So, dreaming of getting your foot in the door at ISRO? Wanna be a part of India’s most prestigious space agency, even just for a short while? Well, here’s your shot! The Department of Space (DoS) and ISRO Internship & Student Project Trainee Schemes 2025 are open, and if you’re a science/tech student, you might just qualify.
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Let’s walk you through everything — without the boring brochure lingo.
🌟 ISRO Internship Scheme 2025 – For UG, PG, and PhD Students
This one’s for Indian students (or fresh grads) who’ve got a good academic track record and are into science and tech.
✅ Who Can Apply?
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Students pursuing UG / PG / PhD courses in Science or Technology from any recognized university (India or abroad)
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OR students who’ve completed their course within the past 6 months
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Must be a citizen of India
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Minimum 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA
⏳ Internship Duration:
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Max 45 days (so it’s short and intense)
🛰️ Student Project Trainee Scheme – For Academic Project Work at ISRO
This one’s ideal for those looking to do academic project work in offline mode at different ISRO centers.
Here’s the breakdown 👇
Course/Degree | Who’s Eligible? | Minimum Duration |
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BE / BTech | Completed 6th semester | 45 days |
ME / MTech | Completed 1st semester | 120 days |
BSc / Diploma | Final-year students only | 45 days |
MSc | Completed 1st semester | 120 days |
PhD | Completed coursework | 30 months 😮 |
And yes, minimum 60% or 6.32 CGPA still applies across the board.
💡 Other Important Info You Shouldn’t Miss
Alright, now comes the part where we clear out the fine print:
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Your project/internship will be allotted based on available projects, faculty availability, and how well your course matches the work being done at that center.
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All applications go through proper scrutiny at respective ISRO/DoS units.
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No stipend or salary is given (yep, it’s unpaid, but so worth it).
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No guaranteed accommodation, but some centers might provide paid guest house or shared quarters, if available.
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Canteen access will be given like regular ISRO employees.
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A proper certificate will be given after you complete your project + submit your report.
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You’ll only be allowed in unclassified areas of the ISRO labs (for obvious reasons).
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If you plan to publish any paper/report from your internship work, you’ll need official clearance first.
📍 Where to Apply – ISRO Internship Center Links (2025 Updated)
Here’s where you’ll find individual center-wise internship pages. Go ahead, bookmark these!
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🚀 Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram | Backup Link
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🚀 Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Thiruvananthapuram & Bengaluru
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🌦️ National Atmospheric Research Lab, Gadanki > Work with NARL > Student Projects
🔍 Why Go for an ISRO Internship in 2025?
No, you won’t be building rockets on Day 1 😅 but the exposure, experience, and environment at ISRO will seriously level-up your academic journey.
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You’ll understand how space projects are planned and managed
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You get to interact with real scientists, engineers, and researchers
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That certificate? Looks really good on your resume
✅ Final Thoughts
So yeah, DoS/ISRO Internship & Student Project Trainee Schemes 2025 aren’t just for “space nerds” — they’re golden opportunities for any serious science/tech student who wants hands-on learning at a world-class space agency.
No stipend? True. But the experience is literally out of this world 🚀