Applications are invited for the Summer Internships 2025 at IIT Palakkad. The last date for the application is February 25, 2025!
About IIT Palakkad
Established in 2015, IIT Palakkad aims to foster innovation and academic excellence. Starting with 120 students, it has grown to nearly 1000, with plans to reach 5000 by its 10th year. The institute focuses on interdisciplinary research to contribute to India’s growth.
Located in scenic Palakkad, Kerala, IIT Palakkad’s Nila and Sahyadri campuses offer advanced academic, research, and hostel facilities. Nila features classrooms, labs, and innovation spaces, while Sahyadri includes a large academic block, specialized labs, and modern amenities. Well-connected by rail and air, IIT Palakkad is set for continued growth with skilled faculty and cutting-edge research infrastructure.

About Summer Internship Program
IIT Palakkad has a summer internship program which aims at introducing undergraduate and postgraduate students to research so as to enthuse them, and to get them interested in a career in teaching and research. This is a six-week long residential programme and it combines hands-on research training with a variety of hardware and software analysis tools.
Eligibility Criteria
Science, Engineering and Humanities: The programme is open to postgraduate students (including 4th and 5th year students of integrated master’s programmes) and those who are in the 3rd and 4th year of their four year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Sciences).
Application Process
- The application is to be submitted online at the portal available at the homepage of IIT Palakkad.
- Selection will be made on the basis of academic record, aptitude for research, accomplishments and area(s) of research interest.
- Please note the following:
- Only those who satisfactorily complete the programme will be given the internship certificate.
- Financial support of Rs. 8000/- per month (Rs. 12000/- for the entire period) will be provided to all the selected candidates.
- Accommodation on a shared basis is available on campus.
- Students from IIT Palakkad are not eligible to apply for the institute’s summer internship program.
- Foreign nationals currently studying in Indian universities/institutes will be treated on par with Indian nationals.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply via this link.
Important Dates
- Application Portal Opens on: January 29, 2025
- Application submission deadline for foreign nationals (studying abroad): February 25, 2025
- Application submission deadline for others: March 18, 2025
- Declaration of selection list for foreign nationals (studying abroad): March 11, 2025
- Declaration of Selection List for others: April 8, 2025
- Deadline to confirm participation for foreign nationals (studying abroad): March 18, 2025
- Deadline to confirm participation for others April 15, 2025
- The program starts May 21, 2025
- The program ends on July 2, 2025
Important Details
- To create a new account, please use a valid email ID.
- A system-generated mail would be sent to that ID for further steps.
- The auto-generated mail might be bounced if you subscribe to third-party spam blockers. So, unsubscribe from such services before applying to this portal.
- Preferably, use a Gmail ID to create a new account.
- If you are not receiving emails, please contact summer-internship@iitpkd.ac.in with queries related to summer internships.
Deadline
The last date for the application is February 25, 2025!