IIT Palakkad has a summer internship program which aims at introducing undergraduate and postgraduate students to research so as to enthuse them, and to get them interested in a career in teaching and research. This is a six-weeks long residential programme and it combines hands-on research training with a variety of hardware and software analysis tools.
Eligibility
Science, Engineering and Humanities: The programme is open to postgraduate students (including 4th and 5th year students of integrated master’s programmes) and those who are in the 3rd and 4th year of their four year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Sciences).
Application process
- The application is to be submitted online at the portal available at the homepage of IIT Palakkad.
- Selection will be made on the basis of academic record, aptitude for research, accomplishments and area(s) of research interest.
Please note the following:
- Only those who satisfactorily complete the programme will be given the internship certificate.
- Financial support of Rs. 8000/- per month (Rs. 12000/- for the entire period) will be provided to all the selected candidates.
- Accommodation on a shared basis is available on campus. Hostel room rent along with mess food charges should be paid by the intern students.
- Students from IIT Palakkad are not eligible to apply for summer interships program of the institute.
- Foreign nationals currently studying in Indian universities/institutes will be treated on par with Indian nationals.
Important Dates
| Application Portal Opens on | January 29, 2025 |
| Application submission deadline for foreign nationals (studying abroad) | February 25, 2025 |
| Application submission deadline for others | March 18, 2025 |
| Declaration of selection list for foreign nationals (studying abroad) | March 11, 2025 |
| Declaration of Selection List for others | April 8, 2025 |
| Deadline to confirm participation for foreign nationals (studying abroad) | March 18, 2025 |
| Deadline to confirm participation for others | April 15, 2025 |
| Program starts | May 21, 2025 |
| Program ends | July 2, 2025 |
Guides and Research Areas Available for Internship in Summer 2025
Click here: Internships Available
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