necessary. No TA or DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the personal interview.

Placement - Every batch of interns or individual interns, as the case may be, will have a Scientific or Technical Project Supervisor/Mentor from the Ministry. The internship is neither an employment nor an assurance of an employment with the Ministry.

Stipend and Certificate of Internship

Stipend - A token stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month would be paid to an intern, subject to satisfactory performance, duly certified by the Supervisor/Mentor. The stipend shall be paid after the completion of internship on submission of Report duly accepted by the Ministry.

Internship Certificate - Certificates will be issued by the Ministry to the interns on the completion of internship and submission of Report duly countersigned and accepted by the Competent Authority.

Duration of Internship

The minimum duration of internship is two months, extendable up to three months, depending on the performance of the candidate, requirement of the Ministry and the time the intern is willing to spend. For the Summer 2026 session, the internship ran from 1st June 2026 to 31st July 2026 in offline mode.

References

-- For all other details, candidates can download the official notification in the PDF format through the link given here - Digital India Internship Scheme 2026 Guidelines

-- Email: support-diis@meity.gov.in