NHAI Summer Internship: An Opportunity to Work on Highway Projects—Receive ₹20,000 Per Month; Check Eligibility..

NHAI Summer Internship Registration: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched its Summer Internship program for the year 2026. Through this internship, students will have the opportunity to work on ongoing national highway projects across the country. This will provide them with real-world work experience and enable them to gain a deeper understanding of their academic studies. Students interested in this program can apply by visiting the official NHAI portal.

This internship is scheduled to be held from May 4 to July 5, 2026, and covers a wide range of technical and non-technical disciplines. Technical fields include Civil Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Meanwhile, students from non-technical fields—such as Law (BA LLB), Commerce, Science (BA/BCom/BSc), Management (MBA - HR, Finance, Marketing), Mass Communication, and Library Science—are also eligible to apply.

Monthly Stipend of ₹20,000
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to work at the NHAI Headquarters and its Regional Offices, where they will operate under the guidance of experienced professionals. This will provide them with a unique opportunity to gain an up-close understanding of the operational dynamics of India's infrastructure sector. During the internship, candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.

Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled in NIRF-ranked colleges, reputed law universities, top-tier management institutes, and mass communication institutions are eligible to apply for this internship. The primary objective of this initiative is to provide students from diverse academic backgrounds with opportunities for learning and gaining practical work experience.

This program was initially launched in December 2025 and received an encouraging response. Approximately 244 Civil Engineering students completed a one-month internship, while 149 students participated in a six-month internship program spanning from January to June 2026. Building upon this success, the Summer Internship program has now been further expanded to ensure that a greater number of students have the opportunity to participate. 

NHAI Summer Internship 2026: How to Apply
First, visit the official NHAI website.
Navigate to the “Internship” or “Career” section on the homepage.
Click on the link related to the Summer Internship 2026.
Now, open the application form and fill in your personal and academic details.
Upload the required documents, such as your resume, mark sheets, etc.
After verifying all the information, submit the form.

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