If you are a student dreaming of working with India’s top policy think tank, the NITI Aayog Internship Scheme 2025 is your golden ticket. This prestigious internship offers a chance to work on real-time policy research and strategic development projects with top-level government officials. Plus, it’s available in both offline (Delhi) and work-from-home modes!
About the Program
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), Government of India, runs this internship program for students enrolled in UG, PG, or research-level programs. The scheme aims to provide exposure to the functioning of the Indian Government and create awareness among students on public policy formulation and implementation.
Interns get to work in verticals like:
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Education
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Health
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AI and Emerging Tech
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Environment & Sustainability
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Economics, Finance & Trade
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Women Empowerment
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SDGs and more
Useful Summary
| Feature | Details |
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| Start Date | Applications open all year (Monthly intake) |
| Close Date | 10th of every month for the next month’s batch |
| Duration | Minimum 6 weeks – Maximum 6 months |
| Stipend | Unpaid (Voluntary internship) |
| Perks | Certificate from NITI Aayog, Policy Exposure |
| Apply Status | OPEN (Applications accepted online) |
| Location | NITI Aayog HQ, New Delhi OR Remote (Online) |
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility Criteria
Students currently enrolled in:
• Undergraduate (at least in 2nd year)
• Postgraduate
• M.Phil./Ph.D.
Courses eligible:
• Economics, Law, Engineering, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Statistics, Management, IT, etc.
Note: You must have at least 70% marks in all exams from Class 10 onwards.
Terms of Engagement (Number of Openings)
• Openings are variable, subject to the number of applications and availability in verticals
• Interns are selected based on academic background, statement of purpose (SOP), and fit for the chosen vertical
Essential Documents
• Recent passport-size photo
• Bonafide certificate from the institution
• Resume / CV
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
How to Apply (Online Process)
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Visit the official NITI Aayog internship portal:
🔗 https://www.niti.gov.in/internship -
Scroll down to “Internship Scheme” and click “Apply Online”
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Register using your email and create a password
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Fill in academic, personal, and area of interest details
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Upload necessary documents (Resume, SOP, Bonafide Certificate)
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Submit the form before the 10th of the current month to be considered for next month’s batch
Status Check (If Any)
• Application review typically takes 2–3 weeks
• Selected applicants will receive a confirmation email
• No status tracking portal; communication is through registered email only
Important Dates & Links
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Start | Open throughout the year |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th of each month (for next month) |
| Internship Start (Batch-wise) | 1st week of the following month |
| Duration | 6 Weeks to 6 Months |
FAQs
Q: Is the NITI Aayog internship paid?
No, this is a voluntary unpaid internship, but you will gain prestigious policy experience.
Q: Can first-year students apply?
No, undergraduate students must be in at least their second year.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
Yes, interns who successfully complete the tenure receive an official certificate from NITI Aayog.
Q: Can I do this internship online?
Yes, many verticals allow remote/work-from-home internships.
Q: How competitive is the selection?
Highly competitive – strong SOP and academic profile are key to selection.