The SURGE program is opened to UG students from SAARC countries (NEPAL & BHUTAN). Under this category, a maximum of 04 students from SAARC countries are allowed to participate in the SURGE program for the upcoming summer of 2024 internship. The students selected under this category are eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 12,500/-. Administrative charges and travel expenses (upto Rs. 10,000/- (maximum) or as per actual) are also reimbursed. The details will be available from February 6, 2024 (tentatively).
The eligibility criteria for SAARC countries students at the time of starting of internship are mentioned below:
(i) B.Tech/BE/B-Arch/BS (3rd year completed),
(ii) Five year degree program (3rd year completed, 4th year completed)
(iii) B.Sc/B.A. (2nd year completed)
(iv) M.Sc. 2-Year (1st year completed)
SURGE for Non-IITK Indian Students:
Under this program, Non-IITK Indian students with CPI >= 6 are eligible to apply for summer internship at IIT Kanpur.
The eligibility criteria for Non-IITK students at the time of starting of internship are mentioned below:
(i) B.Tech/BE/B-Arch/BS (3rd year completed),
(ii) Five year degree program (3rd year completed, 4th year completed)
(iii) B.Sc/B.A. (2nd year completed)
(iv) M.Sc. 2-Year (1st year completed)
SURGE for IIT Kanpur (IITK) students:
Under this program, IITK students with CPI >= 5.5 are given an opportunity to work with a chosen mentor at IITK. In order to complete the application, it is necessary for the student to identify an IITK Faculty who is willing to be his/her mentor during the summer internship, and a suitable project to pursue for the 08 weeks in summer.
The eligibility criteria for IITK students at the time of starting of internship are:
(i) B.Tech/BS (2nd,3rd year completed),
(ii) Dual Degree (2nd, 3rd, 4th year),
(iii) M.Sc. 2-Year (1st year)
Important Dates
Sno. | Event | Date |
1. | Opening of Online Registration | February 06, 2024 |
2. | Closing of Online Registration | February 20, 2024 midnight |
3. | Shortlisting of Candidates | 3rd Week of March (tentative) |
4. | Result Announcement | Last week of March (tentative) |
5. | SURGE Inaugration | 10th May, 2024 (tentative) |
6. | Date of Completion | 12th July, 2024 (tentative) |
Registration and Administrative Charges:
Sno. | Event | IITK | Non-IITK |
1. | Registration Charges (payable at the time of registration) | Not Applicable | Rs. 750/- (Non refundable) |
2. | Adminstrative Charges (payable after the declaration of list of selected participants) | Rs. 3,000/- (Non refundable) | Rs. 4,000/- (Non refundable) |
How to Apply;
Eligible candidates are required to register ONLINE through our website : CLICK HERE
Note : Online Registration is available from February 06, 2024 to February 20, 2024 for all the categories of students applying for internship.