In shortNITI Aayog offers unpaid internships of 6 weeks to 6 months at its New Delhi headquarters. Undergraduates need 85% in class XII and completion of second year. Postgraduates and PhD scholars need 70% in graduation. No stipend provided; interns must bring own laptop and arrange accommodation.
Key facts
- Offered by
- NITI Aayog, Government of India
- Stipend
- Unpaid. NITI Aayog provides working space and internet facility but interns must bring their own laptop and arrange their own accommodation.
- Duration
- At least six weeks and not exceeding six months
- Location
- NITI Aayog headquarters, New Delhi
The NITI Aayog internship is an unpaid attachment to the government’s policy think tank at its New Delhi headquarters. Interns are assigned to one of the verticals or divisions, which cover everything from agriculture and health to data management and infrastructure, and they typically contribute to background research, data work and note preparation for the vertical they sit with.
The entry bar is academic rather than competitive. Undergraduates need a strong class twelve result and must have finished their second year, while postgraduates and research scholars are assessed on their graduation marks. The internship runs for a minimum of six weeks and no more than six months. Applications open only in the first ten days of each month for a start date some months later, and interns must arrange their own laptop and accommodation. A certificate is issued only if attendance crosses the required threshold.
Who is eligible
- Undergraduate students who have completed or appeared in the term end examinations of the second year or fourth semester, with not less than 85 percent marks in class XII
- Postgraduate students who have completed the first year or second semester, or research and PhD scholars, with not less than 70 percent marks in graduation
- Recent graduates awaiting admission to higher studies with 70 percent or more cumulative marks, whose results were declared not more than six months before the desired start date
- Enrolled in a recognised university or institution in India or abroad
- Minimum 75 percent attendance is required to receive the completion certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for NITI Aayog internship?
Undergraduates who completed second year with 85% in class XII, postgraduates who completed first year with 70% graduation marks, PhD scholars with 70% marks, or recent graduates with 70% cumulative marks within six months before start date, enrolled in a recognised Indian or foreign university.
Is NITI Aayog internship paid or unpaid?
The internship is completely unpaid. NITI Aayog provides working space and internet facility only. Interns must arrange and pay for their own laptop and accommodation.
What is the duration of NITI Aayog internship?
The internship duration is minimum six weeks and maximum six months. You can choose your preferred length within this range when applying.
When can I apply for NITI Aayog internship?
Applications open only during the first ten days of each month. You must apply during this window for a start date several months later.
What attendance is required to get completion certificate?
You must maintain minimum 75 percent attendance throughout the internship to receive the completion certificate from NITI Aayog.
What will I do as a NITI Aayog intern?
Interns are assigned to divisions covering agriculture, health, data management and infrastructure. Work includes background research, data analysis and note preparation for the assigned vertical.
Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.
