Internship Programme By The Ministry Of External Affairs

Key facts

Benefit	₹10,000 monthly
Who	Students aged up to 25
How paid	Honorarium for basic costs
Implemented by	Ministry of External Affairs
Official portal	https://internship.mea.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Interns receive a monthly honorarium of ₹10,000 to cover basic expenses. They may also have opportunities to visit Indian missions abroad, subject to conditions.

Who can apply

Age up to 25
For: student
Category: GEN, OBC, SC, ST
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household
enrolled in education

Indian citizens aged 25 or below, currently enrolled in educational programs, can apply. Candidates must not be income tax payers, have no government employees in their family, and belong to economically weaker sections or underprivileged backgrounds.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official internship portal.

Visit https://internship.mea.gov.in/registration and register with your details.
Verify your email using the link sent to your inbox.
Go to https://internship.mea.gov.in/dashboard and click 'Apply for Internship'.
Fill in the application form with required personal and educational details.
Upload the necessary documents as specified.
Preview your application and make any changes before submission.
Submit your application to complete the process.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Number
Proof of Identity
Proof of Address
Proof of Age/DOB (Class 10th/12th Marksheet)
Proof of Current Educational Qualification
Bank Details (for the payment of stipend)

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not submitted	Ensure all mandatory fields are filled and documents are uploaded before clicking 'Submit'.
Verification email not received	Check the spam folder for the email from egov.egit@mea.gov.in and ensure the email address provided during registration is correct.

Frequently asked questions

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide an Aadhaar number, proof of identity, proof of address, proof of age, proof of current educational qualification, and bank details.

Is there an age limit for applicants?

Yes, candidates must be 25 years old or younger as of December 31 of the year they are applying for the internship.

How many internships are available each year?

The program offers a total of 75 internships annually, typically for a duration of three months.

What is the selection process for the internship?

The selection involves preliminary screening based on academic performance followed by a personal interview conducted via video conferencing.

Can students from any educational background apply?

The internship is open to students with a graduate degree or those in their final year of graduation, where an internship is mandatory.

Are there any preferences in the selection process?

Yes, priority is given to candidates from aspirational districts and those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories.

Key terms explained

EWS (Economically Weaker Section): A category for people below a defined income level who don’t fall under SC/ST/OBC, eligible for certain benefits and reservations.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.