The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has officially announced its Winter Internship 2026–27 and Term Internship 2027 programmes. Offering over 1,080 internship slots across 125 ongoing National Highway projects, this initiative provides practical experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
1. Program Highlights & Overview
- Recruiting Body: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Total Internship Slots: 1,080+
- Number of Projects: 125 Ongoing National Highway Projects
- Monthly Stipend: ₹20,000 per month
- Application Last Date: October 20, 2026
- Key Benefits: Hands-on project exposure, direct mentorship, and an official NHAI Internship Completion Certificate
2. Internship Tracks & Duration
- Winter Internship Programme: December 2026 – January 2027
- Term Internship Programme: January 2027 – June 2027
3. Eligibility Criteria & Disciplines
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| ELIGIBILITY MATRIX |
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| Educational Level | Pre-Final & Final Year UG/PG |
| Technical Disciplines | Civil, Electrical, ECE, CSE/IT, |
| | Data Science / AI, Instrumentation|
| Non-Technical Disciplines | Law, Journalism, HR, MBA & related|
| Mandatory Prerequisite | Institute Verification Letter |
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- Academic Level: Pre-final year and final-year Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students from recognized universities or institutions.
- Eligible Disciplines:
- Engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication (ECE), Instrumentation Engineering.
- IT & Data: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Management & Humanities: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources (HR), Law, Journalism, and allied fields.
4. Mandatory Verification & Application Process
- Go to the official application portal using the registration link.
- Fill in your academic credentials, discipline, and preferred internship track (Winter or Term).
- Institute Endorsement: Obtain formal verification/recommendation from your university or institute head. Applications without institute verification will not be considered by NHAI.
- Submit the online application before October 20, 2026.