Internships & Jobs

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the opening of registrations for its Summer Internship Programme 2026. This is a good opportunity for students across India to learn about infrastructure development through practical work. The internship will be conducted for two months from May 4 to July 5, and selected interns will get a monthly stipend of 20,000 and a certificate of completion. Candidates desirous of participating in the programme can register themselves online by the deadline i.e. April 15.

In a remarkable change, this year's internship has been opened up to many other disciplines apart from the traditional civil engineering. Students from not only engineering but also fields such as IT AI electronics, law management commerce sciences mass communication, and library science will be eligible to apply. This development signifies NHAI's new perspective on infrastructure development where technological, legal, and communicational aspects are given equal importance as engineering.

This action aligns with India's ramped up infrastructure focus, mainly through major projects like Bharatmala Pariyojana and National Infrastructure Pipeline. These projects need the involvement of a cross-domain competent workforce that is capable of handling issues in transport, logistics, and project execution. NHAI by expanding the range of its internship intends to mold the future workforce that would be at the forefront of leading innovations and enhancing efficiencies.

The programme also capitalizes on a well-established record of student involvement. In December 2025, as many as 244 civil engineering students participated in the winter internship and the follow-up was 149 students in six month JanuaryJune 2026 term. Spurred by this great response, NHAI is broadening its reach to lure capable students from different disciplines and regions. Still, the academic institutions partnership is the focal point with faculty coordinators carrying the major burden in checking applications and making students' academic learning and industrial experience one and the same.

Applications are invited from full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who attend a recognized institution preferably those ranked under NIRF. Applicants must submit their applications online, which include academic and personal details, and project locations they wish to work in. Before being reviewed by NHAI, applications require getting the nod from the respective institutes.

With its blend of practical exposure, financial support, and industry relevance, the NHAI Summer Internship Programme 2026 offers students a valuable opportunity to step into India’s rapidly evolving infrastructure ecosystem while building skills that extend beyond the classroom. Thing is, the programme has a proven history of student participation. In December 2025, 244 civil engineering students took part in the winter internship, then 149 enrolled during the January, June 2026 term. It seems hard to ignore how strongly this response has fueled NHAI's plans to broaden outreach across disciplines and regions. Partnerships with universities remain core, Mainly faculty coordinators who verify applications and make sure academic goals match real-world experience.

Students must apply online, full-time undergrads or postgrads from recognized institutions, ideally ranked in NIRF. They submit personal and academic info plus project preferences. But only after their institute approves the application does NHAI review it.

It's not just exposure, and financial help and industry ties combine to give students real access to india's growing infrastructure system. The programme helps them gain skills that don't stay in textbooks - skills that grow with fieldwork and actual projects.

The Indian Army will host the curtain raiser for the “Raksha Triveni Sangam – North Tech Symposium (NTS) 2026” on March 25 at the Manekshaw Centre, formally kicking off preparations for the flagship defence technology event scheduled in May.

The main symposium will be held from May 4 to 6 in Prayagraj and is being organised by the Army’s Northern and Central Commands in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers.

Officials said the curtain raiser will serve as the official launch platform, bringing together senior military officers, industry leaders, technology experts, academia, MSMEs and start-ups. The event is expected to outline the broader vision and objectives of NTS 2026, positioning it as a key interface between operational requirements and indigenous innovation.

A central feature of the event will be the release of a compendium of Problem Definition Statements, detailing real-world challenges faced by the Army in diverse operational environments. These include high-altitude terrains, extreme weather conditions and contested border areas. The document is intended to guide participants toward developing targeted, field-ready solutions.

The initiative aligns with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat push, focusing on strengthening domestic defence capabilities through collaboration between the armed forces, industry and research institutions.

The symposium in May is expected to feature technology showcases, expert discussions and equipment demonstrations, aimed at fostering synergy across stakeholders in the defence ecosystem.

Officials noted that NTS 2026 will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between battlefield requirements and indigenous technological development, while accelerating India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence production.

Edinbox is looking for a creative, detail‑oriented Anthology Compiler to curate and develop a high‑impact coffee table book. The Anthology Compiler will define the book's theme, source contributors, connect with people seeking submission, select & shortlist, and finalize the manuscript, ensuring visual and literary excellence. 

Key Responsibilities

• Define a clear, cohesive theme, genre, and overall vision for the book
• Travel to leading universities and meet Vice‑Chancellors to invite their participation
• Source, review, and select contributions
• Manage submissions, share guidelines, and maintain regular communication with contributors
• Curate content sequence, edit submissions, and ensure a smooth narrative/visual flow
• Compile all final materials, including contributor bios and copyright details

Required Skills

• Strong editorial, curation, and organisational skills
• Sharp eye for visual aesthetics and thematic cohesion
• Experience in publishing, editing, or creative content curation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain an authoritative yet humble, collaborative tone

Who Can Apply

The opportunity is open to a wide profile range. Editors, retired teachers or professors, assistant professors, writers, journalists, and even Gen Z creators with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply. The organisation is particularly keen on people who understand both content and context, those who can think like an editor, a curator, and a project manager at the same time.

Preferred Experience

In terms of background, the preferred range is 2–10 years of experience in writing, publishing, or journalism. Previous experience in compiling or editing anthologies will be a strong advantage, as will any familiarity with graphic design or photography management, given the visual nature of a coffee table book

Salary Range

The salary will be offered as per experience and expertise, signalling room for negotiation based on the strength of a candidate’s past work and portfolio.

For creative professionals who enjoy putting together powerful, multi‑voiced books, and who are excited by the idea of travelling, meeting academic leaders, and shaping a premium publication from scratch, this Anthology Compiler role offers a rare chance to lead a project from concept to final copy.  Apply now and help us build a coffee table book that truly stands out.

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme has seen a rise in dropouts which has forced the Centre to modify the programme by offering higher stipends and relaxing eligibility criteria to enhance retention and participation.

According to Ministry of Corporate Affairs figures, more than 7,290 candidates have left the scheme without completing it as on March 9, 2026. This happened even though the scheme, launched as a pilot in phases, still manages to get a large number of applications - thus revealing a growing disparity between enrolment and completion.

The first phase of the scheme, which was implemented in October 2024, got over 6.21 lakh applications but only 8,760 candidates joined. Up till now 3 605 have only completed the internship. The second phase, which was started in January 2025, got 4.55 lakh applications and more than 7,300 of the applicants joined.

Government sources say that the scheme was never meant as a job guarantee programme but rather a platform for creating industry-relevant skills and enhancing employability. Nonetheless, the number of exits indicates that maintaining engagement, especially in a year-long internship format, has become a major challenge.

In response, the government has introduced a series of course corrections. First, the monthly stipend has been raised from 5,000 to 9,000starting March 2026. Second, the scope of eligibility has been enlarged to include postgraduates and MBA students. Third, the age range has been changed to 18-25 years (it was 21-24 years).

On the supply side, norms for company participation have been loosened. Besides companies mandated to have corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations, non-CSR companies can now take interns, and opportunities will be available throughout the year, not only at certain times. The scheme is also entering new sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, and global capability centres.

Above all, internship length has been made more varied, with 6- and 9-month choices offered after industry consultation.

The third phase is currently being planned for about 100,000 candidates, with over 15,500 job placements already recorded across sectors and states.

The change in policy reflects a well-known issue in India's skilling system: very desirous but uneven acquisition of skills. It remains to be seen whether the amended model can convert involvement to completion, and training to real employment, thus ensuring the programme's credibility in the long run.

Seven first-year BTech students from IIT Patna have been picked for the rupa Rahul Bajaj National Scholarship for women in engineering 2025. It seems this move is a strong step toward including more women in engineering fields where men have historically led. Plus, the students selected,Priya Bharti, Sneha Raj, Saumya Tyagi, Kuracha Tejaswini, D Neeharika, Ishika Agrawal, and janhvi Singh,are part of the 2025 - 29 batch. They earned the spot based on strong academic records and shown potential in male-dominated engineering areas.

The scholarship brings financial help of up to 8 lakh over four years. It covers full semester fees for the entire BTech program. Recipients also get mentorship, real-world industry access, and training to build their skills and careers. IIT-Patna Director T N Singh praised the students and said the institute values both excellence and diversity. He also noted the work of faculty N K Tomar, Rishav Singh, and kripa Shankar Singh in making the process run smoothly.

The thing is, this recognition might encourage other institutions to follow suit. Hard to ignore how meaningful this support could be for young women entering engineering.

The scholarship is designed to help students who are studying main engineering branches like mechanical electrical electronics and communication, industrial/production automobile mechatronics instrumentation material sciences, and metallurgy. These areas have traditionally been characterized by fewer women due to economic hurdles, lack of access to mentors, and societal restrictions.

The program wants to solve these problems and as a result increase diversity in the engineering world and open the doors for more women to enter and excel in high-impact technical jobs. In fact, educational leaders recognize that such selective scholarships are an effective tool to reduce gender disparities, especially in the manufacturing and core engineering sectors.

The fact that seven of the students selected were from IIT-Patna is evidence, on the one hand, of the rising involvement of women in engineering and, on the other hand, of the crucial role that ongoing institutional and financial backing plays in helping them flourish.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has opened applications for its Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) 2026, inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students from across India to apply for hands-on research training under faculty mentorship.

Introduced in March 2026, the investment was tailored to pave the way for students to get a taste of the highest level of research settings and locate the technical problems that exist in the real world. The fellowship would start about May and last till July for a total of 810 weeks.

The fellowship is available only for those students who are still studying in a recognised engineering institution and mainly 2nd or 3rd year students. Applicants should have an excellent study record usually 8.0 CGPA or 75% marks at least. No students from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi will be eligible as the program is meant to lure the best talents from other institutes.

Awardees would be given a weekly allowance of 2,000 along with free stay at the campus. They will also enjoy the privilege of being in touch with modern laboratories and research facilities and working hand in hand with the faculty on selected projects. Certificates will be handed over to the participants at the end which will be a great add-on in their academic and professional profiles.

Application Process and Deadline

 Those who want to apply should do so by visiting the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi then register online, complete the academic details, upload the necessary documents such as mark sheets and CV, and lastly submit a research proposal or statement of purpose by April 3, 2026.

Selection Procedure 

The selection will be entirely on the basis of academic credentials and the research proposal quality. Departmental Committees will be performing the application reviews. Due to limited seats, the competition is expected to be very high.

This fellowship is designed to encourage research capability development among students and equip them with practical skills beyond what is taught in the classroom. It therefore presents a very good opportunity for those intending to build a career in research and innovation.