About Niti Aayog Internship
NITI Aayog, Government of India had initiated an Internship Scheme in 2015. Based on the experience in the past years a review was made. Now in supersession of all the previous guidelines in this regard, The NITI Aayog announces the revised Internship Scheme. This Scheme seeks to engage students pursuingUnder Graduate/Graduate/Post Graduate Degrees or are Research Scholars enrolled in recognized University/Institution within India or abroad, as “Interns”. These “Interns” shall be given exposure to various Verticals/Divisions/Units within NITI Aayog and would be expected supplement the process of analysis within NITI Aayog through empirical collection and collation of in-house and other information. For the “Interns” the exposure to the functioning of the Indian Government may be an add-on in furthering their future interests.
Applicants will have to apply ONLINE by filling up the registration form.
Eligibility Criteria
Bonafide students of any recognized University/ Institution within India or abroad, fulfilling following conditions are eligible to apply for
the internship:
a. Under-graduate students, having completed/appeared in the term end exams of second year/4th, semester of the bachelor degree course and secured not less than 85% or equivalent marks in 12th class.
b. Graduate students having completed/ appeared in the term end exams of first year/2nd semester of their post-graduate programme or perusing research/PhD and secured no less than TO or equivalent marks in Graduation.
c. The students who have appeared in the final exam or just completed Graduation/PG and waiting for admission for higher studies may also be considered for internship provided that They have secured 70% or more cumulative marks in all the years/ semesters of their graduation/ post graduation till the date of application.
Duration of the Internship
The period of Internship shall be at least six weeks but not Exceeding six months. Interns not completing the requisite period will not be issued any certificate.
Selection Process of this Internship
Depending upon the number of applications received against a particular domain/area, NITI Aayog reselves the right to fix up the eligibility criteria, limit the number of applicants to be called for a particular period and to decide about the mode of screening thereof.
Benefit
- On successful completion of internship, NITI AAYOG will issue a Certificate of Internship based on individual performance of Candidates .