Digital India Internship 2023: Are you an Indian student looking for a valuable opportunity to gain practical work experience in the field of Information Technology and contribute to India’s digital revolution? Look no further! The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) presents the Digital India Internship Scheme 2023, designed to empower students and foster their growth in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
MeitY Digital India Internship Scheme 2023
In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this prestigious internship program, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and the diverse domains open for internships.
Purpose
An internship is an opportunity for a student to secure first hand and practical work experience under the guidance of a qualified and experienced Supervisor/Mentor. It also aims at active participation in the learning process through experimentation and putting into practice the knowledge acquired in the classrooms.
For the larger benefit of the student community and with a view to enrich the management/implementation of its various schemes/programmes, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has decided to notify these “Internship Guidelines”, to provide a framework for engagement of Interns for a limited period.
About MEITY
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is responsible for formulation, implementation and review of national policies in the field of Information Technology, Electronics and Internet (all matters other than licensing of Internet Service Provider).
Its mission is to promote e-Governance for empowering citizens; promoting the inclusive and sustainable growth of the Electronics, IT and ITeS industries; enhancing India’s role in Internet Governance; adopting a multipronged approach that includes development of human resources; promoting R&D and innovation; enhancing efficiency through digital services; and ensuring a secure cyber space.
Eligibility
(i) Indian students from recognized universities in India who have secured at least 60% marks in the last held degree or certificate examination and pursuing:
- B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)/Computer Science (CS)/ IT/ Electronics & Communications (EC)/ Electronics/ Electrical)
- M.Sc.(CS/IT/ Electronics/ Electrical)
- MCA/DOEACC ‘B’ level
- LL.B #
- B.A./M.A. in Economics (Hons.)*
Students of LL.B would be considered for internship only in ‘Cyber Laws’ area.
Students of B.A./M.A. in Economics (Hons.) would be considered for internship only in ‘Estimation of Digital Economy’ area. Desirable – knowledge of digitalisation, the factors that can be taken into consideration for estimation of digital economy, contribution of ecommerce, digital payments and other sectors.
Note:- The students who are in the last semester or who will pass out in summer 2023 will not be eligible for the internship. Only students who are in the previous one year will be eligible.
(ii) Possessing minimum qualifications as above shall not guarantee internship in this Ministry. Candidates having exposure in the area of intended internship with good academic background and having higher qualification, based on need shall be given preference.
Area of Internship
| Area Of Internship | Slots |
| Cyber Laws | 2 |
| Digital forensics | 2 |
| Technology Incubation and enhancing the process of Technology adoption | 1 |
| Use of AI Tools and Ontology development for Social Media | 1 |
| Content Writer | 1 |
| Graphic Designer | 1 |
| Video Editor | 1 |
| Electronics Equipment Safety Testing | 1 |
| EMI – EMC Testing | 1 |
| Cloud Computing | 1 |
| Architecture of Web 3.0 | 1 |
| Quantum communication and Technologies | 1 |
| Blockchain Technology | 1 |
| High Power Computing | 1 |
| R&D in system design and Engineering | 1 |
| Estimation of Digital Economy | 2 |
| Natural Language Processing Applications | 4 |
| Total | 23 |
Place Of Internship
| Place | The internship will be offered at New Delhi. |
How To Apply
| (i) | Interested and eligible students need to apply online ONLY (URL: http://meity.gov.in/schemes). |
| (ii) | The application needs to be sponsored/forwarded by the Institution where the applicant is currently enrolled in. |
Selection
| (i) | The Interns will be shortlisted and selected by the respective organisations/Groups/Divisions for their concerned domain. |
| (ii) | For selection of interns, personal or Skype Interview, may be conducted, if deemed necessary. No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the personal interview. |
| (iii) | List of selected candidates would be displayed on the web portal. |
Token Stipend
| (i) | A token stipend of Rs.10,000/- per month would be paid to an Intern, subject to satisfactory performance, duly certified by his Supervisor/Mentor. |
| (ii) | The intern shall be paid after the completion of internship on submission of Report duly accepted by this Ministry. |
Certificate Of Internship
Certificates will be issued by the Ministry to the Interns on the completion of internship
and submission of Report duly countersigned and accepted by the Competent Authority.
| Sl. No. | Task / Activity | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAUNCH DATE | 9th May 2023 |
| 2 | Submission of application online by candidates | 9th to 31st May 2023 |
| 3 | Selection/scrutiny of applications | 1st June to 8th June 2023 |
| 4 | Result of selected interns | 9th June 2023 |
| 5 | Offer of Internship (by Admin) | 9th June 2023 |
| 6 | Applicant to confirm for Internship | 9th to 12th June 2023 |
| 7 | System to Reject Application (If applicant doesn’t confirm) | 13th June 2023 |
| 8 | Issuance of Confirmation Letter to confirmed candidates (By Admin) | 13th June 2023 |
| 9 | Commencement date of Internship | 19th June 2023 |
| 10 | Completion date of Internship | 18th August 2023 |
| 11 | Submission of Report by Intern | 18th to 22nd August 2023 |
| 12 | Report to be accepted and upload by individual GC | 18th to 25th August 2023 |
| 13 | Issuance of Completion Certificate (By Admin) | 28th to 31st August 2023 |
| 14 | GCs to finalize from waitlisted candidates | 14th to 16th June 2023 |
| 15 | Offer of Internship (by Admin) | 19th June 2023 |
| 16 | Applicant to confirm for Internship | 19th to 20th June 2023 |
| 17 | Issuance of Confirmation Letter (By Admin) | 19th to 20th June 2023 |
| 18 | Commencement date of Internship | 26th June 2023 |
| 19 | Completion date of Internship | 25th August 2023 |
| 20 | Submission of Report by Intern | 25th to 29th August 2023 |
| 21 | Report to be accepted and upload by individual GC | 25th August to 1st September 2023 |
| 22 | Issuance of Completion Certificate (By Admin) | 4th to 8th September 2023 |
For any inquiries or support, you can contact support-diis@meity.gov.in via email.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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