ISRO/ VSSC offers limited numbers of opportunities for Internship and Final Year Academic Project work for young academic students undergoing courses in the disciplines of Science and Technology. Whether you’re a B.Tech student, a post-graduate in science, or pursuing a PhD, VSSC invites you to explore unclassified research environments, mentored by some of India’s top space scientists and engineers.
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Online application is for M E/M Tech, MSc & Integrated ME/M.Tech/ MSc and BS-MS applicants only. Applicants of other courses (BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Diploma and PhD) are requested to sent the duly filled downloaded form to the mail id mentioned in the form.
Overview of Internship at VSSC
Who Can Apply?
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Must be a citizen of India
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Should have 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.32/10
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Should be enrolled in a regular, on-campus program (India or abroad)
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Students can also apply within 6 months of completing their course
Eligible Courses for Internship:
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BE/B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, ME/M.Tech
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BSc, MSc, Integrated MSc, BS-MS
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PhD (only after completing course work)
Course-wise Minimum Criteria:
Course | Should Have Completed | Marks Considered |
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BE/BTech/BSc/BS-MS/Integrated M.Sc | 4th Semester | Upto Previous Semester |
ME/MTech/MSc | 1st Semester | Qualifying Degree Marks |
PhD | Course Work | Qualifying PG/UG Degree Marks |
Internship Duration:
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Minimum: 21 days
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Maximum: 45 days
Additional Notes:
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No stipend or financial assistance is provided
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Students are limited to one internship per degree
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Internships are offered only in unclassified areas of VSSC
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Selection is not guaranteed due to limited seats
Internship Application Timeline
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Current Slot (INT-05): May–July 2025 – Applications Closed
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Next Slot (INT-06): November 2025 – January 2026
Application Window: 14 August – 15 September 2025
Application Method: Online through VSSC internship portal. For queries, contact: o_hrdd@ vssc.gov.in
Academic Project Work at VSSC
Who Can Apply?
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Students from engineering, science, or diploma backgrounds
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Must have 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.32/10
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Only for students pursuing final year academic projects
Eligible Courses:
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BE/B.Tech, BSc (Physics/Chemistry), Diploma (Mechanical, Electronics, CS)
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ME/M.Tech, MSc, Integrated MSc/ME/MTech, BS-MS, PhD
Course-wise Minimum Duration:
Course | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
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BE/B.Tech | 45 days | 90 days |
B.Sc / Diploma | 45 days | 60 days |
ME/M.Tech/MSc/Integrated Courses | 120 days | 180 days |
PhD | 30 days | 1 year |
Course-wise Eligibility:
Course | Academic Requirement | Marks Considered |
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BE/BTech | Completed 6th Semester | Upto 5th Semester |
BSc / Diploma | Completed 4th Semester | Upto 4th Semester |
ME/MTech/MSc | Completed 1st Semester | Graduation Marks |
Integrated MSc/ME/MTech, BS-MS | Completed 7th Semester | Upto 6th Semester |
Project Work Application Timeline
For BE/BTech/BSc/Diploma:
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Current Slot: 1 July – 30 September 2025 – Applications Closed
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Next Slot: 1 October – 31 December 2025
Last Date to Apply: 15 August 2025
For ME/MTech/MSc/Integrated Programs:
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Current Slot: 1 July – 31 December 2025 – Applications Closed
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Next Slot: 1 January – 30 June 2026
Application Window: 14 October – 14 November 2025
For PhD Students:
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Application form must be downloaded, filled, and submitted via email as per instructions.
General Guidelines
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No stipend, fee, or accommodation is provided by VSSC
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Selection is competitive, and applying does not ensure selection
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Only unclassified areas of VSSC/ISRO are open to interns/project students
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All communication will be done via email
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Supporting documents (marksheets, CV, previous projects, skills) must be uploaded as a single PDF
How to Apply
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For ME/MTech/MSc/Integrated Programs: Apply online
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For BE/BTech/BSc/Diploma/PhD: Download form, fill, and email it to the address mentioned in the form
For all applications, ensure:
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A valid bona fide certificate from HOD/Principal
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Updated academic records and relevant details
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Email subject and attachment naming conventions as per the instructions
Summary Table
Category | Application Mode | Next Slot | Deadline |
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Internship | Online | Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 | 15 September 2025 |
BE/BTech Project | Form download/email | Oct – Dec 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
PG Project | Online | Jan – June 2026 | 14 November 2025 |
PhD Project | Form download/email | Rolling | As per guidelines |