Work With the Government’s Apex Think Tank
Are you looking to understand how national public policies are shaped? NITI Aayog, the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India, has opened applications for its internship program. This is a unique chance for students to get close exposure to government functioning and developmental policy issues.
The program allows young academic talent to work directly with various verticals, divisions, and units of NITI Aayog. Selected interns contribute by generating policy inputs like empirical analysis, briefing reports, and policy papers.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The internship scheme is open to bonafide undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research scholars from recognized universities in India and abroad. However, you must meet specific academic criteria to qualify:
- Undergraduate Students: Must have completed or appeared in the term-end exams of the second year or fourth semester of a bachelor’s degree course. You also need a minimum of 85% or equivalent marks in your Class 12 exams.
- Graduate and Postgraduate Students: Must have completed or appeared in the first year or second semester of a postgraduate program, or be pursuing research for a PhD. You must have secured at least 70% marks in graduation.
- Recent Graduates: Students who have finished their graduation or post-graduation and are waiting for admission to higher studies can apply. They must have secured 70% or more cumulative marks in all semesters up to the date of application. Note that the gap between the final exam result declaration and the internship month cannot exceed six months.
Duration and Location
The internship is strictly an on-site program located in New Delhi.
The duration of the internship ranges from a minimum of six weeks to a maximum of six months. Keep in mind that interns who fail to complete the mandatory six-week period will not receive an internship certificate.
How to Apply Before the Deadline
The deadline to submit your application is November 10, 2026. Interested candidates must fill out the online registration form through the official portal.
To start your application process, you can click here to apply and review the detailed instructions. For any technical difficulties during online submission, applicants can reach out to the National Informatics Centre (NIC) at nic-niti@gov.in.
Why This Matters For Your Career
Working with a premier government body like NITI Aayog adds immense value to your resume. It gives law and policy students a practical understanding of how laws translate into socio-economic frameworks. Take note of the deadline and submit your forms early to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Story reported by Lawctopus. This article is BareLaw’s independent explanation and analysis.
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