IIT Bombay Research Internship 2025–26
IIT Bombay Research Internship 2025–26 (Full Details for Students)
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If you are seriously thinking about doing some proper research internship in India, IIT Bombay offers one of the best programmes. This Research Internship Award is for students who want to work directly under IIT Bombay professors on real projects. It’s a full-time internship in Mumbai campus, mostly from January to June 2026.
It’s not a normal online internship — this one is fully offline and with a monthly stipend of ₹15,000. Students from across India can apply, even from private colleges, as long as they are in the top 20% of their batch and can be available full-time.
Internship Overview / Snapshot
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Duration: 4 to 6 months (full-time, Jan–June 2026)
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Stipend: ₹15,000 per month
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Location: IIT Bombay Campus, Powai, Mumbai
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Mode: Offline, in-person only (no part-time or online allowed)
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Departments: Projects are available across all IITB departments
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Starts | 7 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 September 2025 |
| Shortlisted List | 26 September 2025 |
| Interview Round | 8 – 16 October 2025 |
| Final Results | 7 November 2025 |
| Internship Begins | 3rd Week of January 2026 |
Who Can Apply?
You should come under any of the following:
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3rd or 4th year of B.Tech / B.E.
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2nd year of M.Tech / M.Sc / MA
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Integrated M.Sc students in equivalent year
And very important:
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You must be in the top 20% of your department (ranking certificate from college principal needed)
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Must be enrolled as a student till June 2026
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Cannot have any coursework or exams during internship period (they need a No Coursework Certificate)
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Minimum academic requirement: at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA
Benefits & Facilities
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Fixed stipend: ₹15,000 per month
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Hostel facility may be provided for students coming from outside Mumbai (it depends on availability)
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Access to IIT Bombay labs and faculty project guidance
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Good for students planning to do MS, MTech, or PhD in future
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
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Register online on the IITB internship portal. APPLY
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Choose projects from the list (you can apply for more than one).
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Upload required documents:
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SOP (500 words)
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Top 20% Rank certificate (signed by college principal)
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No Coursework Certificate
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Final Submission
Once submitted, no editing is allowed.
Selection Process
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Applications are screened based on eligibility & project match
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Shortlisted candidates get email + have interview/test
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Each professor can only select one intern
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Final list is released on IITB website
Research Fields Available
Some of the core departments are:
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Aerospace Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Computer Science & AI
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Biosciences
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Electrical Engineering
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Climate Studies
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Energy Systems
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Civil & Environmental Engineering
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Earth Sciences
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Materials Science
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Management & Entrepreneurship
(Full list with project topics is available on IITB’s official internship proposal link.)
Final Tips
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Start preparing your certificates early (top 20% rank letters, no-coursework letter).
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Write a strong SOP. Match your skills with the project description.
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Get ready for a short technical interview.
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Double check your eligibility before applying.
This internship is considered a big advantage for students who want to go into research or higher studies later. If you are serious about building your research profile and have a good academic background, definitely apply. It can honestly make your CV much stronger.
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