Applications are invited for Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internships 2026

1. Number of intake:

• Total 250 interns (100 exclusive for girls only).

2. Amount of fellowship:

• Rs. 15,000 per intern altogether for 2 months.
• Rs. 7,500 per month per intern & Rs. 10,000 for one-and-a-half months per intern.
• Interns can choose one option: one month duration, one-and-a-half-month duration, or complete two months duration. No other amount/benefit shall be applicable.

3. Duration:

• 1-2 months between May and July (Tentative 15.05.2026 to 14.07.2026).
• Minimum of one month and maximum of two months only.

4. Accommodation and Food:

• Hostel accommodation provided in IITH student hostels.
• Mess charges to be borne by the interns.

5. Eligibility:

ONLY NON-IIT HYDERABAD STUDENTS with below mentioned eligibility.

• Should be a first year MSc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology) OR MA first Year OR the 2nd/3rd Year B.Tech./B.Des. (All branches) OR the 3rd/4th Year Integrated B.Tech.-M.Tech. program.
• Applicants should be among the top 20% based on CGPA/% score in all the previous years in his/her discipline in the College/Institution/University and to be certified by the Head of the Institute/Principal at the time of the application.
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• The applicant should be a full-time/regular student at the time of application and till the completion of the internship.
• The applicant should be able to work full time (minimum one month) for the Internship. Part-time/online internship is not allowed.

6. Application Submission:

• After the deadline, no applications shall be accepted.
• Applications must be submitted through the web portal only.
• Offline applications, applications through emails shall not be entertained.

7. Selection Procedure:

• The selection procedure consists of a preliminary screening of applications followed by an interview (online mode) department/mentor faculty wise at the option of the concerned Department.
• Selection may depend upon consistently brilliant academic performance (Relative rank in the class/University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/recognition in competitions such as Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview.

8. Notification of Selection:

• Selected candidates shall be informed through emails only.
• Final list of such selected interns shall also be displayed on the website (SRC Office webpage under News/Announcement section).

9. Communication:

• No separate communication shall be sent to the not selected candidates.

10. Decision:

• The decision of the IIT Hyderabad authorities shall be final in the selection of the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
• No correspondence shall be entertained in this in whatsoever manner.