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ISRO Applications 2026: Chemistry Internship | Chemical Science Graduates Apply Now
Are you looking for an ISRO internship or a Chemistry internship opportunity in 2026? The Human Resource Development Division, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), has released detailed guidelines for ISRO applications covering internship eligibility, duration, and selection criteria. This is an excellent opportunity for students from Science and Technology disciplines, including Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering, to gain valuable exposure in India’s premier space research organization.
About ISRO VSSC
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a premier centre of ISRO located in Thiruvananthapuram, is responsible for launch vehicle design and development. The ISRO internship programs at VSSC provide students with practical exposure to aerospace research, space science, propulsion systems, atmospheric sciences, and advanced engineering technologies. Through structured ISRO applications, students—including those seeking a Chemistry internship—gain valuable experience in one of India’s most prestigious space research organizations.
OVERVIEW OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN VSSC
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.General Instructions for Internship Applicants
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- The applicant(s) should be a Citizen of India.
- Eligibility for applying to Project/ Internship work is an aggregate mark of minimum 60% or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10.
- Students who have pursued or pursuing courses in the disciplines of Science/Technology, which are relevant to DoS/ISRO Programmes alone, will be considered.
- Internship is offered to the students:
- who are enrolled and pursuing regular on- campus courses from a recognized University/ Institution in India / abroad
- who have completed their course not more than 6 months prior to the date of opening of the internship portal, as a regular on- campus from a recognized University/ Institution in India / abroad
- Internship is offered for the following courses
- BE/B Tech
- Integrated MTech/ ME
- ME/M Tech
- B Sc (Physics/Chemistry)
- M Sc (Physics/ Chemistry/ Meteorology/ Space Science & Technology/ Space Physics/ Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Oceanography/Computer Science in Data Analytics or Data Science)
- Integrated M Sc (Physics/Chemistry)
- BS-MS (Physics/Chemistry)
- PhD programme (The PhD students should have completed their course work)
- Minimum criteria for applying for internship at VSSC is given in the table below
| Course | Should have Completed | Aggregate mark of minimum 60% or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10 |
|---|---|---|
| BE/B Tech/B Sc (Phy/Chem)/ Integrated M Sc/Integrated ME/ Integrated MTech, BS-MS (Phy/Chem) | 4th semester | Marks upto Previous Semester |
| ME/M Tech/M Sc | 1st semester | Mark of Qualifying Degree (BE/B.Tech/BSc) |
| Ph D | Course work | Mark of Qualifying Degree (ME/M Tech/M Sc/BE/B Tech or equivalent) |
- The duration of the Internship will be minimum of 21 days and maximum of 45 days
General Instructions for Academic Project Work Applicants
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- The applicant(s) should be a Citizen of India.
- Eligibility for applying to Project/ Internship work is an aggregate mark of minimum 60% or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10.
- Project Work is offered to student(s) pursuing BE/B Tech, B Sc (Physics/Chemistry) & Diploma (Electronics/Mechanical/Computer Science), ME/M Tech, M Sc (Physics/ Chemistry/ Meteorology/ Space Science & Technology/ Space Physics/ Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Oceanography/Computer Science in Data Analytics or Data Science), Integrated MSc (Physics/Chemistry),Integrated ME/ MTech, BS-MS (Physics/Chemistry) and Ph D who have completed course work.
- For BE/B Tech, B Sc & Diploma, Project Work has to be carried out as a group of minimum 2 students or as a group of maximum 4 students who are from the same branch, semester and college. Students applying individually will not be considered for project work.
- The minimum and maximum duration for project work are as follows:
| Courses | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BE/B Tech | 45 days | 90 days |
| B Sc (Physics/Chemistry | 45 days | 60 days |
| Diploma (Electronics/Mechanical/ Computer Science) | 45 days | 60 days |
| ME/M Tech/ M Sc/ Integrated M Sc/Integrated | 120 days | 180 days |
| ME/ Integrated MTech/ BS-MS | ||
| Ph D | 30 days | 01 year |
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- Eligibility for applying to Project work is an aggregate mark of minimum 60% or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10.
- Prerequisite for applying to project work are as follows:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Aggregate mark of minimum 60% or CGPA 6.32 on a scale of 10 |
|---|---|---|
| BE/B Tech | Should have completed 6th Semester | Upto 6th Semester |
| B Sc (Physics/Chemistry) | Should have completed 4th Semester | Upto 4th Semester |
| Diploma (Electronics/Mechanical/ Computer Science) | Should have completed 4th Semester | Upto 4th Semester |
| ME/M Tech | Completed 1st Semester | For Graduation |
| M Sc | Completed 1st Semester | For Graduation |
| Integrated M Sc/ Integrated ME/ Integrated MTech/ BS-MS | Completed 7th Semester | Upto 6th Semester |
Internship Slot Information
- CURRENT INTERNSHIP SLOT: INT 06: NOVEMBER 2025 – JANUARY 2026
- Application submission for INT 06: November 2025 to January 2026 slot is closed
- Next Slot: INT 07- 01st May 2026 to 31st July 2026
- Application Submission Window: 16th February 2026,10:00 AM to 16th March 2026, 11:59 PM
ACADEMIC PROJECT WORK
- For BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Diploma: Please click the link for downloading form.
(Downloaded form is to be duly filled up, approved and sent to the mail ID mentioned in the application form, before due date.)
Application submission closed for the project slot 01st January – 31st March 2026
Next Slot: 01 st April – 30 th June 2026
Last date for application submission 15 th February 2026
2. For M E/M Tech/Integrated MTech/M Sc/ Integrated M Sc/BS-MS
Application submission closed for the project slot 01st January – 30th June 2026
Next Slot: 01 st July – 31 stDecember 2026
Online application submission window: 15 th April – 15 th May 2026
3. For PhD: Please click the link for downloading form.
(Downloaded form is to be duly filled up, approved and sent to the mail ID mentioned in the application form.)
Please Note: 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.
