NHAI Summer Internship 2026: Apply by April 15 for Rs. 20,000 Monthly Stipend
NHAI launched the Summer Internship Program 2026 and the applications are open until April 15, 2026 . The NHAI Summer Internship 2026 offers a two-month, hands-on placement in highway planning and execution with a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 .
NHAI Summer Internship 2026: Key dates, stipend and duration
The internship is tentatively scheduled from May 4 to July 5, 2026 and runs for two months. Selected interns receive Rs. 20,000 per month , a certificate of completion and mentorship from senior NHAI officials.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Tentative internship period | May 4 – July 5, 2026 |
| Stipend | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Duration | Two months |
Applications must be submitted through the official portal. The advertisement specifies that college or university verification on the portal is mandatory for an application to be considered.
NHAI Summer Internship 2026: Eligibility and who should apply
Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students at recognised universities are eligible. Students from NIRF-ranked institutions can also apply. The programme accepts both technical and non-technical streams.
Disciplines explicitly mentioned include Civil, IT, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, along with Law, MBA, Commerce, Data Science, Mass Communication and Library Science. If you study any of these, you can apply — but your institution must verify your submission on the portal.
Placement, mentorship and what NHAI confirms
Interns may be posted at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi or at various field offices across the country. The authority confirms mentorship and a certificate on successful completion. The paid stipend is confirmed at Rs. 20,000/month .
What NHAI has not specified in its public notice: the total number of seats, detailed selection or shortlisting criteria, the exact application form fields and document list, whether travel or accommodation costs are covered, and whether the internship will be remote, hybrid or fully in-person. Contact or helpline details are also not listed in the announcement.
If you plan to apply, check your academic calendar against the tentative internship dates and ask your college to be ready for portal verification well before April 15, 2026 .
How to apply
Submit your application on the official NHAI internship portal and ensure your college/university verifies it on the portal before the deadline. Keep ID, enrollment details and academic documents ready for upload.
FAQs
Q: What is the monthly stipend?
A:
Rs. 20,000 per month.
Q: Who can apply?
A: Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised or NIRF-ranked institutions.
Q: What is the application deadline?
A:
April 15, 2026.
Q: What are the internship dates?
A: Tentatively
May 4 to July 5, 2026.
Q: Is institutional approval required?
A: Yes. Your college or university must verify your application on the portal.
Q: Where will interns be posted?
A: At NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi or at various NHAI field offices.
Q: Are non-technical students eligible?
A: Yes. Streams like Law, MBA, Commerce, Data Science, Mass Communication and Library Science are included.
Q: Is the application fee mentioned?
A: The announcement does not mention an application fee.