The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially launched the Digital India Internship Scheme 2025 for students across India to gain real-time, hands-on experience with various departments under the ministry. This prestigious program not only enhances students’ academic knowledge but also introduces them to policymaking, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and the tech ecosystem at the national level.
This article offers a comprehensive, structured, and reader-friendly guide on the MeitY Internship 2025, covering eligibility, application process, stipend, deadlines, form-filling procedure, selection process, and everything you need to know to apply successfully.
The Digital India Internship Scheme 2025 provides a structured opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to work closely with experts and departments under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, based in New Delhi. The program is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world experience, promoting innovation and practical exposure.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizing Body | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| Internship Location | Electronics Niketan, New Delhi – 110003 |
| Duration | 2 months (minimum), extendable up to 3 months |
| Mode | Physical (hybrid/virtual allowed with approval) |
| Stipend | ₹10,000 per month (paid after successful completion) |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th April 2025 |
| Number of Slots | 29 |
| Internship Domain | Eligible Courses |
|---|---|
| Tech domains (1–21 slots) | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in CS/IT/EC/Electronics/Electrical, MCA, M.Sc., DOEACC B |
| Public policy & law (Slot 22) | LL.B |
| Economics and digital economy (Slot 23) | Bachelor’s in Economics or Statistics |
Note:- The students who are in the last semester or who will pass out in summer 2025 will not be eligible for the internship. Only students who are in the previous one year will be eligible.
There are 29 internship opportunities across different digital technology domains. Here’s a list of key areas:
Each domain offers 1-2 slots depending on the requirement.
| Sl. No. | Task / Activity | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Launch Date | 4th April 2025 |
| 2 | Submission of application online by candidates | 4th April to 24th April 2025 |
| 3 | Selection/scrutiny of applications | 25th April to 6th May 2025 |
| 4 | Result of selected interns | 13th May 2025 |
| 5 | Offer of Internship (by Admin) | 13th May 2025 |
| 6 | Candidates to confirm for Internship | 13th to 15th May 2025 |
| 7 | Selection/scrutiny of waitlisted applications | 16th to 19th May 2025 |
| 8 | Result of selected interns (from wait list) | 20th May 2025 |
| 9 | Offer of Internship (by Admin) to waitlisted candidates | 20th May 2025 |
| 10 | Waitlisted candidates to confirm for Internship | 20th to 22nd May 2025 |
| 11 | Commencement date of Internship | 2nd June 2025 |
| 12 | Completion date of Internship | 1st August 2025 |
| 13 | Submission of Report by Intern | 1st to 7th August 2025 |
| 14 | Report to be accepted and uploaded by individual GC | 1st to 11th August 2025 |
| 15 | Issuance of Completion Certificate (By Admin) | 12th to 18th August 2025 |
The final list of selected candidates will be published on the internship portal.
The stipend will be disbursed after successful completion of the internship duration.
Upon successful completion, interns must:
A formal Internship Completion Certificate will be issued by MeitY, duly signed by the concerned authorities.
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