About NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog is aย policy think tank of the Government of India that stands for National Institution for Transforming India.ย It advises the government on different issues, such as social and economic development, defence, health, and education.ย
About Internship Opportunity
This Scheme seeks to engage students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or Research Scholars enrolled in recognized Universities/Institutions within India or abroad, as “interns”. These ‘interns”shall be given exposure to various Verticals/ Divisions/Units within NITI Aayog and would be expected to supplement the process of analysis within NITI Aayog through empirical collection and collation of in-house and other information. For the ” Interns,” the exposure to the functioning of the Indian Government may be an add-on in furthering their future interests.
Eligibility
Bona fide students of any recognized University/ Institution within India or abroad, fulfilling foilowing conditions are eligible to apply for the internship:
- Under-graduate students, having completed/appeared in the term end exams of second year I 4th, semester of the bachelor degree course and secured not less than 85% or equivalent marks in 12th class.
- Graduate students having completed/ appeared in the term end exams of first year/2nd seme ster of their post graduate prograrnme or perusing research/PhD and secured not less than TOoh or equivalent marks in Graduation.
- The students who have appeared in the final exam or just completed Graduation/PG and waiting for admission for higher studies may also be considered for internship provided that They have secured 7 Ooh or more cumulative marks in all the years/ semesters of their graduation/ post-graduation till the date of application. The period between the month of declaration of result of linal exam and the desired month of internship should not exceed six months e.g. if the result is declared in the month of June then he/she can apply for the internship beginning til1 the month of December.
Duration
The period of the internship will be at least six weeks but not exceeding six months. Interns not completing the requisite period will not be issued any certificates.
Location
New Delhi
Deadline
10th May 2024