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About NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog is India’s apex public policy think tank, chaired by the Prime Minister, promoting economic development and cooperative federalism. Key members include Vice Chairperson Suman Bery and Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Narendra Singh Tomar.

About NITI Aayog Internship

The scheme provides short-term exposure for undergraduate/postgraduate students and research scholars from recognised Indian/foreign universities to NITI’s verticals/divisions. Interns contribute policy inputs like empirical analysis, briefing reports, and papers while learning government functioning.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate: Completed/appeared 2nd year/4th semester bachelor’s; ≥85% in Class 12.
• Postgraduate/Research: Completed/appeared 1st year/2nd semester PG/PhD; ≥70% in graduation.
• Recent graduates (final exam completers waiting for higher studies): ≥70% cumulative; gap ≤6 months from result declaration.

Mode, Location & Duration

• Mode: On-site.
• Location: New Delhi (NITI Bhawan).
• Duration: Minimum 6 weeks, maximum 6 months (certificate only for full completion; 75% attendance required).

Deadline

• Applications: 1st–10th every month (e.g., April 1–10 for June start; apply 2 months ahead).

How to Apply

• Online via NITI portal; select one area (e.g., Law, Economics); upload SOP (500–1000 words), resume, transcripts.
• For technical issues: nic-niti[at]gov[dot]in.​
  Instructions PDF

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