VSSC Internship Program: Key Details, Eligibility, and How to Apply

VSSC Internship is a training program for students pursuing higher education in the disciplines of Science and Technology to allow them to join the esteemed organization as interns or for final-year academic project work. They can gain practical experience in space science and technology and receive a certificate upon the completion of the program.

In this post, let us understand the VSSC internship program, the eligibility criteria, and the process to apply. 

What is a VSSC Internship Program?

As mentioned, the VSSC Internship is open for students pursuing courses in science and technology. These students can join the program to intern with the organization. They can also work on their final-year academic projects. 

The VSSC internship program gives them practical experience in space science and technology and they can earn a certificate after completing the program. Applicants willing to join the program must be either pursuing their UG, PG, or PhD courses or have completed them recently from recognized institutes in India or abroad. 

Who Can Apply for VSSC Internship Programs and Academic Project Works?

VSSC Internship programs are available under two different schemes:

• Internship Schemes 
• Student Project Trainee Schemes

1. Internship Schemes

Eligibility Criteria:

The key eligibility criteria and duration of the VSSC Internship Scheme details are:

• To be eligible for the VSSC internship program, the applicants must be Indian citizens. 
• They must be pursuing an undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), or doctoral program (PhD) in science, technology, or a related field from a recognized university/institute in India or abroad as regular on-campus students.
• Others who have already completed their degrees recently within six months of applying for the internship as regular on-campus students from a recognized institution in India or abroad can also apply.
• Applicants should have aggregate marks of 60% in their degree courses or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10.
• The duration of the internship is between 21 days to 45 days.

Courses Considered for Internship

Below are the courses that are considered for the VSSC internship. Students who are pursuing or have completed the below courses are eligible for the program:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE)/ Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
• Bachelor of Science (Physics/Chemistry)
• Students pursuing Integrated Master of Technology (M Tech)/ Master of Engineering (ME)
• Master of Technology (M Tech)/ Master of Engineering (ME) students 
• Students who are pursuing or have completed their Master of Science (MSc in Physics/ Chemistry/ Meteorology/ Space Science & Technology/ Space Physics/ Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Oceanography/Computer Science in Data Analytics or Data Science)
• Integrated Master of Science (M Sc) in Physics/Chemistry
• BS-MS (Physics/Chemistry)
• PhD programs (students who have completed their PhD coursework)

2. Student Project Trainee Schemes

Eligibility Criteria:

For Student Project Trainee Schemes, the following category of students will be considered in an offline mode. 

The key eligibility criteria and duration of the VSSC Student Project Trainee Scheme details include:

• The applicants must be Indian citizens. 
• Applicants should have aggregate marks of 60% in their degree courses or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10. 
• B Tech Project trainee schemes will be carried out individually or as a 4-member group from the same branch, semester, and college.
• Engineering Students (BE/B Tech) who have completed their 6^th semester can apply for the internship.   
• BSc Physics/Chemistry students are eligible to apply for the trainee program after completing 4^th semester. 
• MSc students can apply for the program after completing their 1^st Semester.
• Students of ME/M Tech who have completed their 1^st semester are eligible to apply for the student project trainee program.
• Students who are pursuing a diploma in electronics/mechanical/computer science are also eligible after completing their 4^th semester. 
• Integrated M Sc/ Integrated ME/ Integrated MTech/ BS-MS students who have completed their 7^th semester can apply for the program  

Courses Considered for the Project Trainee Schemes

• Students pursuing BE/B Tech 
• Students in their B Sc courses in Physics/Chemistry 
• Students who are studying diploma courses in Electronics/Mechanical/Computer Science
• ME/M Tech students 
• Students studying Master in Science in Physics/Chemistry/ Meteorology/ Space Science & Technology/ Space Physics/ Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Oceanography/Computer Science in Data Analytics or Data Science
• Students of Integrated MSc in Physics/Chemistry
• Students of Integrated ME/ MTech
• BS-MS (Physics/Chemistry) students 
• PhD students who have completed their coursework

Minimum and Maximum Duration for the Project Work 

• For BE/B Tech Students, the duration of the project work is between a minimum of 45 days and a maximum of 90 days
• For BSc Physics/Chemistry students, the duration of the project work is between a minimum of 45 days and a maximum of 60 day
• For Diploma students in Electronics/Mechanical/ Computer Science, the duration of the project work is between a minimum of 45 days and a maximum of 60 day
• Students of ME/MTech/MSc/Integrated MSc/Integrated ME/Integrated MTech/BS-MS, the duration of the project is a minimum of 120 days and a maximum of 180 days
• PhD students can avail of the project work for a minimum period of 30 days to a maximum period of 1 year at VSSC

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How to Apply for the VSSC Project Work Program?

Applicants interested in interning at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) can visit the official portal to apply online for the internship.

Below are the general steps to proceed with the application process:

• Visit the official VSSC website or go to https://vsscinternship.vssc.gov.in/HRDD_LOGIN/
• On the homepage, look for the Internship/Apprenticeship Training option and click on it
• Proceed ahead with the registration by filling out the required details in the application form 
• Upload necessary documents, such as academic transcripts, a recommendation letter from the HoD or head of department of your college, and a valid ID card, among others.
• You must provide a well-crafted resume, a statement of purpose, and recommendation letters.  

VSSC Internship Dates for 2025 

• The application submission window for VSSC internship 2025 will be open from 15^th March 2025 to 15^th April 2025
• The term of internship for the next session is from May 2025 - July 2025 
• For the student project work program, the application submission window is from 15 April 2025 to 15 May 2025

Benefits of the VSSC Internship Program

• Candidates can avail themselves of a valuable certificate after completing the internship.
• They get the opportunity to explore ISRO/VSSC campus and have access to unclassified areas.
• They get practical exposure to space technology. 
• They can build connections through networking.

Conclusion 

VSSC internships and student project work allow students the best opportunities to learn and boost their technological and scientific know-how. If you are willing to apply for a VSSC internship you might like to enhance your knowledge and experiences by upskilling through online courses. 

Amity University Online offers short certification courses as well as UG, PG, and PhD courses to help students upskill and support them to excel in the prestigious VSSC internship programs.  Visit the Amity Online portal to explore more about the online courses. 

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