The interns will be selected based on the eligibility criteria. Offers will be sent to selected interns subject to the availability of slots, consent of the concerned division, and approval of the Selection Committee.

UG, PG, and Research scholars
India
Monthly Stipend of ₹20,000
Always Open
The National Renewable Energy Research Scholarship 2026 is offered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. The scholarship is a distinguished financial award designed to support outstanding students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral research in renewable energy and related fields. Selected students will receive ₹20,000 per month.
Source: mnre.gov.in
To be eligible, an applicant must:
The selected scholars will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'REGISTER' button, and select the ‘Student category’.
Step 4: Download the ‘Sandes Application’ on your mobile for mobile number verification.
Step 5: Check OTP in the Sandes Application and enter the same received OTP to complete registration.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 7: Check your inbox for receiving temporary password.
Step 8: ‘Login’ to the account using your registered Email ID and password shared via email.
Step 9: After login, click on the ‘Entries’ menu option followed by ‘Internship Form’.
Step 10: Fill required fields in the Internship application and click ‘Submit’.
The application is open every year. Eligible students can apply on a half-yearly basis (preferably January and July).
Note: Applications must be submitted at least one month before the expected date of joining and not more than 3 months in advance of the date of commencement.
The interns will be selected based on the eligibility criteria. Offers will be sent to selected interns subject to the availability of slots, consent of the concerned division, and approval of the Selection Committee.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003, India.
Email ID: vasanta.thakur@nic.in
Question: Who is offering the National Renewable Energy Internship 2026?
Answer: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is offering this opportunity.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: The internship provides a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.
Question: Who is eligible for the National Renewable Energy Internship 2026?
Answer: Students who are pursuing an undergraduate/postgraduate/doctoral degree or enrolled as a research scholar in a recognized institute/university within India or abroad are eligible to apply for the internship.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the National Renewable Energy Internship 2026?
Answer: The application is open every year. Eligible candidates can apply on a half-yearly basis (preferably January and July).
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's official portal