Top Research Internships in India including Top IITs (Computer Science & IT) – 2025

1. IIT Hyderabad – Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) 2025

• Research Focus Area: Computer science, data science, AI, and various engineering disciplines. Interns work under IIT Hyderabad faculty mentors.
• Eligibility: Open to external students (non-IIT Hyderabad) in 2nd or 3rd year B.Tech/B.E. (all branches) or equivalent, or 1st year MSc/MA. Applicants must be among the top 20% of their class academically.
• Stipend: ₹7,500 per month (₹15,000 total for 2 months).
• Duration: 1–2 months, between mid-May to mid-July 2025. Minimum 4 weeks, maximum 8 weeks.
• Application Deadline: March 5, 2025
• Fees: No application or program fees.
• Additional Benefits: On-campus hostel accommodation is provided (students pay mess/food charges). Internship certificate awarded on completion. No travel support is provided.

2. IIT Guwahati (Dept. of CSE) – Summer Internship 2025

• Research Focus Area: Algorithms, systems, AI, and various subfields of Computer Science. Interns work with IIT Guwahati CSE faculty.
• Eligibility: Open to Indian nationals. Preferably students who will have completed 3 years of a B.E./B.Tech. in CSE by summer 2025. No strict CGPA cutoff.
• Stipend: No stipend provided – this is an unpaid research internship.
• Duration: ~8 weeks from May 8, 2025, to July 10, 2025.
• Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
• Fees: No application fee or tuition.
• Additional Benefits: Campus accommodation and mess facility can be arranged at IIT Guwahati for interns at a nominal charge, subject to availability. An internship certificate from the CSE Department is provided upon completion.

3. IIT Gandhinagar – Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) 2025

• Research Focus Area: Interdisciplinary research in Computer Science, AI/ML, data science, and engineering under IIT Gandhinagar faculty mentorship.
• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students (B.Tech/B.E. or M.Sc./M.Tech) from any recognized institution in India.
• Stipend: ₹2,000 per week (₹16,000 total for 8 weeks).
• Duration: At least 8 weeks during the summer break.
• Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Fees: No program or application fee.
• Additional Benefits: On-campus hostel accommodation is provided (interns must pay for hostel/mess charges). Internship certificate awarded on completion. Best internship project receives the Bhalodia-Khetan Summer Research Excellence Award of ₹50,000.

4. IIT Palakkad – Summer Internship Program 2025

• Research Focus Area: Research in Computer Science, Engineering, and related fields.
• Eligibility: Open to 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate students (B.E/B.Tech) and postgraduate students (M.Sc./M.Tech or 4th/5th year of integrated masters). IIT Palakkad’s own students are not eligible.
• Stipend: ₹8,000 per month (~₹12,000 total for 6 weeks).
• Duration: 6 weeks (May 21, 2025 – July 2, 2025).
• Application Deadline: March 18, 2025
• Fees: No application fee.
• Additional Benefits: On-campus hostel accommodation is available (interns must pay for hostel/mess charges). Internship certificate awarded upon successful completion.

5. IIT Roorkee – SPARK Summer Research Internship Program 2025

• Research Focus Area: Various engineering and science disciplines, including Computer Science, AI, and Data Science. Interns work under IIT Roorkee faculty on research projects.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed at least two semesters of their degree. Minimum CGPA requirements: >7.5/10 (IITs/IISc), >8.0 (NITs/IISERs), >8.5 (other colleges).
• Stipend: ₹2,500 per week (~₹20,000 total for 8 weeks).
• Duration: Typically 6–8 weeks during May–July 2025.
• Application Deadline: Expected to be early April 2025 (TBA).
• Fees: No application fee.
• Additional Benefits: Hostel accommodation is provided for outstation interns (at nominal charges). An IIT Roorkee internship certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

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6. IIT Delhi – Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2025

• Research Focus Area: Multidisciplinary research across all departments at IIT Delhi, including Computer Science & Engineering and IT.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students (preferably 3rd-year B.Tech/B.E. students) from any institute. Applicants must be among the top performers in their class.
• Stipend: Small honorarium (~₹500 per week).
• Duration: 8–12 weeks during summer 2025.
• Application Deadline: March 20, 2025
• Fees: No application or program fee.
• Additional Benefits: Official certificate from IIT Delhi upon successful completion. Interns have access to IIT Delhi’s research labs and library. No accommodation or travel support is provided.

7. DRDO – Research Internships at DRDO Laboratories (2025)

• Research Focus Area: Defence and advanced technologies including AI, robotics, cyber security, radar systems, and software development.
• Eligibility: Indian students (typically UG or PG in Engineering or Science). Applicants must be 19–28 years old with a relevant degree.
• Stipend: ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 per month (varies by lab and qualification).
• Duration: 4–6 weeks minimum (can extend up to 6 months).
• Application Deadline: Rolling basis, varies by lab. Many labs accept applications in early 2025 for summer positions.
• Fees: No application fee.
• Additional Benefits: Hands-on experience in cutting-edge defence research projects. Interns receive an official DRDO internship certificate. No accommodation or travel support is provided.

8. ISRO – Internship & Student Project Programs 2025

• Research Focus Area: Space science and technology, including AI applications in space, satellite systems, remote sensing, and software development.
• Eligibility: Indian citizens pursuing UG, PG, or PhD degrees in Science or Engineering. Students should have ≥60% marks (6.32/10 CGPA).
• Stipend: No stipend provided – ISRO internships are unpaid.
• Duration: Up to 45 days for the short-term internship scheme (~6 weeks). Project traineeships for master’s students can last longer (up to 4 months).
• Application Deadline: No fixed deadline (year-round). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• Fees: No application or program fee.
• Additional Benefits: Internship certificate from ISRO upon successful completion. Exposure to state-of-the-art space research facilities. No accommodation or travel support provided.

This list includes the best-paid and prestigious government-funded research internships for Computer Science & IT students in India for 2025. Ensure to check the respective institute’s official website for the latest updates and apply before the deadlines.

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Official program pages and announcements were used for each internship opportunity, as cited above:

• IIT Hyderabad SURE 2025 detail (Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) 2025 | IIT Hyderabad) (Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) 2025 | IIT Hyderabad) (Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) 2025 | IIT Hyderabad)】
• IIT Guwahati CSE internship notic (Summer Internship 2025) (Summer Internship 2025)】
• IIT Gandhinagar SRIP 2025 notificatio (Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) 2025 at IIT Gandhinagar) (Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) 2025 at IIT Gandhinagar)】
• IIT Palakkad summer internship pag (Summer Internships 2025 | Summer @ IIT Palakkad) (Summer Internships 2025 | Summer @ IIT Palakkad) (Summer Internships 2025 | Summer @ IIT Palakkad)】
• IIT Roorkee SPARK internship inf (IIT Roorkee Summer Internship 2024 (SPARK) : Full Details – foundit) (IIT Roorkee Summer Internship 2024 (SPARK) : Full Details – foundit) (IIT Roorkee invites applications for summer internship. Details here – India Today)】
• IIT Delhi SRFP 2025 announcement (IITD news ( Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship 2025 at IIT Delhi : IIT Delhi)】
• DRDO internship news (India Today/DRDO (DRDO Internship 2025: How to apply, eligibility criteria, and other details here) (DRDO Internship 2025: How to apply, eligibility criteria, and other details here)】
• ISRO internship official guideline ( DoS/ISRO INTERNSHIP & STUDENT PROJECT TRAINEE SCHEMEs ) (Want to be an intern at ISRO? Check eligibility, duration, stipend, where to apply & other details | Education – Hindustan Times) (Want to be an intern at ISRO? Check eligibility, duration, stipend, where to apply & other details | Education – Hindustan Times)】.

Beyond Research: Understanding Life’s True Purpose

Securing a research internship at top institutions like IITs, DRDO, or ISRO is a significant achievement for Computer Science and IT students. These internships provide valuable experience, technical expertise, and exposure to cutting-edge innovations, shaping a strong foundation for future careers.

However, as Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji explains, material success alone cannot bring lasting peace. Despite scientific advancements, stress and suffering persist due to spiritual ignorance. True success lies in understanding life’s purpose and engaging in the right way of worship, as guided by Supreme God Kabir. Just as research requires the correct methodology, devotion must follow the true spiritual path.

Balancing career growth with spiritual wisdom leads to both worldly success and eternal peace. By seeking divine knowledge alongside technical expertise, one can achieve a fulfilled and meaningful life, ultimately attaining salvation—the highest goal of human existence.