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MNRE National Renewable Energy Internship Program (NREI): Official Guide and Application Details
1. Purpose and Scope
(i) Objective: To facilitate students in various streams (Engineering, Science, Management, Law, etc.) to gain practical experience within the Ministry and its allied organizations.
(ii) Goal for Interns: To understand the Ministry's functioning, programs, policy, and issues in the Renewable Energy (RE) sector.
(iii) Contribution: Interns are expected to contribute by generating outputs such as analysis, technical reports, technology advancement reports, project reports, or policy papers.
(iv) Attachment: Interns will be attached to senior-level officers in various Programme Divisions of the Ministry.
2. Eligibility and Capacity
Who can apply:
(i) Students pursuing an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Post-Graduate degree in Engineering, Science, Management, Law, or Renewable Energy in a recognized University/Institution (within India or abroad).
(ii) Personnel already working in the RE area in National, International, or Non-Governmental Institutes/Organisations.
(iii) Maximum Intake: A maximum of 20 interns per year will be selected.
(iv) Repetition/Extension: No intern is allowed to repeat or extend the internship.
3. Financial and Logistical Support
(i) Stipend: ₹15,000/- per month.
(ii) Crucial Note: This stipend is provided for physical internships only. Virtual internships will not receive a stipend.
(iii) Logistic Support (for Physical Internships): MNRE will provide internet facilities and other necessities deemed fit by the concerned Heads.
(iv) Intern Responsibility: Interns are required to have their own laptops and must arrange their own lodging and boarding.
4. Application and Selection Process
(i) Application Cycle: Applications are accepted on a half-yearly basis, preferably in July and January.
(ii) Timeline: Applications must be made at least one month before the expected date of joining and not more than 3 months in advance.
(iii) Area of Interest: The applicant must clearly indicate their area of interest in the application (Ministry's thrust research areas & program areas can be referenced from the website).
(iv) Selection:
(a) All applications are scrutinized by a Selection Committee constituted by the Ministry.
(b) Offers are sent based on the availability of slots, consent of the concerned Division, and approval of the Selection Committee.
(c) A list of selected candidates is uploaded on the MNRE website by the HRD division.
5. Mandatory Requirements
(i) Documents for Joining (after selection):
(ii) Original Marksheets/Certificates.
(iii) A Letter from the Supervisor/Head of the Department/Principal, indicating the applicant's status in the Institution.
(iv) No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institution/Employer, allowing the candidate to undergo the internship.
(v) Report Submission: Interns must submit a Report/Paper on the allotted subject to the Head of the Division at the end of the internship.
(vi) Attendance (for Physical Internships): Minimum 85% attendance is required, marked daily (in and out).
(vii) Placement: There is no commitment for placement in the Ministry or allied/subordinate organizations upon completion.