Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is a premier institute of science and technology established in 2008. IITH has been consistently ranked in the top 10 institutes in India for Engineering according to NIRF. IITH offers undergraduate programs in classical engineering disciplines, applied sciences, design, and interdisciplinary areas. The very foundation of IIT Hyderabad is based on research and innovation . IITH encourages and supports innovation and entrepreneurship at every stage. IITH enjoys a very special relationship with Japanese universities and industries that goes beyond academic and research collaborations. IITH creates a holistic ecosystem for education that enables students and faculty to translate their dreams into realities. Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internships IIT Hyderabad invites applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) 2026 internships. Number of Intake Total 250 interns (100 exclusive for girls only). Amount of Fellowship Rs. 15,000 per intern altogether for 2 months. Rs. 7,500 per month per intern & Rs. 10,000 for one-and-a-half months per intern. Interns can choose one option: one month duration, one-and-a-half-month duration, or complete two months duration. No other amount/benefit shall be applicable. Duration 1-2 months between May and July (Tentative 15.05.2026 to 14.07.2026). Minimum of one month and maximum of two months only. Accommodation and Food Hostel accommodation provided in IITH student hostels. Mess charges to be borne by the interns. Eligibility Criteria ONLY NON-IIT HYDERABAD STUDENTS with below mentioned eligibility. Should be a first year MSc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology) OR MA first Year OR the 2nd/3rd Year B.Tech./B.Des. (All branches) OR the 3rd/4th Year Integrated B.Tech.-M.Tech. program. Applicants should be among the top 20% based on CGPA/% score in all the previous years in his/her discipline in the College/Institution/University and to be certified by the Head of the Institute/Principal at the time of the application. The applicant should be a full-time/regular student at the time of application and till the completion of the internship. The applicant should be able to work full time (minimum one month) for the Internship. Part-time/online internship is not allowed. Application Submission After the deadline, no applications shall be accepted. Applications must be submitted through the web portal only. Offline applications, applications through emails shall not be entertained. Selection Procedure The selection procedure consists of a preliminary screening of applications followed by an interview (online mode) department/mentor faculty wise at the option of the concerned Department. Selection may depend upon consistently brilliant academic performance (Relative rank in the class/University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/recognition in competitions such as Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview. Timelines Event Date Announcement inviting applications 28.02.2026 Due date for submission online form 14.03.2026 Declaration of results (on SRC website) 15.04.2026 (Tentative) Start of the program 15.05.2026 (Tentative) Notification of Selection Selected candidates shall be informed through emails only. Final list of such selected interns shall also be displayed on the website (SRC Office webpage under News/Announcement section). Communication No separate communication shall be sent to the not selected candidates. Decision The decision of the IIT Hyderabad authorities shall be final in the selection of the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria. No correspondence shall be entertained in this in whatsoever manner. Related Links Apply for SURE Internship 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Candidates are advised to visit the IIT Hyderabad website for more details and updates. Source: Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internships