NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), the premier public policy think tank of the Government of India, is inviting applications for its prestigious Internship Scheme.
This scheme engages brilliant young minds—students pursuing Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, or Research Degrees—to work closely with the nodal agency tasked with catalyzing economic development and cooperative federalism in India. This is a highly coveted opportunity for law and public policy students to gain unparalleled exposure to the economic and policy-making processes of the country from the bottom up.
Internship Overview
| Opportunity | Duration | Location | Application Mode |
| NITI Aayog Internship Scheme | 6 Weeks to 6 Months | New Delhi | Online Portal |
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
The internship scheme is open to bonafide students of recognized universities/institutions within India or abroad who fulfill the following strict academic benchmarks:
- Undergraduate (UG) Students: Must have completed or appeared in the term-end exams of their 2nd year / 4th semester of the bachelor’s degree course AND secured not less than 85% or equivalent marks in the 12th class.
- Post-Graduate (PG) / Research Students: Must have completed or appeared in the term-end exams of the 1st year / 2nd semester of their PG program (or be pursuing a Ph.D.) AND secured not less than 70% or equivalent marks in Graduation.
- Recent Graduates / Waiting for Admission: Students who have appeared in their final exams or just completed their Graduation/PG and are waiting for admission to higher studies are also eligible.
- Condition: They must have secured 70%+ cumulative marks in all years/semesters till the date of application.
- Timeframe: The gap between the declaration of the final exam result and the desired start month of the internship must not exceed 6 months.
Key Rules & Engagement Tenure
- Duration: The engagement tenure shall be at least 6 weeks but must not exceed 6 months.
- Frequency Limit: A candidate can apply for an internship only once during a financial year.
- Application Window: Applications must be made 2 to 6 months in advance of the desired internship month.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Application Deadline for the Current Cycle: 10th June 2026
Important Links
| Internship Details | Click Here |
| Application Link | Click Here |
| JurisLink Whatsapp Group | Click Here |
How to Apply for NITI Aayog Internship 2026
The application process is strictly digital and must be completed via the official portal.
- Visit the official NITI Aayog website and navigate to the Internship Scheme portal.
- Register and carefully fill out the online application form before the 10th June 2026 deadline.
- Crucial Step: Applicants must clearly indicate their specific Area of Interest (e.g., Governance, Law, Public Policy, Economics) in the application.
- Submit the online application and save the confirmation.
- Post-Selection: If selected, applicants must produce their original mark sheets and a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their college/institution (in the format specified in Annexure ‘C’ of the official notification) at the time of joining. Failure to do so will result in the immediate cancellation of the candidature.
Contact for Queries: For technical or procedural clarifications, candidates may email nic-niti@gov.in
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