Tag: Summer Research Internship Program 2026 at IIT Palakkad

IIT Palakkad has announced its summer internship program for 2026. This residential initiative spans six weeks and targets students eager to engage in high-level research across engineering, sciences, and humanities. The program focuses on providing practical training using modern hardware and software analysis tools, aiming to encourage students toward careers in academia and professional research.

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Key Highlights of the Program

• Duration: 6 Weeks (Residential)
• Stipend: ₹8,000 per month (Totaling ₹12,000 for the full duration)
• Location: IIT Palakkad Campus
• Start Date: May 20, 2026
• End Date: July 2, 2026

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Eligibility Criteria

The institute has specific requirements for applicants based on their current academic standing.

• Engineering and Technology: Students in the 3rd or 4th year of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E.).
• Sciences and Humanities: Postgraduate students are eligible. This includes those in the 4th or 5th year of an integrated Master’s program.
• Ineligibility: Students currently enrolled at IIT Palakkad cannot apply for this specific program.
• Nationality: The program is open to Indian nationals and foreign nationals currently studying in Indian or international universities.

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Important Dates and Deadlines

Missing a deadline will result in the rejection of your application. Ensure you note these dates:

Event	For Indian Nationals / Students in India	For Foreign Nationals (Studying Abroad)
Portal Opening	February 23, 2026	February 23, 2026
Application Deadline	March 22, 2026	March 13, 2026
Selection List Result	April 08, 2026	March 17, 2026
Confirmation Deadline	April 20, 2026	March 21, 2026

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Financial Support and Campus Life

Selected interns receive a financial grant of ₹8,000 per month, which amounts to ₹12,000 for the six-week stay.

Regarding living arrangements, the institute provides shared accommodation on campus. However, interns are responsible for paying the hostel room rent and mess (food) charges. Certificates are only issued to participants who successfully complete the entire six-week tenure.

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Available Research Departments and Mentors

Candidates must choose a research area and a faculty mentor during the application. Below are some of the departments and specialized areas available:

• Data Science: AI for social good, Knowledge Graphs, NLP, and AI for 6G.
• Electrical Engineering: Signal Processing, Deep Learning, Power Electronics, and Nanoelectronics.
• Civil Engineering: Digital Construction Management, Water Resources, and Structural Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering: Additive Manufacturing, Micro Machining, and Sustainable Machining.
• Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery, and Supramolecular Chemistry.
• Physics: 2D Materials, Biological Physics, and High Energy Physics.
• Mathematics: Statistics, Topology, and Numerical Analysis.
• Humanities: Environmental History and Tamil Cinema.
• Biological Sciences: Molecular Virology and Biosensors.

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Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your form is filled correctly:

1. Account Creation: Visit the official IIT Palakkad internship portal. Use a valid Gmail ID to register.
2. Email Verification: Check your inbox for a system-generated link to activate your account. If you use spam blockers, disable them temporarily to ensure the mail arrives.
3. Filling the Form: Enter your academic details, including your current CGPA/Percentage. You will need to select your preferred research area and faculty member from the provided list.
4. Selection Criteria: The committee reviews applications based on academic performance, research aptitude, and previous accomplishments.
5. Submission: Review all entries carefully before final submission. There is no mention of an application fee in the current notification.

Internship Positions Available 2026

Sl.No.	Name of the Faculty Member	Department / Centre	Research Areas
1	Dr. Gopikrishnan C R	Mathematics	Numerical Analysis
2	Dr. Parangama Sarkar	Mathematics	Algebra
3	Dr. Arpan Kabiraj	Mathematics	Topology & Geometry
4	Dr. Subhankar Dey	Mathematics	Topology
5	Dr. Tanmay Sahoo	Mathematics	Statistics
6	Dr. Jayakumar Balakrishnan	Physics	2D Materials
7	Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Sarangi	Physics	Biological Physics
8	Dr. Resmi P K	Physics	Experimental High Energy Physics
9	Dr. Vishwas V.	Physics	Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics
10	Prof. Manoj Gopalakrishnan	Physics	Statistical Physics of active Brownian motion
11	Dr. Shanmugaraju S	Chemistry	Supramolecular & Coordination Chemistry
12	Dr. Supratik Sen Mojumdar	Chemistry	Fluorescence Spectroscopy
13	Dr. Dinesh Jagadeesan	Chemistry	Materials Chemistry & Catalysis
14	Dr. Padmesh A	Chemistry	Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
15	Dr. Yuvaraj K	Chemistry	Main Group Chemistry
16	Dr. Debarati Chatterjee	Chemistry	Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
17	Dr. Mintu Porel	Chemistry	Organic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications
18	Dr. Yugender Kotagiri	Chemistry	Electrochemical Sensing and Energy
19	Dr. Rositha Kuniyil	Chemistry	Computational Catalysis
20	Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan	Chemistry	Medicinal chemistry, Drug discovery
21	Dr. Buchibabu Vicharapu	Mechanical Engineering	Additive Manufacturing
22	Dr. Nelson Muthu	Mechanical Engineering	Composites
23	Dr. Kanmani Subbu S	Mechanical Engineering	Micro Machining
24	Dr. Kanmani Subbu S	Mechanical Engineering	Additive Manufacturing
25	Dr. Dinesh Setti	Mechanical Engineering	Dry electropolishing
26	Dr. Dinesh Setti	Mechanical Engineering	Grinding
27	Dr. Pramod Kuntikana	Mechanical Engineering	Thermofluids Engineering
28	Prof. Anand T N C	Mechanical Engineering	Inkjet printing
29	Prof. Anand T N C	Mechanical Engineering	Simulations and experiments for room ventilation
30	Prof. Sovan Lal Das	Mechanical Engineering	Simulations on flow of grains and fluid in a pipe
31	Dr. Chaitanya Paramatmuni	Mechanical Engineering	Micromechanics
32	Dr. Chaitanya Paramatmuni	Mechanical Engineering	Digital twins for manufacturing
33	Dr. Chakradhar Dupadu	Mechanical Engineering	Sustainable Machining
34	Dr. Biswajit Sarmah	Humanities	Environmental history; Wildlife conservation; Archiving
35	Dr. G. Sujatha	Humanities	Tamil Cinema
36	Dr. G. Sujatha	Humanities	Tamil Classical Literature
37	Dr. Deepak Jaiswal	ESSENCE	Ecology & Biodiversity
38	Dr. Deepak Jaiswal	ESSENCE	Soil Science
39	Dr. Deepak Jaiswal	ESSENCE	Photosynthesis
40	Dr. M Sabarimalai Manikandan	Electrical Engineering	Signal Processing and Deep Learning
41	Dr. Revathy Padmanabhan	Electrical Engineering	Nanoelectronics, Optoelectronics, Semiconductor Devices
42	Dr. Birenjith Sasidharan	Electrical Engineering	Communication, Distributed Storage, Quantum Error Correction
43	Dr. Naga Brahmendra	Electrical Engineering	Power Electronics
44	Dr. Sreenath Vijayakumar	Electrical Engineering	Sensors, Instrumentation, Edge Intelligence and IoT
45	Dr. Aswathi R Nair	Electrical Engineering	Semiconductor Devices, Neuromorphic devices
46	Dr. Garima Shakya	Data Science	Game theory and mechanism design
47	Dr. Garima Shakya	Data Science	AI for social good
48	Dr. Koninika Pal	Data Science	IR and NLP
49	Dr. Raghava Mutharaju	Data Science	Knowledge Graphs and Explainable AI
50	Dr. Abhinandan S P	Data Science	AI for satellites, AI for 6G
51	Dr. Prasanna Bhat	Biological Sciences	Molecular Virology and RNA Biology
52	Dr. Prasun Kumar	Biological Sciences	Algorithm development for protein design
53	Dr. Abdul Rasheed P	Biological Sciences	Biosensors
54	Dr. Arun C O	Civil Engineering	Structural Engineering
55	Dr. Athira Gopinath	Civil Engineering	Construction Materials
56	Dr. Athira P	Civil Engineering	Water Resources Engineering
57	Dr. B. K. Bhavathrathan	Civil Engineering	Transportation Systems
58	Dr. M. V. Anil Kumar	Civil Engineering	Structural Engineering
59	Dr. Ram V G	Civil Engineering	Construction Management
60	Dr. Senthilkumar. V	Civil Engineering	Digital Construction Management

Helpful Tips for a Strong Application

• Research Alignment: Look at the “Research Areas” list provided by the faculty. Tailor your statement of interest to match the specific work being done by the mentor you choose.
• Accuracy: Ensure your academic records are entered exactly as they appear on your official transcripts.
• Support: For technical issues or non-receipt of emails during registration, contact the administration at summer-internship@iitpkd.ac.in.