In shortThe NHRC Online Short Term Internship Programme is a two-week full-time course conducted remotely by the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. Participants attend weekdays 10 am to 5.30 pm, study complaint mechanisms and thematic areas like custodial justice, and receive Rs 2,000 and a certificate upon successful completion based on attendance and project work quality.
Key facts
- Offered by
- National Human Rights Commission, India
- Stipend
- A one time financial award of Rs 2,000 on successful completion, along with a certificate of participation
- Duration
- Two weeks, conducted full time on weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Location
- Online, conducted remotely by the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission runs several internships, and the short term online programme is the most accessible of them. It lasts two weeks, runs full time on weekdays, and is conducted entirely online, which means students from anywhere in the country can take part without moving to Delhi. Sessions cover the commission’s complaint mechanism, its inquiry powers and thematic areas such as custodial justice, bonded labour, and the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities.
Participants are also required to produce project work, and a certificate plus a small completion award depends on attendance, discipline and the quality of that work. The commission draws applicants from many disciplines but the programme leans towards law students. Eligibility requires a consistent academic record from class twelve onwards, an age limit in the late twenties, and no previous NHRC internship. Separate in person summer and winter programmes also run.
Who is eligible
- Must be in the third year or beyond of a five year integrated postgraduate course, in the third or final year of a bachelor's degree, in any year of a postgraduate degree or diploma, or a research scholar in any discipline
- Minimum 60 percent marks consistently from class XII onwards
- Age not exceeding 28 years as on the cut off date stated in the announcement
- Must not have attended an NHRC internship previously
- Must attend full time on all weekdays and complete the assigned project work
- Certificate and award depend on attendance, discipline and the quality of project work
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for NHRC online internship
Students in third year or beyond of five-year integrated postgraduate course, third or final year of bachelor's degree, any year of postgraduate degree, or research scholars. Must have 60% marks consistently from class XII, be under 28 years old, and never attended NHRC internship before.
How long is NHRC online internship
The internship lasts two weeks and is conducted full time on weekdays from 10 am to 5.30 pm. All participants must attend on all weekdays and complete assigned project work.
What is the stipend for NHRC internship
Interns receive a one-time financial award of Rs 2,000 on successful completion, along with a certificate of participation. The award depends on attendance, discipline and quality of project work.
What subjects are covered in NHRC online internship
Sessions cover the commission's complaint mechanism, inquiry powers and thematic areas including custodial justice, bonded labour, and rights of women, children and persons with disabilities.
Is NHRC internship open to all streams
Yes, the programme is open to students from any discipline. However, it leans towards law students. Research scholars in any discipline are also eligible.
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