Empowering students through advanced workshops, research-driven learning, expert mentorship and real-world exposure to India's evolving space and defence ecosystem.
750
Students Empowered
4
Technologies
6 Weeks
Intensive Learning
50+
BSERC Mentors
750
Internship seats
50+
Mentors
6 Weeks
Duration
The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, has initiated groundbreaking reforms in the space sector. These initiatives are designed to enhance and promote defence & space education, research, and developmentacross the nation.
A key highlight is the celebration of National Space Day on August 23, which underscores India's commitment to fostering innovation and scientific excellence in space exploration. In alignment with the Viksit Bharat Abhiyan@2047 , this programme empowers the next generation of innovators, engineers, and scientists to drive India's defence and space technology ecosystem forward.
The Bharat Space Education Research Centre is pleased to announce the Def-Space Autumn Internship 2026, a flagship 6-week intensive online initiative under the Def-Space Education and Innovation programme. across the nation.
This programme is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from universities and colleges, both Government and Private, across all recognised institutions.
This structured autumn internship delivers high-quality, hands-on education in Space Science, Defence Technology, and Emerging Technologies to all candidates. It cultivates innovation, technical proficiency, and career awareness among young learners, advancing India's Viksit Bharat @2047 vision and the Atmanirbhar Bharat commitment to technological self-reliance.
Selection: Merit-based through the Bharat Def-Space Autumn Internship Examination 2026
Who Can Apply: Students from Class VI to XII, B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, and working professionals with interest in defence technology and space science
Registration Start
7th September 2026
Registration End Date
30th September 2026
Offer Letter
03rd October 2026
Internship Period
5th October 2026 - 15th November 2026
4 technologies, 3-day intensive session each
Weeks 1-3
Guided mentor sessions
One-on-one and group mentor guidance
Applied project work
Building on the 4 core technologies
Project submission and evaluation
Final assessment week
Master cutting-edge technologies across core engineering domains
Foundations and applications of generative models, large language models and diffusion models.
Air taxi systems, defence UAV architectures and autonomy for next-gen drones.
Rotor aerodynamics, vertical-lift systems and rotorcraft design fundamentals.
Aerodynamics, CFD simulation, structural design and systems integration for aircraft.
Dedicated modules on career prospects in Defence & Space Science, Computing, and Advanced Technologies, covering:
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