Sarkari Yojana

Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme

Delhi
Quick Summary: The University of Delhi's Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme lets full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students (excluding final-year students) intern across university departments for hands-on learning tied to NEP 2020's holistic education goals. Interns earn ₹5,000/month, or ₹10,500/month for the 8-week Summer Internship, plus a certificate from the Dean of Students' Welfare.

About Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme

The University of Delhi’s “Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme (VCIS)” gives students experiential learning opportunities that blend academic knowledge with practical work experience, in line with the “Samagra Shiksha” (holistic education) goals set out in NEP 2020. VCIS lets students work across various university departments, centres and institutes, giving them a distinctive platform to broaden their skills through real-world experience. > Kinds of Internships under VCIS:

  • Internship
  • Summer Internship

Duration of the Internship:

  • Summer internships run for 8 weeks, with 15-20 flexible hours a week.
  • Regular internships during the academic session run 8-10 hours a week, for a maximum of six months.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry of Education

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a student

The applicant must be a student.

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Students in their final year/final semester are not…

Students in their final year/final semester are not eligible.

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All bonafide, full-time regular University of Delhi students,…

All bonafide, full-time regular University of Delhi students, in any course or stream at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, are eligible.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Stipend:

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Regular interns receive ₹5,000/- each month

Regular interns receive ₹5,000/- each month.

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Summer interns receive ₹10,500/- each month

Summer interns receive ₹10,500/- each month. NOTE: The stipend amount will increase by 5% every financial year. Certificate:

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Interns are issued a certificate of experience by…

Interns are issued a certificate of experience by the Dean of Students' Welfare.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A Letter of Recommendation, issued by the Head…

A Letter of Recommendation, issued by the Head of the Department, Institution, College, or Centre.

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A Joining Letter

A Joining Letter.

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Any other document that may be needed

Any other document that may be needed.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Apply Procedure:

Step-01: The interested applicant visits the official website.

Step-02: The applicant fills out a Google Form to apply for the internship, available in the "NEWS & EVENTS" section.

Step-03: Fill in the required information and upload all essential documents.

Note: The list of candidates selected for the Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme appears on the official website.

Selection Procedure:

Based on assessment and interaction with a selection committee comprising members nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- Those students who have already availed VCIS (Summer/ Part-time) are not eligible for the VCIS.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References