hrd.mnre.gov.in : National Renewable Energy Internship (NREI) Scheme

Organisation : Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Facility Name : National Renewable Energy Internship (NREI) Scheme
Applicable For : Students pursuing undergraduate/graduate/post-graduate degrees or research scholars
Applicable State/UT : All India
Website : https://hrd.mnre.gov.in/

What is MNRE NREI Scheme?

The “National Renewable Energy Internship (NREI) Scheme” by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) provides internship opportunities to facilitate students pursuing undergraduate/graduate/post-graduate degrees or research scholars enrolled in recognized institutes/universities within India or abroad, as “Interns”.

Related / Similar Scheme : AICTE-MITACS Globalink Research Internship (GRI) Scheme

The students of various Engineering, Science, Management, law and other streams may undertake internships in the Ministry and in organizations under its aegis to understand various activities of the Ministry to become Researchers/Managers in the renewable energy area.

Benefits of MNRE NREI Scheme

Stipend:
A stipend amount of ₹ 15,000/- per month will be provided for physical internships only. For virtual internships, the stipend will not be provided.

Certificate of Internship:
Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship and evaluation of their Report/Paper by the concerned.

Eligibility of MNRE NREI Scheme

The applicant should be pursuing a graduate or post-graduate degree course in Engineering/ Management/ Law/ Science stream/Renewable Energy in a recognized University/institution within India or abroad.
OR
The applicant should be working in the Renewable Energy area in National, International, and Non-Governmental Institutes/organisations.

Note:
MNRE will have the power to relax any of the above conditions mentioned, in respect of any deserving candidate.

Period:
The internship is available twice a year based on the MNRE requirement.

Number:
A maximum of 20 interns per year.

Duration:
Will be from two to six months to be counted from the day of the start of the internship. No intern would be allowed to repeat or extend the internship.

How To Apply For MNRE NREI Scheme?

To apply for MNRE National Renewable Energy Internship (NREI) Scheme, Follow the below steps

Steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the MNRE.
Step 2: In the Online Application Form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents (self-attest if required) in the mentioned filesize and filetype.
Step 3: Click “Submit”, and note down the Application ID for future reference.

Note:
** The students/candidates can apply on a half-yearly basis (preferably July and January) online only.
** The intern must clearly indicate the area of interest. (Ministry’s thrust research areas & programme areas/vision can be obtained from the website).
** The application shall be made at least one month before the expected date of joining and not more than 3 months in advance from the date of commencement.

Selection Process of MNRE NREI Scheme

Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by the Selection Committee constituted by the Ministry.
Step 2: Offers will be sent to selected interns subject to the availability of slots, consent of the concerned Division and approval of the Selection Committee. The HRD division will upload the list of selected candidates on the MNRE website.

Documents Required For MNRE NREI Scheme

** Aadhaar Card
** Passport size photograph
** Passing Certificate / Degree / Marksheet of Graduation / Post Graduation
** A Letter from the Supervisor / Head of the Department / Principal indicating their Status in the Institution
** No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institution
** Proof of Identity
** Proof of Address
** Identity Card / Proof of Enrolment into the Institute
** Details of the Bank Account (for the disbursement of stipend)

Note :
** The selected candidates will produce original marksheets and NOC from the college/institution at the time of joining, failing which his/her candidature shall be cancelled.
** Interns will be required to furnish to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy a “Declaration of Secrecy” before reporting for the internship.