IIITDM Kancheepuram Summer Internship 2026 for External Students – Complete Details & Application Guide
- Mar 3
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The IIITDM Kancheepuram Summer Internship for External Students (IIITDM-SIES) 2026 is now open for applications. This prestigious two-month internship program is designed to promote high-quality academic research and product development among meritorious students from Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities backgrounds.
If you are aiming to strengthen your research profile and gain exposure at a premier institute, this opportunity at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kancheepuram should not be missed.
About the IIITDM Kancheepuram Summer Internship 2026 Program
The internship focuses on:
Goal-oriented research
Product development activities
Faculty-guided research mentorship
Exposure to an advanced academic environment
Opportunity for publications and IPR generation
The internship will be conducted in offline (in-person) mode at the IIITDM Kancheepuram campus.
Internship Duration
Start Date: 18th May 2026
End Date: 15th July 2026
Duration: 2 Months (May – July 2026)
Participating Departments
Students can apply under the following disciplines:
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Science and Humanities
School of Interdisciplinary Design
Eligibility Criteria
Students from institutions other than IIITDM Kancheepuram are eligible.
Academic Requirements:
B.Sc – Completed 4th semester
B.E./B.Tech./B.Des./B.Arch – Completed 6th semester
Integrated M.E./M.Tech (Dual Degree) – Completed 6th or 8th semester
M.E./M.Tech./M.Des./M.Arch./M.Sc – Completed 2nd semester
Academic Performance Requirements:
Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in all examinations from 10th standard onward
Must be among top 20% in the institution/university (certified by HoD/Institute Head)
Strong academic background preferred
Research papers, projects, competitions, Olympiad ranks, awards will be given preference
Students with external agency fellowship are also eligible to apply.
Scholarship & Benefits
Free accommodation at IIITDM hostel
₹10,000 incentive awarded to up to 50% of interns based on merit and performance
Internship completion certificate
Research publication opportunities
Exposure to faculty mentorship
Potential IPR development (NDA required)
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
Academic merit
Research profile
Written examination (if required)
Department-specific requirements
A maximum of 103 internship positions are available.
Only one intern per faculty mentor will be allotted under this program.
Required Documents for Application
Candidates must upload a single PDF (Max 5 MB) containing:
Resume (Maximum 2 pages)
Grade sheets (10th, 12th, UG & PG – all available semesters)
Proof of top 20% certification from HoD/Institute
Bonafide cum Endorsement certificate (in specified format)
Additionally:
Passport-size photograph (Max 100 KB)
All documents must be complete
Incomplete applications will be rejected
Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Application Opens | 16th February 2026 |
Application Deadline | 15th March 2026 (5 PM) |
Shortlisted for Written Exam | 23rd March 2026 |
Written Exam (if required) | 29th March 2026 |
Final Selection Announcement | 15th April 2026 |
Internship Start | 18th May 2026 |
Internship End | 15th July 2026 |
Internship Outcome
Interns are expected to:
Work under assigned faculty mentor
Deliver research output
Submit final internship report
Contribute towards publications or intellectual property (if applicable)
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must apply through the official application portal and upload all required documents carefully. After submission, a confirmation email will be sent.
For application-related queries:
Why You Should Apply?
Enhances research profile
Strong addition to higher studies applications (M.Tech/PhD)
Valuable exposure to IIT-level research ecosystem
Improves chances for publications and innovation projects
Strengthens core domain knowledge